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 am sorry, but I'm unable to accept new patients until further notice. I'm an experienced male therapist who's probably been where you are now, and can help you get back to living well. Relationships, divorce, parenting, work... they can be awful. I'll help you find clarity, assess your options, and make changes. As adults, we have to honorably juggle our responsibilities, duties, and desires....
I am excited that you have chosen to take the journey towards improving your overall quality of life. At times we may feel the stressors of life are too much to handle alone. I would like the opportunity to partner with you in working through the process of growth and change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I have 14 years of experience in worki...
I can help you get unstuck from stagnation in your life by working through inner conflicts or ambivalence that may be blocking your progress. I can support you in navigating a challenging work, relationship, or life-stage transition. I can be your ally in identifying your authentic life passions, goals, calling, direction, and/or purpose, thereby realizing your full potential. If you are feelin...
Shira combine her corporate world experiences with her belief in the prospect for self-betterment and self-discovery though psychotherapy. She is dedicated in assisting individuals and couples appreciate their feelings, thoughts, and experiences and how it may have impacted their perceptions of their lives, themselves, and their interpersonal relationships. Shira is trained and experienced in...
I enjoy working with all ages, and have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma and anxiety. I love helping children who are in foster care and/or who have been adopted, and also with adults who have experienced a traumatic childhood. It is very satisfying to watch someone overcome the obstacles that have kept them from enjoying life and reaching their highest potential...
Congratulations on taking the FIRST courageous step toward dealing with your PAIN that is no longer working for you; or perhaps you like to grow and learn more about yourself; or you want to achieve HEALING from grief/loss related to major life changes. Painful symptoms related to trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, or relational issues are tough to tackle by yourself. Understanding and dealing...
When the world sees you, they see someone who's smart, wildly successful, and "has it all together." But how you feel on the inside tells a different story. The weight of the world is on your shoulders. The unrelenting pressure at work, trying to be the be all for everyone in your life, doing the online dating thing and trying to do you. In reality In reality you are falling apart. Anxious,...
***CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS*** As a therapist, I use a more holistic approach to therapy and to meet my clients where they are currently at in life. I collaboratively work with you in order to find balance in your life and in your relationships with others. As humans, we can become codependent with our own behaviors, relationships, and feelings that have had a negative impact on the min...
Are you looking for an experienced, local therapist for yourself or a family member? I have had extensive experience, both professionally and personally, in treating both adults and children. who have suffered loss, childhood abuse, depression and shame. I offer my clients a choice of being seen in my Oak Park office or the unique option of experiencing the convenience and comfort of in-home...
Having some challenges? Working during the day and need evening sessions? I'm available after normal work hours and on Saturdays. Come see me. As a behavioral therapist, I believe in changing the way you think, and behave. I believe this will allow you to have a different response to life situations. Although you can't change your past, together we can learn new ways to adapt and deal with curr...
I have a strong affinity for veterans and their exclusive issues and also work well with women struggling with concerns around safety, self-worth, and body image. I also enjoy working with a broad spectrum of issues including, trauma, abuse, self-harm, depression, and life transitions. I want to help you to help yourself. I do so by getting to know you and all the barriers that get in the way o...
Navigating through the journey of life we inevitably run into hindrances that challenge our momentum. Change is hard and can often be a sudden and unpredictable, leaving us without the proper tools to cope with these changes. We have to learn to acclimate to our surroundings. Whether it's a traumatic response, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, loss of confidence, feeling lost and overwhelmed,...
Hello. My name is Karin Glans, and I offer a strength based, compassionate, and non- judgmental therapy environment for my clients to create the satisfying life and relationships they desire. My focus is on empowering individuals, couples, and families to develop their unique potential, explore emotions,unmet needs, and learn life skills that can increase personal and interpersonal growth. Maki...
I see adults for individual psychotherapy and also provide psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I work from the psychoanalytic tradition, where I emphasize the role of a patient's early attachments in the development of his/her sense of self and others. I appreciate the importance of the patient-therapist relationship and understand that trust is a necessary part of the...
My main focus in therapy is to provide a safe environment for each client, in order that they may feel completely understood. I believe that ALL behaviors make sense, you are not crazy. We have all been through experiences that have shaped and molded us into the people we are today. We all have used maladaptive coping strategies in efforts to meet real and legitimate needs. A part of the...
