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
What if our journey in life isn't meant to be a journey of proving we are enough. What if our journey is one of knowing that we always were. What if who we are, exactly how we are has always been enough; enough to be loved, to be heard, to be seen, enough to be you. Traumatic experiences have a way of making us feeling that we are irreparably broken. We carry them with us in our mind, body, and...
We offer a genuine, compassionate and respectful relationship with clients, so they can reach greater self-awareness and insight. Our goal is to help clients to reach greater satisfaction and balance with quality of life overall. We specialize in working with individuals who experience issues such as; Life transitions, professional and relationship transitions, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, self-estee...
"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." Diane Ackerman. As a therapist, I want all of my clients to experience the width of life. No life is not without its difficulties and solutions are within your reach. I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families struggl...
Now more than ever, life is challenging and there may be times just like these that - in spite of your best efforts- you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and struggling. You might even question if you will ever feel better again. We are much more than the issues we face... but sometimes we forget. Therapy is time reserved just for you to be heard and supported as you get to the root cause, fac...
Our patterns of thinking and behaving often start at a young age. We may have been neglected, emotionally deprived, abused, overprotected, criticized, and rejected. These experiences may continue to reverberate themselves throughout our life and reveal themselves in how we think and relate to others. These experiences can also be the source of depression, anxiety and anger. In my practice, we w...
Are you entering a new life transitions, and need some direction? Do you feel that you are in pain as a couple or in a family situation? Please reach out to me today. I would welcome the opportunity of working with you. I have always felt that my passion in life was to offer support to others and to suggest alternative choices in life. I have a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on...
Facing the stressors of daily life activities can be daunting in the best of circumstances. Anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences can make those every day challenges seem overwhelming and insurmountable. My job as your counselor is to help you make sense of your presenting situation, support you, and walk with you through the process of healing the pain and discovering your...
Behavior and change have always been areas of significant interest to me. That interest, coupled with a desire to work with people in a more meaningful and intimate way is why I counsel professionally. I have a BA in psychology from Ottawa University and a Masters of Science in Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. I am licensed in the state of Arizona as a Licensed Associate Counse...
Have you noticed that your child is acting differently and you aren't sure how to help them? Families who work with me find that they learn to understand what is driving their child’s behaviors and how to respond to them in a way that leads to more peaceful interactions and a happier home life. Many kids and teens that work with me appreciate my style, are receptive to talking about their thoug...
The life you’re living doesn't resemble the life you want. You can't focus and get things done that are important to you. The thoughts in your head are your worst enemy. You feel hopeless and lonely. Your emotions are running you. You may feel that something is wrong with you. Your close relationships are falling apart and nothing you do to fix them is working. You’re tired of trying to do this...
Loneliness. Disconnection. Maybe anxiety makes it hard to get close to people. Maybe a history of trauma or bad relationships makes you wonder if it's worth it to try. Maybe other people call you "weird" and you feel so different from others that you just can't figure out how to bridge the distance. If you're a parent, perhaps this describes your child. More than anything, you want to find your...
I will not be taking on new clients at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please check back soon. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is important to promote change. Change happens in an accepting and nonjudgmental environment. I have a Master's Degree in Community Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I work with individuals with depression,...
Do your problems appear so big that you can't seem to find a way through them? Some of our problems can also be due to the fact that we don't have the skills necessary to address them. Knowing how to manage stress, especially in relationships, can be key to creating the change that we need. If you feel you or your family is in this situation, I can help you, your child, or your family navigate ...
Blackman Counseling and Consultation Services focuses on providing high-quality, professional mental health and consultation services. My goal is to ensure that every client is treated with respect and dignity. I offer a variety of services that serve to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups as well as organizations. I strive to be the catalyst to change for my clients and/or...
Since 2007, I have supported families in crisis through a strength-based approach and focus on problem-solving goal setting. I work with individuals, family and facilitate social skill groups for children ages 3-10 years of age....
