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
Begin your Brighter Future today! Imagine a life with contentment and peace of mind. Together we can get there. Take the first step and call All About Wellness Counseling and therapist Darla Avery today! Licensed since 2001; my office is a non-judgmental zone filled with open-mindedness and solution-oriented therapy. I will walk along with you to clarify your goals and get the results you are...
Individuals are often given advice by those who have not taken the time or had the ability to understand the issue. My goal in therapy is to understand the concerns and challenges from your perspective. Only after a relationship based on trust, empathy, understanding, and at times, humor, has been built, can I help you achieve your goals. Everyone deserves individually tailored treatment. If th...
Counseling is a journey to improve your overall health and well being. I look forward to helping you along this journey as we work together. Counseling addresses the challenges that you may be facing in your daily life. I want to support you and empower you to be your best self. I am a strength based and trauma informed counselor. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy an...
Are you ready to start the journey towards living your best life? It's easy to feel overwhelmed in today's fast-paced world. The pressure to succeed, trying to make a living, or just getting through each day can be hard and we often feel like we are lost on our current path in life. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to find your best way forward to feeling better. Working together ...
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through some of life's more challenging times. Are you on the verge of a divorce? Have you lost a child, a spouse or someone dear (pets count) and feel like you just can't live on? Have you experienced trauma that paralyzes and highjacks your life? Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at various...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and currently pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Play Therapy from Sam Houston State University. I specialize in trauma treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations, such as Eye...
Do you struggle with change in any part of your life? Tough for you to make a decision? Are issues of morality and character at the bottom of your relationship conflicts? Do you have difficulty understanding concepts in religion and spirituality? Can't do any thing right? As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to being your resource for solutions to help you overcome hardships. I...
Has life taken a turn leaving you anxious, overwhelmed and even numb? Not sure how to help yourself, your kids or just feel like you’ve lost control? It takes great strength to share our insecurities, worries and pain with others. I would love to help you and/or your family in your journey to resolve whatever is bringing you here. My goal in therapy is to help you feel comfortable, supported an...
It is a gift to be allowed to assist others as they go through stressful or difficult times. My role is to support and work with clients as they improve the quality of their lives. I work with women of all ages and stages of life. My specialty is women's health. Clients at my practice are often dealing with a chronic medical condition, end of life issues, cancer, menopause, aging parents, chron...
I am here to support you! Therapy is a unique space where you have the opportunity to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions through a non-judgmental lens. I help clients move beyond self-criticism to a place of curiosity, patience, and compassion. Emotions don't speak our language, so we need to learn how to understand what they are telling us. Every single emotion serves an important...
I am not taking new clients at this time. The following is a description of my approach for future consideration. There are so many reasons we find ourselves feeling alone in the world. Whether you're estranged from family, socially marginalized, or just going through something unique, you are like that seed- naturally equipped with what you need for healing and growth. My job, as your therapis...
***PLEASE NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING WAIT LIST PATIENTS ONLY. I provide therapy and psychological evaluation for children, teens, and families. I have a professional experience working in various settings, including schools, community mental health clinics, outpatient mental health clinics, hospitals (including Kennedy Krieger), university counseling centers, and private practices. Before...
We often find ourselves seeking out treatment following a loss; loss of love, loss of identity, loss of independence, a loss of something, anything that mattered. Loss is a time when our life path gets altered and we need to set a new course for ourselves. I've been there and have experienced the initial and ongoing pain and confusion of not understanding the loss, but I've learned there's alwa...
Throughout my forty years of professional life I have worked with people who are coping with the complete range of mental health issues and diagnoses, as well as the problems of everyday life. With each individual I strive to create a supportive atmosphere in which we can work together, developing a trusting relationship that will allow us to address your concerns, your goals, your needs. I kno...
Life is full of unexpected challenges. How well or poorly we handle these challenges affects our confidence, self-esteem, and how we navigate through day to day life. If you’re struggling, it’s not you’re fault. As a doctoral student I focus on personal performance and how we can build resilience in spite of the challenges we face daily. If you are looking for someone to navigate this journey w...
