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 enjoy working with clients of all ages that are motivated and eager to learn and accept positive change. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults as a social worker in the Child Welfare field. I have worked with children and families with trauma related histories including sexual abuse, substance use, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions and other menta...
Individuals and families may seek out support for a variety of reasons, from natural life transitions to difficult traumas that cause major ruptures in life, to exploration of family dynamics and consequential behaviors/interactions. I see myself as a supportive and collaborative relationship in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are looking for support to better understand what...
I strive to establish supportive, collaborative, and compassion-focused relationships with my clients. I have found the integration of evidence based practice into a collaborative, tailored treatment to be effective in meeting the client’s needs and preferences. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Supervisor with an expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Maudsley Family Based Ther...
We know there are things in life of which we have no control, but where we do have some control is in our responses to those things - even if it feels like we don't. Many times we just don't know how. My clients have trauma-related issues that have caused them ongoing problems. Traumas may be from childhood or from events experienced as an adult. Unresolved trauma masks itself in a variety of...
I believe everyone has power to heal. If you’re willing to make changes, I can assist you with tapping into your inner strength to support your healing journey. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and group therapy. I have specialty training in working with clients experiencing mood reactions related to infertility, pregnancy, reproductive and infant loss,...
**DR. BOSWELL IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Psychologist who has worked with a variety of individuals, couples, families, and children over the past ten years. I adopt a collaborative approach wherein the client and I begin to explore the areas of one’s life that cause suffering. Together, we undercover unhealthy,...
You might be holding it together on the outside, but underneath that happy exterior, you feel stressed and exhausted. You feel distant and like your loved ones just don’t get it. You notice there is tension and conflict, and this isn’t the life you envisioned for yourself. You want life-giving relationships, with less conflict and more connection. You want to feel like you’re reaching your full...
My ideal clients are youth and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and behavior problems. I enjoy helping individuals and families get to the root of a problem and persevere through life's challenges. I offer individual and family therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Additionally, my training has allowed me to work with individuals from various backgrounds and develop...
Our goal is to come alongside and provide supportive and encouraging treatment. Our vision is to see breakthrough and connectedness in mind, body and spirit. Nichole Le Monds is a licensed counselor and the Founder of Breakthrough Endeavors. She is passionate about helping people break out of limitations, breakthrough new development and become who they were created to be. She provides real and...
Do you feel frustrated by your child’s behaviors? Confused about the best parenting strategies to help them? Maybe you see your child struggling and you’re wondering if there’s something you can do to better support them. Maybe you’re confused about whether your child is just going through a phase or struggling with a true “disorder.” Disorder or not, you’re likely wondering the best way you ca...
As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment of trust where we can discuss and explore your hardships, pains, difficulties and challenges in life. Together we will work from a place of empowerment, discovering your hidden resources and gifts, to bring you new insights, peace of mind, and improved quality of life. I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) and I have over 25 years...
The best approach to mental well-being is simple: consistent, incremental change coupled with healthy thoughts leads to a more satisfying life. Changing the way we act affects the way we feel and the way we view ourselves. When working with me, you are guided towards intentional living and healthy thought processes. You are given a blueprint to follow that takes the guesswork out of change. You...
Are you struggling to cope with life transitions, low self esteem, or simply to manage the stresses of daily life? Do you feel like you just can't shake feelings of depression and anxiety? Are you pregnant or a new mother struggling to manage your mood and adjust to the demands of your new role? Do you have doubts about yourself and your abilities to make the changes that you want in your life?...
“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story." -Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. We often create a story about our lives that is untrue or unkind. We become bound by shame, guilt or negative self-perceptions. These views shape how we show up in the world and dictate what we f...
Each person I have the honor of coming into contact with allows me into their life in a way that I value beyond anything else. I think that underneath everything, we are all wishing to be heard and Seen for whom we perceive our truest Self to be. That is why I strive to work with clients in a way that creates space for exploring the lens in which they view their sense of Self and their...
