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
Whether you are seeking therapy to heal past wounds or address current issues, we will work together to identify your goals and begin healing. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and families to solve problems associated with; grief and loss, abandonment, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, adjustment issues and lgbtq+ youth. I believe that everyone has the power to...
So often we walk through our days feeling disconnected from ourselves, our loved ones and our purpose. Your pain is real and present keeping you in a place that you would rather not be. This internal space can interfere in your personal, social and work life leaving you feeling even more alone. I know that struggle. Maybe this uneasy feeling began early in life, after a traumatic event or becau...
Feeling disconnected leads to all sorts of problems (depression, anxiety, addiction, unhealthy eating, low self-esteem, etc.). My goal is connected living - helping you reconnect with yourself, your goals, and your relationships. As reconnection happens, new possibilities take shape. Although changing your life can be very challenging at times, your potential for growth and change really is...
Katie has been known for her work in helping people receive healing, direction, and motivation to pursue their dreams. She has extensively worked in the nonprofit setting while breaking new ground on her transformative business, Let's Live Ready. Katie is bringing inspiring change through her empowering perspective on coaching, training, and personal therapy. Katie is passionate about helping...
You are uniquely made and your life has meaning ...we can at times lose sight of this however. Each of us has a history and life experiences which shape our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors. We can come to a point in our journey where life gets heavy, where circumstances press down on us, and the person we were created to be gets eclipsed by life’s challenges. Increasing awareness abou...
Do you find yourself struggling with relationships, codependency, identity issues, anxiety, anger, depression, or addiction? We all have struggles that hold us back, keeping us from reaching our potential. I am passionate about helping you understand and change the ingrained patterns that keep you from reaching your potential. I work using a client led, integrative, and depth oriented approach ...
Mental health plays a vital role in our quality of life and addressing our emotional well being often takes a back seat to the many demands of life. Therapy can be transformative; a vital tool. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and various forms of grief. My background is largely in healthcare with emphasis on mental health and navigating...
I foster a warm, supportive, and productive therapeutic environment for my clients. The choice to attend counseling can be a very vulnerable and difficult decision for people. I help my clients feel comfortable with the therapeutic process by treating them with respect, compassion, and honesty in a judgement free environment. I have experience working in the community with adults and geriatrics...
For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment—a safe space to explore the matters that may be preventing you from living the life you want. Available for telehealth (Video Therapy) upon request....
"Adversity introduces you to yourself." - Dr. Dan Allender. Therapy, at its best, facilitates this introduction. My great privilege as a therapist is to participate in offering the possibility for hope, healing and flourishing. Whether you have hit a crisis, or desire to dig deeper into long established patterns, entering therapy is a courageous and exciting first step. Please visit my website ...
My name is Charita Threatt and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an extensive background and training working with individuals with mental health and behavioral health issues as well as those that struggle with daily stress of relationships, work and depression. My private practice is based on person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing therapies. I can...
Do you feel like you or your teen are spinning emotionally? Is the every day struggle of managing stress or breakdowns beginning to weigh on the family? Some clients come to therapy from backgrounds of trauma, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help deal with the overwhelming emotions that lead to negative thinking and...
Whatever the reason that brought you here, I’m glad you made it. Through the journey of life, many of us experience anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and daily stress which can cause us to feel stuck, unmotivated, and at times hopeless. This affects the relationships we form, which have a profound impact on both our mental health and physical well-being. As a licensed psychologist, my practice i...
Gail Renwick has a passion and dedication to serve our nation's active military service-members and their families radiates as she unswervingly volunteers her time, talents, knowledge and thousands of dedicated hours to a state of the art military and teaching hospital in Northern Virginia. Gail is a member of the Behavioral Health Consultation and Liaison Services at a hospital where she provi...
[PLEASE NOTE: I am not currently accepting new clients, but if you'd like to be added to my waitlist, please email me with your insurance plan and any meeting time preferences.] Sometimes we find ourselves repeating unwanted patterns in relationships and other important areas of our lives, and feel powerless to make significant change. Therapy can help promote greater insight into ourselves, an...
