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
Parenting is hard! It can be challenging to manage a child's emotional responses, behaviors, limited coping strategies, and developing communication strategies. At Zola Counseling, we help navigate these areas to support parent and child in implementing developmentally appropriate emotional expression. Some of our specialty practice areas include: Attachment concerns:[adoption, foster care, or...
Emotions such as, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief are possibly the most diffiicult emotions that you can experience. Having someone that you can trust who understands these emotions is vital to overcoming this challenging part of life. As a certified licensed associate professional counselor, my primary focus is for my clients to achieve a healthy mental balance. Encouragement, motivation...
Have you been feeling lost, confused, stuck, or without some sense of control in life? You are not alone, as many of us have been where you are and felt how you feel. Seeking help from a therapist can be the key to finding passion in life, learning new ways of overcoming obstacles, and begin experiencing a more desired way of being. Therapy with me emphasizes fostering a safe, nonjudgmental,...
Welcome... My name is Amanda, and I am a licensed social worker and spiritual counselor. More specifically, I am a compassionate presence and loving witness. I believe that everyone is born wholesome, and that life circumstances, situations, society and systems alter our ability to remember this. I help individuals identify beliefs and patterns of behavior rooted in self-aversion and reprogram...
I have a passion for joining with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior related issues. I also enjoy working with individuals who experience difficulty with management and expression of emotions, including anger management concerns. I adjust my approach based on each client’s individual needs and concerns. I frequently draw from approaches including: Psychodynamic...
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! Counseling is NOT for the broken, it's for the living. No one is perfect, or has a perfect life. Life is complicated and messy making it easy to loose sight of ourselves and our goals. Anger, worry, and sadness are common feelings that can affect relationships, work, school, and our families. Maybe you've struggled for a long time in these areas, or are just...
I love helping teenagers and young adults who are struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. When needed, I help them find healing from trauma that shaped who they see in the mirror. I strive to help people to learn to like themselves without having to rely excessively on others' validation, as well as creating healthy boundaries in relationships to avoid...
Jannalee Evans is a licensed associate counselor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sand Tray Therapy, EMDR, and Psychodrama. Jannalee believes that each person deserves compassion and empathy, especially in challenging times. She provides a safe environment in which to explor...
Interested in optimizing your work and personal life performance? Have certain life events caused difficulties in coping? Are you a first responder, dispatcher, victim advocate, therapist or law personnel whose cumulative occupational stress is impacting your work and/or your personal and social life? Are you finding that keeping yourself busy and distracted is how you deal with stress and...
Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. How great does that feel? There is something empowering about feeling completely seen and heard and being met with empathy and understanding. Finding a therapist you are comfortable with is vital to successful treatment and during your free consultation we will briefly discuss your concerns and identify what topics you woul...
Do you wonder if someone you love drinks too much or spends too much time or money on drugs, gambling, pornography, or shopping? Maybe you've been told their behavior is not a problem, and that you are overreacting or that you are the cause of their addictive behavior? Do you find yourself making excuses for your loved one and scrambling to cover their mistakes; protecting your children from an...
Satisfying relationships, self discovery, and vocational flourishing are essential components to a joyful life. Trauma, self-doubt, and loneliness often stand between us and all of the above. I bring immense attention and emotional focus to my work with individuals. I love watching each person grow in self-compassion, assertiveness, and courage through our weekly meetings. For those seeking...
Are you finding it difficult to engage and feel “present” in your life? Are you feeling burdened or weighed down with anxiety or depression? You are not alone. I am passionate about helping people develop new ways of managing day to day life and mental health concerns, as well as improving communication. I enjoy working with adults and teens who are dealing with depression, anxiety, emotion...
*Accepting new clients* At times life's challenges can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and overbearing. My goal is to provide an environment where we can openly process your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors without fear of judgement. Whatever the reason is that you are seeking counseling, there is hope and healing, and you don't have to go through it alone. I am passionate about worki...
A person's needs are completely individual and personal. I assist clients to develop their own goals as well as their own perspective. Ideally, a client wants to feel better, live better, be better; I am here to listen and remind clients of their choices as well as process their emotions on the journey! When working with children, I work from a structural approach, meaning that the whole system...
