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
Hi, I'm Diane. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I treat a variety of conditions, but specialize in addiction treatment, as well as depressive and anxiety disorders, which are often the underlying cause of unhealthy behaviors to include substance abuse issues and co-dependency. Life can be full of experiences that leave us feeling afraid, overwhelme...
Hello! I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) And Nationally Certified Counselor. I am currently working on completing my Registered Play Therapist certification and specialization in various modalities. I currently specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 0-24 with the diagnosis of developmental disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues...
We at APLA Health - Long Beach are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and...
Hello! I'm Dr. G - I believe therapy is transformative. That being said, therapy is not “one size fits all,” and finding what works for you is a critical part of the process. My personal style combines empathy and trust, with understanding and some humor. Please reach out if you have any questions about therapy, mental health, or my practice. I specialize in the treatment and assessment of peop...
I am a therapeutic educational consultant and residential specialist. My practice is for kids as young as 6 and as old as 24. I work with issues such as: school refusal, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, adoption, learning differences including autism and adhd. I have a family-systems orientation - healing one part of a family rarely yields long-term...
Our everyday experiences can leave us feeling upset about our past and anxious about our future. When we experience this, we move through our days looking for answers to feel better and gain control of our lives. We may find that our worries and feeling get in the way of our relationships, jobs, and school. Understanding our experiences, who we are, and learning to be present can help address t...
Healing from difficult life circumstances can and does happen. For 20 years I have worked with adolescents, adults and families to help them heal from traumatic stress, transform their lives, and become their best selves. Utilizing creative and holistic interventions from an array of therapeutic modalities, such as IFS, EMDR, Solution Focused & TF-CBT, I work with individuals suffering from PTS...
Hello! I’m a licensed psychologist in Texas, providing short and long-term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up). I have worked across a variety of settings with people with presenting concerns ranging from mild to severe. Some areas of specific experience and interest are anxiety, depression and mood concerns, eating and body image concerns, uncommon experiences and thinking...
My primary focus includes meeting people where they are on their personal journey and helping them to better understand themselves, work through unresolved issues, and increase their quality of life. Together we can work on overcoming life’s challenges. Everyone’s story is unique and deserves to be heard. My goal is to create a safe, open, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can work together...
It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious in our busy world today…. especially when you throw marriage and family into the mix. I believe we can work together on therapy goals to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. You don’t have to do this alone! I would love to help you overcome social anxieties, negative self-talk, feelings of inadequacies, and just feeling like you are out of pla...
**Now accepting new clients** Weekend and evening appointments available**. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, children and families. **I am fluent in Spanish** Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia,...
Thank you for visiting the referral website and researching this important decision. You have accomplished the difficult first step to creating change in your life. As a therapist I draw from the best evidence based practices to provide a holistic treatment approach for my clients.I work with children, teens and young adults. With all clients I aspire to create therapeutic relationships founded...
We are living through a difficult time. Being able to live in this space of not knowing what the future holds can be disorienting. I provide support for anyone experiencing any form of distress, depression, or anxiety. I often work with clients on questions of purpose and direction. Overarching my approach is an interest in the creation of meaning. How do we make sense of a shifting world? How ...
I am a licensed independent trauma informed mental health clinician and earned my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health at Lesley College in 2000. I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as couples work. I strongly believe that developing a trustful and empowering therapeutic relationship is the bases of effective treatment. I believe every client ...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy with children, adolescents, and families in Sarasota County. I believe that Moms are the cornerstone of our families and need to be supported and uplifted. When our moms are struggling, the whole family suffers. I have experience working with moms with postpartum depression and anxiety. I have also spent much time developing my portfolio...
