Emotional disturbance describes children and adolescents with mental health issues that cause troubling or abnormal emotional experiences. It could include anxiety, developmental disorders, cognitive impairment, depression, defiance, and other problematic behavior.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions aim to reduce problematic behaviors, increase the ability to cope with stressful and triggering situations that lead to emotional disturbances, and develop tools and skills that boost self-confidence and stability.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Emotional Disturbance
I work with many clients from many different backgrounds and cultures. My priority and number one goal is to enhance their lives and over all psychological functioning and wellbeing. I am not here to fix you, as you are not broken. My main goal is to help every single client to actualize and become the best version of themselves. I approach each client as an individual, with respect, dignity, a...
With sensitivity and compassion, I aim to empower clients to make meaningful changes in their lives. It is completely normal to get stuck in a rut and need some guidance on how to move forward in a positive direction. You don't have to go through this alone not knowing what to do. Change is possible and there is hope. In my practice, I work with individuals, couples and families. My goal is to...
I currently run the LifeBridge Senior IOP Program at Parkview Wabash Hospital. I am in the process of adding an addictions IOP and behavioral health clinic there as well. This program is expected to open in July 2020 with our new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT Clinic). I specialize in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) for trauma and PTSD. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...
Living with depression is like living with thick fog that rolls into your life and affects everything meaningful in its path. It changes everything about you … how you think, feel and function in daily activities. It may have even started interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. The people close to you probably have noticed, but they don’t know how to help you, ...
As a natural helper, I have been working with a wide range of clients from adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings for over 14 years. I am deeply committed to collaborating with clients authentically to ensure that positive change can occur. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with addiction, trauma, grief & loss, chronic pain, LGBTQ issues, anxiety,...
Change is possible. Our darkest moments and greatest challenges can lead to the most powerful transformations. Whether you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss or relationship issues I will work with you with compassion and respect while guiding you to effectively make desired changes. As a trained and licensed mental health counselor, I understand how trauma, oppression, life...
I specialize in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, impulsivity, and many other challenges. I love to explore the need behind the behavior a person is presenting. What is driving that behavior? What is at the center of it? Once we figure out the need, then the true work begins for everyone. I enjoy being there helping support that change and growth. It is both challengi...
I am a passionate clinician who sees each client as a person with individual needs, wants, and goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. I have experience working with mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders, as well as co-occurring disorder and individuals struggling with interpersonal issues. In the counseling process, I strive to help each client find their ow...
When life, relationships, or other personal issues feel out of control, solutions and support can be difficult to find! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with over 7 years of direct client experience (residential and outpatient), and as a wife and mom of 24 years, I have helped hundreds of men and women from all walks of life. I love helping my clients regai...
Life is hard and is often so very different from what we imagined it would be. We wrestle day in and day out with disappointment--the sadness that comes from recognizing the gap between reality and how we imagined our lives would look. We lament the gravity of our history and the way it has come between us and our dreams. We suffer the shame of recognizing how our choices have shaped our curren...
Are you feeling lost or empty? Are your fears or insecurities keeping you from living your life at your fullest potential? Are old scars or traumas impacting your ability to accept yourself or your relationships? My goal is to help you understand the underlying issues causing you distress, limitations, and dissatisfaction in your life. In a warm safe environment, I guide you to heal any past...
I have a passion to help others live a better life and guide them through their journey of self-exploration and change. I believe in providing a safe place for clients to be, to experience unconditional acceptance and genuineness. I believe in the importance of using different therapeutic techniques depending on client’s needs and the situation. My counseling techniques include person-centered,...
My goal is to foster the creation of a trusting relationship and a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings and concerns with support and encouragement. Begin to explore challenging concerns or patterns in life that may be hindering you from living your best life, fulfilling personal goals, or finding happiness. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you to determine if my services may...
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Do you have issues with food and negative feelings about your body? Living with these thoughts and feelings can feel unbearable at times. An eating disorder can feel like it takes over your whole life. You don't have to live with crushing anxiety about what to eat. You don't have to hide from the world because you feel depressed...
Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets. Erin obtained a MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training ...
