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
**CURRENT OPENINGS FOR PREGNANT and POSTPARTUM CLIENTS ONLY** Life consists of many chapters. Some bring immense joy, others terrible sadness, and some just seem to last forever. My goal for therapy is to empower my clients to manage these transitions and feel in control of their lives. My ideal client is one who is curious and motivated to make change. I enjoy working with adults, individually...
Starting on our first session, we'll focus on clarifying your concerns and create your treatment goals. I can help sort out your priorities and help to identify any underlying issues that may be hindering your ability to live your best life through psychotherapy and, if necessary, psychological testing. My focus is individual counseling with women and men on issues such as anxiety, depression, ...
My primary goal as a therapist is to develop a trusting therapeutic alliance with my client and work together to identify and alleviate stressors. I want to provide you with the tools necessary to move beyond what is preventing you from feeling in control of your own decisions, wants, and needs. I believe that all individuals have a right to live content and fulfilling lives and I passionately...
I specialize in supporting people in healing from trauma and finding health and well-being in their lives and relationships. I realize that my clients come to my office to talk about some of their deepest pains and experiences. Sometimes they carry shame, fear, and anxiety or depression due to these events. I'll welcome you with an open, warm, and deeply present therapeutic experience. Therapy ...
**Waitlist available*** In today's busy world, there is little time to reflect on who we are, who we want to be, and how these paths align. I work with individuals, couples and families to ease distress and help promote meaningful change. I provide a safe, judgement free space to allow my clients to discover who they truly are and what they need to live a fulfilling life. I take a collaborative...
It’s no secret. Many boys hate the idea of therapy or even just talking about their feelings. I’ve been working almost exclusively with boys (ages 5-18) and their families for over 15 years. If your son and family feel overwhelmed or distant from each other, I take a fresh look at your family’s unique strengths and build on these to work through conflict, reconnect, and re-establish joy as a da...
Therapy can help you effect change in your life and make it more meaningful, fuller, more joyful, or more vibrant. It is wonderful that you are taking this first step in gaining possibilities for yourself. Life can be full of tension and it is helpful to talk with someone who can empower you and help you find your calm, your center, and your action. I will approach your care without assumptions...
Emotions serve a purpose. Most of them serve to motivate us. Anger and anxiety motivate action. Sadness motivates withdrawal to heal. At low to moderate levels these emotions serve us in our lives. When these emotions overwhelm us, become stronger than we can handle, they stop serving us and start harming us. Anger turns to rage. Anxiety turns to panic. Sadness turns to misery. There are many...
Coming to counseling can be a difficult and sometimes frightening choice, but there is power in vulnerability. My top priority is to create a safe, honest, and nonjudgmental environment for us to work together to create solutions to life's challenges. My aim is to ask the right questions to help you find the right answers. I have a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the Univers...
My goal is to provide you with a safe space to grow and learn about yourself while letting go of what doesn't serve you, and making space for the things out of your control. The first step in reaching out for support can be a scary one, but you don't have to take on the rest of the journey alone. I believe that therapy is a partnership built on trust, and though change may be difficult, it can...
My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Collaboratively we work to identify your strengths, discover insights, identify and move toward your goals. I focus on empowering clients to help them make positive changes to lead healthier lives. I believe an important goal of counseling is to help clients rediscover meaning, joy, and purpose in...
I believe that we each have the power to create lasting changes in our life. It is my belief that we can often learn a great deal from our hardships and go on to live richer and fuller lives because of our experiences. Through my experience as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor I have been amazed by the strength, perseverance and...
Throughout my experience as a psychotherapist I continue to see that mindful attention to our inner life yields healing and the ability to free ourselves from suffering. I'm committed to working with each individual's past and present experiences in order to understand the unique way each client interacts with themselves and the world around them. It is through this process of understanding and...
Do you feel stuck and want to move forward into a life you love? I will help you on your journey to increase your self-understanding, learn new skills, and heal from past hurts. I specialize in trauma and use advanced techniques such as EMDR to help you process through your trauma and past hurts so that they stop negatively affecting you. If your thoughts or emotions are holding you back, I can...
*Not accepting new patients at this time*. Now more than ever, people are looking to improve their ability to cope and to deepen their relationships. But you need to find the right person to work with! My clients tell me that they feel really comfortable with me and find me easy to talk with and open up to. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, postpartu...
