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
I specialize in working with trauma, stress, anxiety, intimacy issues, women’s sexuality, sexual compulsions and the LGBTQ community. What clients say is most important in their healing process is my holistic and mindful approach to their emotional issues. Neuroscience is now proving that focusing on thoughts and emotions is not enough to bring change when our brains are “jumbled” and we just...
Is your child struggling so much you question, what, if anything will help? Maybe your child seems sad, anxious, angry, or distracted? Does your child have difficulties at home, in their relationships with peers, or at school? Maybe issues tied to self-esteem are a problem? Is the child struggling to cope with a life change, a significant loss, or some other trauma? As a caregiver, are you...
I have a passion for seeing people improve their overall wellness and functioning so that they can lead their best life possible. I have worked in several different settings aside from private practice, including acute and long term in-patient care and court ordered individual and group therapy. I have experience in working with adults, teens, and children using individual, group, and family...
*IMMEDIATE DAYS available* Right now life feels unstable, confusing, and scary! In a few weeks and months, everything you know has changed. As the person who was already exhausted, struggling in relationships, and overwhelmed with the chaos of your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors these problems have intensified. You feel lost and alone and you cannot do the activities you did enjoy. You a...
I enjoy assisting individuals, couples, and families in recognizing their inherent potential, which can sometimes be overlooked when derailed by situations causing you emotional pain and suffering. I practice in a tranquil and calm environment and believe in the therapeutic power of caring, humor, open-mindedness, and empathy to promote trust, confidence, and healing. I trust that, by believing...
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have worked for 18 years in private practice and school-based settings in Texas, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. My goal in therapy is to create a friendly, caring atmosphere, and I believe in empowering families by working with parents to manage difficult child and adolescent...
We offer a dynamic approach to counseling and behavioral health of individuals of all ages. Appointments are made with ease and treatment is designed on an individualized basis. Clients are given the attention, respect, care and confidentiality with each appointment. We offer a wide variety of services and techniques for the outpatient counseling experience. Please don't feel like mental health...
It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about my clients and grateful to share in their journey. I meet clients in the valleys and help them walk through pain. I specialize in: Marital/premarital, Relationship Healing: infidelity, high conflict, negative pattern of behavior-communication, mood-substance use issues. Family/Adolescent treatment of anxiety, depression, self-esteem ...
If you or a loved one is experiencing consequences as the result of substance use, I have a desire to walk this difficult but rewarding journey with you and your family in hopes of a better life ahead for all involved. I specialize in substance use disorders, with an emphasis on co-occurring trauma and/or mental health disorders. Substance use impacted my own life both personally and...
Making a change can be a challenging process, but with the guidance of the right person it can be just as rewarding. Therapy can help you overcome challenges, learn more about yourself, achieve goals, and increase satisfaction in your life. As a therapist, I provide a genuine, warm, and open environment that allows you to explore your difficulties, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and...
All of us hit points in our lives when we need a little extra help. Whether it is facing a new crisis, struggling with difficulties in a relationship, or coping with a long-standing mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, therapy can be helpful by providing a space for growth, change, and healing. Throughout my over ten years of practicing psychotherapy, I have felt privileged to...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor(LPC-S), and also carry certifications of NCC and CSOTP. I graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2013 with a Master's of Science degree in Counseling Education and have worked in a variety of mental health settings, which include inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics, correctional facilities, private practice, and school...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and School Psychologist with 25 years experience in serving children, adolescents, and their families. My education and experience is rooted in Attachment Theory with focus on displaced children and their caregivers. I have been actively involved in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other behavioral disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder) ...
I help couples to change their relationship patterns so that they can feel heard, understood and loved by their partner once again. Couples usually come to me feeling intensely frustrated and stuck in reoccurring issues that, despite their best efforts, they are unable to work out. I help couples get to the heart of what is so difficult and then communicate in new ways that allow connection whe...
My goal is to provide a laid back, welcoming, sex positive and judgement-free environment where you can feel comfortable to explore your thoughts, hopes, and concerns. I believe that therapy works best when the client/therapist relationship is built on a solid foundation of trust and is on an equal footing. I want you to feel heard, empowered and emboldened to face all of life's challenges. My...
