
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 am a licensed mental health counselor who has worked for two decades with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I use a strength-based, collaborative approach in order to meet clients where they are at and focus on their strengths in order to create positive change. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and couples/families. I have worked with vict...

Grief and loss are integral parts to the human experience and are not something just caused by death. We can grieve loss of a friendship, changes in identity, a crisis of faith, and even positive changes like marriage, motherhood, etc. You might be feeling confused or distressed by this grief and that is okay. You may be experiencing new symptoms of depression or anxiety and that too is normal....

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and therapist providing a welcoming, safe, supportive and accepting environment for (age 18+) young adults, middle-aged and older adults to create a path to healing, self-acceptance and change when faced with difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety disorders, depression/ mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, emotional, physical and sexu...

Sheri works well with children with histories of adversity, parents and adult survivors of trauma. She can assist in not only processing through the experiences but gain in developmental milestones and assist in teaching how the brain responds to trauma. She brings hope to families and adults who are dealing with the struggles and shame regarding their current and past experiences. Sheri is a T...

Ashley Hallett
Minneapolis
Minnesota
**Accepting New Clients!** Each of us lives a unique and complex life, populated with our own ambitions, friends, routines, fears, and inherited craziness. Our lives create an epic story that continues invisibly around you with elaborate and meaningful experiences. At times we can feel stuck, unhappy, or even lost. Each time we consciously work with our pain, we are working towards a more nuanc...

I am dedicated to helping my clients make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I bring a positive, proactive solution focused approach to therapy, helping clients achieve greater self-esteem, build healthier relationships, and make the emotional, cognitive and behavioral changes they seek. I will help you create tools to make a safe and stable environment, within therapy and to use in...

Heart Bonds Counseling
Orlando
Florida
There's no one-size-fits-all for those struggling with challenges, but it's our joy to travel with you in a safe and empathetic, connected environment. Our goal is to help you navigate your bonds in the past, present, and future, for a healthier heart and relationships. Therapy is a process of growth, and we look forward to walking alongside you. We specialize in working with adults of all ages...

I work with adolescents, young adults, and families who are struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Family Conflict, and stage of life decisions (including “failure to launch”). I believe in the power of experience and self-discovery to lead towards living a better life. I focus on helping clients explore community, family, and other support, as well as developing skills for healthy...

Turning Point Mental Health Center provides psychotherapy and psychological testing. We have psychologists and mental health counselors who treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and a variety of other psychological conditions. Our clinicians work with children and adults and offer morning, evening, and weekend appointments. We are committed to providing the highest quality of treatment availabl...

**Currently not accepting new clients** I have over 24 years experience working with adults, children and families. I use a person-centered approach that focuses on the individual's capabilities in order to reach his or her goals and find balance. When working with families, I focus on the individuals that make up each family. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential counseling...

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a broad range of experiences working with adults with a variety of issues including mood disorders and substance use. Over the course of my training and career, I have worked with individuals struggling with severe mental illness like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder as well as mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma, and life...

Melody Day
Mesa
Arizona
Want someone to help you understand and work through what’s keeping you stuck, really listen to what’s going on and help you make meaningful changes? I can help. Anxiety? Depression? Trauma? PTSD? Concerns with; Sexuality? Self-esteem? Relationships? Work/life balance? Grief? Gender identity? Transition? Together we can manage and reduce; stress, self-doubt, shame, and guilt, process any trauma...

Anna K Smith
Raleigh
North Carolina
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my...

My ideal client is one who is aware that they need to do something different but aren't quite sure what the next step is. This could be a life transition from adolescence to adulthood, or a couple who struggles with communication. It could be more intense like a couple who is in the middle of despair or broken trust, or an individual or child who has experienced something traumatic that has...

My name is Hallie and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with various emotional needs. I specialize in treating trauma and have experience working with all ages on processing and healing after trauma, however I also see adults and children for anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. I tend to develop a teamwork...