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
Due to being a teacher, I have experience with adolescents and young adults. I am able to employ different modalities to cater to the client's needs. CBT, DBT, Psychodrama, Art therapy...
No, you're not crazy and there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with you! Relationships require work but maybe you’re working harder than ever and still coming up short. Still left feeling overwhelmed with emotion or anxious, angry, and confused. I get it, it's challenging, but it doesn't have to be a constant balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life,...
I’m a NYC-based licensed mental health counselor, Army Veteran, and wellpreneur committed to creating a new narrative about mental health for women and communities of color, and closing racial and health equity gaps through psychotherapy, awareness, education, and advocacy. My work is rooted in and informed by a variety of disciplines and lenses including counseling, health, and social psycholo...
Do you find yourself struggling with difficult memories of the past? Are you having a hard time feeling like your old self? Does your life feel out of control - like you're at your wit's end? Maybe you feel nobody understands what you're going through or what you've been through. When life feels confusing and repetitive, it's difficult to know where to turn. Through a relaxed and compassionate...
Sometimes life can get difficult or overwhelming, and it is during those times that reaching out to someone who is understanding and supportive can help get us back on track. I've had the privilege of being that someone to many people throughout the past 20 years. I have extensive experience and education in the field of therapeutic counseling, helping others to overcome the mental and emotiona...
Many times we struggle with stress, overwhelming experiences, and disturbances in personal identity. We are confronted with situations in which our past experiences strongly affect our reactions, behaviors, and emotional state. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, and negative behavior patterns have the potential to challenge us and impede emotional growth. I believe that...
I believe that we were each created for connection and when personal connections are bent or broken it can cause problems in our lives. I strive to create a space to allow vulnerability and emotional exploration without judgement or criticism. We each have the capacity to experience joy through our own acceptance and love for self and others and when we experience acceptance and love from anoth...
Life is a rollercoaster, a box of chocolates and a beautiful journey all rolled into one. Sometimes we benefit from guidance and support navigating our thoughts, emotions, interpersonal relationships and the world around us. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adolescents & young adults age 12 -25. Whether it is mending a broken heart, dealing with family conflict, navigating...
Online therapy for women who are just trying to keep it all together. You've spent for as long as you can remember trying to balance it all, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you ...
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I have experience working with all age ranges in a variety of settings, and have worked with mental health issues such as but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, ADHD, anger management, behavioral issues, grief, relational and adjustment...
It can be extremely difficult to find a sense of direction and peace within this fast-paced, highly competitive society we live in. Feelings of stress, anxiety and depression are completely normal, but can multiply when we're not mindful and compassionate towards ourselves. By developing stronger self-awareness and self-care habits, it's possible to live a more fulfilling life driven by our val...
I believe people come in different shapes and sizes. People are from different cultures, ethnic groups, and spiritual beliefs. I do not believe one therapy technique fits all. I look at each person as an individual. I take into consideration a persons biological, psychological and social environment to develop an individualized treatment plan for each person I have the pleasure of working with....
I am passionate about providing a safe space and guiding interventions so that clients can find healing and wholeness emotionally, socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Whether your experiencing an emotional struggle, relationship difficulties, life transition, loss or grief, unresolved trauma, struggle with self worth, addiction, or mental health issue, I can guide you through the...
I provide psychological testing and assessment for a wide range of presenting concerns and questions. I assist clients individually but also work together with attorneys, psychiatrists, family members, employers, and insurers. Here are just some of the issues with which I can help: Evaluations for MH professionals - differential diagnosis, treatment planning, etc // Academic/employment...
*I am currently not accepting new clients* I believe we are born as connected and whole human beings but through experiences in life, we can become disconnected both from our authentic self and others, leading to emotional distress, unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral difficulties. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients courageously navigate the blocks in their life and...