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
If you wrestle with depression, or anxiety, or mood dysregulation, I can help. If you have relationship challenges, I can help. Couples who began their lives with strong attraction sometimes feel the fondness and admiration they once had slipping away, and end up living in bitter disappointment. I've helped countless couples regain that spark and learn to nurture the love that first brought the...
Many of us are unaware that we are carrying around the echoes of traumatic experiences in our lives. Unacknowledged trauma can contribute to feeling ill a lot of the time, or compulsively collecting things in our homes, or end up making our career and relationship decisions for us. I am especially passionate about working with women's issues and assisting those in helping professions mitigate t...
I am a therapist working at the Phoenix Wellness Center. I utilize a combination of trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with both adults and adolescents. I provide both long-term and short-term therapy that is targeted toward the reduction of undesired symptoms and the improvement of your mental health and wellness. I am a directive clinician that...
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing various struggles and difficulties. I take a holistic approach to therapy by creating a treatment plan that is distinctive to each person or family. I thrive on assisting clients toward lasting change by developing various skills and coping strategies,...
I am passionate about working with clients who are curious about why they are suffering to better identify and resolve the underlying causes of symptoms like worry, irritability, and depressed mood. In session, we will address questions you might have like, "How can I immediately treat my symptoms?" but also, "Why are they coming up in the first place?" and "How can I resolve these underlying...
( English | español ) You feel like you've tried everything and nothing seems to work. You know where you want to be, but you just can’t seem to figure out how to get there. As a child or teen dealing with anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, significant change or loss, you may be feeling sad, afraid and/or struggling to maintain friendships. As a young adult moving along life’s path, you ma...
I work with children of all ages and their families looking for assistance in improving overall day-to-day well-being. This can include a variety of issues such as helping to improve parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, parenting support, and resolving individual issues such as anxiety, depression, processing of trauma, developmental challenges, and many other mental health...
( English | español ) United and Self-pay only. ///YOU ARE CAPABLE OF HEALING. YOUR MIND AND BODY ALREADY HAVE THIS ABILITY. Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive...
Have you ever read this quote? “I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.” I would like to believe that I am this person. I’m the one carrying those buckets of water. Life is difficult for even the strongest among us and at some point, everyone gets weary. Deciding to start therapy is an act of bravery i...
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in psychotherapy with adolescents, college students, and adults. My native languages are English and Spanish. I take a conscious approach to therapy that is warm, thoughtful, and attentive. In therapy, I focus on uncovering the unconscious patterns that are contributing to your current struggles. Discovering the reasons why certain difficulties keep...
Does your child/teen exhibit challenging behaviors and are you struggling to manage them? Have you (or your child) experienced a traumatic event? Are you dealing with work stress or relationship issues? I can help! I believe in a positive therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively with my clients to help them reach their goals and feel success. I'm committed to providing you with a sa...
Are you frustrated with your child/teens behaviors? Is life getting you down? Have you or a family member experienced trauma? I can help! I enjoy working with children, teens, and families when they are in situations that may feel hopeless. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an integral part of the process, and I strive to help my clients feel hopeful and safe. I specialize in behavioral...
Everyone deserves peace in their lives but sometimes there are struggles that cloud our ability to see our own strengths and the opportunities that are around us! Counseling is a way to have a non-judgmental professional help you manage your particular stresses and learn ways to cope. If you are struggling with self esteem, feeling confident and managing STRESS in your life we are here to help...
**Currently offering telehealth therapy and coaching sessions** A lot of things can get in the way of living a life you love- insecurities, shame, comparison, perfectionism, emotions you don't know what to do with, thoughts you'd rather not have, living in a society that devalues you, etc. I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working with individuals from all walks of...
I am passionate about helping individuals see and value the good in themselves. Oftentimes our minds can fool us into believing that we are not worthy, not enough, or unloveable. These are generalized falsehoods that are usually rooted in trauma. I work to create a safe space for you to begin to confront such negative core beliefs - to stare them down - in order to begin to challenge, dismantle...
