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
My mission is to empower my clients to navigate their lives in a new way which brings joy. Through therapeutic work, I strive to bring clarity and awareness to patterns of thought which prevent healthy and happy living, and redirect ineffective thought patterns into productive solutions. My approach is attachment and cognitive behavioral in theory. Both of these theories are evidence-based and...
"Empowering women changes the world" - Melinda Gates. I have been helping individuals (both men and women), families, couples, and groups for over 6 years. Though I enjoy working with various populations, my passion is supporting young adult women. Women's issues are oftentimes overlooked, misinterpreted, and minimized. This is why I focus on empowering women to better understand themselves, ex...
Thomaston Counseling Center is one of Connecticut’s top counseling centers dedicated to providing an at home feeling with our patients. Our home is your home! We offer many high quality mental health services to adults, children, and families. Our beautiful victorian office is conveniently located off the highway in Litchfield County and near Waterbury. We are tucked up on the hill with lots of...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and work with children, adolescents, and adults. If you are a parent, is your child experiencing behavior concerns at school and/or home, trouble focusing, or increased anxiety? If you are an adult, do you want to explore a challenging life transition, relationships, trauma, or loss? I am here to help in your journey...
Amidst the peaceful beauty of the foothills below Pikes Peak, on the grounds of Mount St. Francis, Franciscan Community Counseling offers a tranquil and welcoming space for emotional healing. We provide a person-centered, holistic therapeutic approach to address wellness in mind, body, and spirit. All of our staff therapists are experienced licensed mental health professionals. In addition, we...
In my psychotherapy practice, I work primarily with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, managing significant life transitions, relationship difficulties, and work stress. In addition to working in private practice, I am the psychotherapist for Steward House at Silver Hill Hospital, where I provide individual and group therapy for people with significant high-level career roles and...
In my skill set I have access to a variety of tools I can offer. Creativity, mindfulness techniques, meditation, yoga, breathwork, trauma work and good old-fashioned talk therapy. Combining all these things often brings a client to the next stage of growth in life. Do these skills speak to the needs for growth in your life? If yes, then we should talk and see what mountains we can move, rivers ...
Do you feel stuck and can’t quite figure out what to do? Are you struggling with anxiety or sadness? Do you feel alone? Are you wondering why everything is so hard? Do you feel guilt or shame? Is “negative self-talk” or "an inner critic" something you completely understand? Do you have difficulty making decisions and often feel like you don't know what to do next? Finding the right therapist fo...
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job...
** Please note, Nancy is not taking new clients until January 2021** Nancy takes a strengths based approach to therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families. All people have an inherent emotional strength and only through building on that strength can further emotional growth occur. Nancy specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other emotional and ment...
Life is a journey that can be full of uncertainty. At times we need the assistance of a trusted guide that can help keep us on track, be a sounding board to offer support, and help coach us through the most difficult moments. My calling as a therapist is to provide assistance throughout this journey while helping you move beyond your past, develop new skills, and hone in on your strengths. My...
It takes courage to say, "I need counseling" and making the decision to see a therapist can be difficult. Choosing the right therapist is important. I strive to make each client's experience enlightening, comforting and encouraging. As your therapist, you will have the guidance needed to work through difficult circumstances and find peace and understanding in the process. Over the years, I have...
I love working with adolescents and adults to guide them through life's difficulties to live a more fulfilling life. I provide individual, family, and couples counseling in a comfortable and private setting. I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the University of Arkansas, and have been practicing for 18 years. I utilize a variety of techniques including Cognitive...
Having the opportunity to meet and help so many different people is such a unique and rewarding experience. I have worked in the human service/mental health field for over 12 years, and have a great deal of experience working with children and families, as well as adults. Over the years, I've specialized in working with children and adults who have been diagnosed with developmental and...
Creating meaning and finding clarity in life – especially during times of emotional distress – can lead to greater knowledge and understanding of self. Insight through the counseling process and the therapeutic relationship oftentimes reveals relational patterns that have been established throughout the lifetime. This awareness can lead to deepened relationships that nurture our deepest desires...
