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
Working from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, I incorporate traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (how we think influences how we behave) with a holistic approach. Areas of specialization include: grief, loss, and transition, trauma, maternal mental health, immigration & families, and chronic illness. I have received training in many different therapeutic modalities and love t...
I believe that there is an alchemy to being human and that it is in our uniqueness and originality that we most flourish. As individuals we are separate and distinct from every other being we encounter. It is also my belief that because of our individual uniqueness we each require an individually tailored approach to psychotherapy. The philosophy of my practice lies in meeting each individual...
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in play therapy and solution focused therapy. I look forward to helping you or your child work through the every day struggles and sometimes overwhelming struggles of everyday life. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and feel the child will benefit more from counseling if the family unit is...
When you are ready for change you are ready for Hope Hypnotherapy. Combining 8 years of experience as a counselor with extensive specialized training in hypnotherapy, Merrilee aims to teach you how to use your natural abilities to meet your goals. Most clients need only 3 to 6 sessions to address an issue. Clients have benefited from hypnotherapy for a variety of concerns such as: preparing for...
**Not accepting new clients. Please email to be added to waitlist or for referrals.** All counseling appointments are currently held via telehealth.** Cedar Street Counseling helps individuals heal from the pain of trauma, build confidence, renew self esteem, and develop practical skills to manage anxiety and depression. As a counselor, I use a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to...
You're tired of being "strong." Your old ways of coping are no longer working, and your "symptoms" keep coming back despite your best efforts. Maybe you have recurring or chronic depression or anxiety, are grieving a loss, or are trying to move on from a breakup. You might be struggling with your creativity, or with your identity. And you may even be starting to wonder, "why me?" ...But what if...
As far as most people know you have a good life but deep down you know that things are not OK. You're not feeling yourself, consumed by worries. You don't trust yourself anymore and how you got to this place. You are having thoughts that are troubling and too embarrassing to admit. Though you try to talk about it with friends and family, they don't seem to get it. You long for connection and...
Life is hard - but there is always hope! Whether you are making a life change, in a life change, or coming out of a life change having someone walk along side you can make an impact. The reason I decided to be a therapist is because of the positive impact counseling had on my own life. With a varied background I work with the following concerns: anxiety, divorce, PTSD, addictions, anger,...
I have a passion for listening to people and helping them unpack their current struggles to develop skills needed to grow and move forward. I take pride in creating a non-judgemental and safe space to explore struggles with my clients. I graduated with my masters in social work from the University of Chicago and my masters in theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I have work...
Have you noticed that recently you are socially isolating yourself, are you avoiding people and activities, or not enjoying life like you used to? As we get older, life throws unexpected changes our direction. Sometimes our emotional responses can leave us feeling confused and out of sorts. If so, you might benefit from talking to someone who understands how emotions, thoughts and behavioral...
My goal is to help my patient’s navigate their journey of life. Having traveled through many personal challenges, I bring much of my life's experiences into the therapeutic realm. I believe in growth and acceptance of one's place in the present. I have found the way in which we move through the world is usually the path of what is familiar to us, but too often this way no longer serves us....
My approach to therapy is based on developing a deep emotional connection with the people in our lives, improving self-esteem, accessing inner resources to cope with difficulties and learning to have compassion for ourselves and others. Although therapy can be very helpful when we are going through a difficult time in our lives, it is also an important self-care practice. Just like we attend yo...
Amanda believes that every individual has the ability and strength within themselves to work through the different life stresses that impact their daily functioning. She seeks to build a safe and respectful relationship with clients to help them explore and process the difficulties and adversities they are experiencing. Amanda works with children and adults of all ages, primarily in individual ...
Challenged by life? Let's work on those challenges together! I work with clients challenged by various issues; in individual and group therapy. I help clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, reintegrating to civilian life from military life, and other challenges. We will spend time to remind you of how unique you are, and how your knowledge a...
“Change Your Thoughts and You’ll Change Your World”. My goal is to offer and provide support within the therapeutic relationship that allows for you to gain insight on discovering your needs. I believe everyone needs support but struggles with how to ask for help. In my practices I provide the time and space for you to feel heard, supported, and most importantly I provide empathy. Empathy is a...
