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
Hello, I am Amber Walker. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of over 19 years. In my practice, I hold true to the belief that every individual holds the key to their own path of healing. I will be a guide along your journey with some tailored tools based on your needs. If you are simply looking to navigate life stressors or address anxiety and depression, I will help and support you in a...
It is my belief that therapy should revolve around the individual and be adapted to meet that individual's specific needs and concerns. Mental illness and behavioral health issues present differently in every individual which is why I focus on treating each person's specific needs. My experience spans vastly, from crisis work to therapy in numerous settings including, hospitals, communities,...
Has life events left you wounded and confused? Do you feel hopeless and alone? Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Do you crave freedom from negative thinking and dysfunctional behaviors? Do you seek true spiritual direction? Do you need someone to really listen to, understand and support you? If you answer yes to any of these questions or have more questions, then we should talk...
Congratulations on taking the first step to promote positive change. My mission is to assist individuals in taking charge of their lives and gaining emotional wellness. Gaining a better understanding and awareness of self is my goal when guiding individuals through difficult times. Whether it be addiction, trauma, depression, or managing current life circumstances, we all need to utilize a plan...
I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally board certified multiculturally competent therapist who specializes in children and adolescents. I enjoy working with diverse populations, I am most passionate about serving the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities who often under utilize mental health services due to stigma. My goal is to serve all, help all. **I currently only...
My passion is people. Whether you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or education on managing chronic mental conditions (or anything in between!) I'm here to help. With over 18 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing affects of a positive, supporti...
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I specialize in parent consultation and coaching, as well as working with families, adolescents, adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. My primary focus is to help parents of children of all ages who are struggling with the parent/child relationship, as well as helping parents handle behaviors whether they are developmental, impacted by early childhood trauma, and/or other stressors. ...
Life can be full of obstacles, large and small. Often, we are able to navigate them well and move on. Other times, however, we can get caught up in them, knocked off course, and stuck. It is in these times that therapy can be especially helpful in adjusting thinking, learning new skills, and managing intense emotions. Gaining insight is powerful and often the first step to lasting change. My id...
I earned my Master's in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary in 2008. I help clients with relationship challenges, young adult related challenges, parenting, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce recovery, domestic violence, trauma, and ADHD. I also specialize in issues related to parenting a child with special needs. When the client desires Christian based counseling, I offer...
I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults and families. I have experience with children's adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns, anger management, depressive and anxiety disorders, childhood and adult trauma, and other transitional life stressors. Courtney utilizes CBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness to create a trauma-informed safe space for clients to begin th...
Like a ripple effect, I believe therapy has the potential to influence all aspects of the individuals' life. Using a positive lens, clients and I tackle challenges by accessing their pre-existing resources and the resilience they've developed from past experiences. I believe the individual is the driving force in treatment, holding within themselves the insights and solutions required to deal w...
My background includes working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. I have treated issues ranging from ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, to relationship and school difficulties. I also find joy in teaching parents new techniques to use with their children and helping to break down the walls that often get in the way of quality relationships. I assist families in finding...
It takes a lot of courage and humility to reach out when you are in a time of need. The fact you are seeking support and help says a lot about you as a person. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I see Individuals, Families and Children (ages 6-18). My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on changing automatic negative thoughts...
I am an evidence-based counselor, practicing different types of therapy depending on the issues that bring you to me. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and biofeedback. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and physical problems like chronic pain. I am a certified Clinical Trauma...
