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 have found that all people need a safe space to explore the complexities of daily life and relationships. I have found great joy in partnering with clients to repair the parts of them that have been impacted by struggle, loss, conflict, and trauma as well as working with clients and their partners/families to restructure how people interact in order to make relationships feel accepting,...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I value the counseling process and believe everyone deserves someone to walk with them along life’s journey. I honor the importance of a caring relationship in the counseling setting in order to address and face life’s challenges. My hope is to offer a safe and welcoming environment to explore these experiences. I ...
Jeannie Geherin Hatt helps adults, adolescents, children and couples find their best life. Through supporting her clients, they develop and utilize effective techniques for managing and decreasing personal stressors, overcoming personal obstacles, and bringing hope back into their lives. Because her life has been blessed by these techniques, she desires to share them with you. Jeannie uses...
I specialize in working with youth and families who have experienced trauma, have difficulty regulating their emotions, or are having difficulties in school. I understand it can be difficult for a child or adolescent to seek mental health services; I use various techniques including play and art to help engage my clients in the counseling process. I make sure to involve clients in every step of...
No two people or situations are exactly the same. I use active listening skills as you express your reality, so that we can work towards a positive change in your situation. I enjoy and continue to work with a diverse clientele. Providing services to adult and adolescent individuals who may be dealing with depression, boundary setting, bullying, self-esteem, peer pressure, gender identity or ot...
Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or want to improve your life? Have you had a recent loss or wish to improve the relationships around you? Do you have the desire to make positive changes in your life? Are you looking for new direction, perspective, insight, seld-awareness and self-change? If you are reading this than I believe you do. Together, let’s work together to reach your goals for a...
My name is Buki and I am a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor. I provide individual and group counseling services to a diverse clientele consisting of self-referred children, teenagers, and adults. Through comprehensive client-centered, multicultural, and cognitive-behavioral counseling approaches, I help empower my clients to explore and understand themselves, as well as define goals, plan...
Gil Fernandez holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is trained in CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, substance abuse recovery, mind-body relaxation, and cognitive restructuring with a specialization in trauma resolution and co-occurring disorders. Gil Fernandez performs Immigration Evaluations and Assessments where hi...
*NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS* I am a licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors and couples. Certified in conflict resolution and medication, I strive to help clients improve their communication and listening skills. With an extensive background working with families, I offer tools and skills to strengthen their...
Let's talk about it. Sometimes just letting it out, whatever it is, can feel better. I want to listen, think with you, and support your growth as your life becomes more comfortable. I am a trained listener, thinker, and secret keeper. I don't give advice, take confession, or diagnose. I listen with my heart and ask the questions that are important. As we talk, we can sort out the confusing, sta...
As a counselor, I believe in empathy and open-minded approaches that are receptive to situational changes. I strive to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all of humankind, so clients can have the space they need to write the next chapter of their story, regardless of how messy it started. I believe individuals best overcome negative changes through the support of secondary sources, a...
If you are reading this page, there is a chance that you are looking for some understanding, healing, and hope. I appreciate that it can often be quite difficult to seek help. My hope as a therapist is to support you in feeling comfortable and safe while creating connections to yourself, your important relationships and your community. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience, and I am here to wa...
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety or anger, these emotions can impact all areas of your life (including your relationships, work, peace of mind) and prevent you from being your best self. As your provider, my goal is to give you the tools to reach your personal goals and process and cope better with life circumstances in a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment. When you m...
I understand the importance of needing to feel understood and seen. When therapy is successful, we often will experience a greater sense of spaciousness inside ourselves, freedom from our own judgments, and are reminded that confronting our pain won’t destroy us. The goal is not a short-term fix but instead a long-term shift that brings forth feelings of empowerment, resiliency, and a confidenc...
I am committed to providing compassionate and client focused care to my clients. Meeting you where you are emotionally, allows me to help you reach your mental health and life goals. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, families and offer family therapy. I also have experience working in corrections; therefore, I understand the stress of that environment and its impact on those w...
