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
On the inside, you are confused, hurting, and you don't like to feel this way. You feel free when you become intoxicated, binged, yell at those closest to you, sometimes, you find yourself alone staring and thinking. You feel something, you are just not able to say exactly what's bothering you. The more you try to pretend everything is okay, the more you see yourself losing your grip on things...
You might be going through a challenging life transition, crippled by worry or a traumatic experience; you have decided it's time for a change and therapy is a great tool to get you there. We can work on finding your inner strength and ultimately achieve your goals to improve your quality of life. We'll work together to enhance your (or your child's) strengths to help you overcome the challenge...
Hi, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals, couples and families. I believe in strength-base services, which view clients and families as innately whole and healthy. From this perspective, my job is to identify strengths and supports, foster emotional resiliency, and provide tools to move through the world with increased confidence and self-compassion. With couples a...
Are you worried, confused or frustrated by your young child's behavior? Out of ideas and longing for support? Relationships are not easy, and they begin at birth! I am an infant-family and early childhood mental health specialist with over 10 years of experience working exclusively with young children ages 0-6, including children who have experienced traumatic or stressful life events. I use...
I currently have some openings for new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today....
Don’t wait another minute to create your best life. I am known for being “real” and getting results! I do weekend hours so you can heal with flexible hours. I’m trained in multiple therapeutic modalities to ensure best interventions. Recently, a father of a client shared this with me: “Hi Riesa, we haven’t been in touch for a while but I thought of you while I was texting with my daughter...
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy or counseling, when you step into my office, you will be treated with respect, compassion, and validation. You will be given the needed space to identify your true feelings, essential needs, amazing strengths and innermost hopes. Therapy will help you gain greater understanding and insight into yourself and situation. Compassionate self-knowledge will...
Natasha Watkinson, M.Ed, NCC, LMHC is a Board Certified, Licensed Psychotherapist. Natasha focuses on the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental, physical and environmental factors. Her practice welcomes all ages, genders, sexual orientations and cultures who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. She also refers to a network of trusted specialists so patients...
Life has a way of reminding us that we can't do it all alone. At times, we may need support or just someone who will listen. I am here to help you discover balance, redefine your situation, and move forward toward your personal freedom. I have had a diverse experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and children/adolescents. I am also certified to provide treatment for individua...
As a therapist, I believe in the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship with each and every one of my clients. This relationship enables the client and therapist to safely explore any current challenges or stressors that the client may be facing. I develop a treatment plan that is unique to each of my clients to help improve their mood, challenge their distorted beliefs, and...
I am a clinical psychologist, specializing in health and wellness. I offer a mind-body approach to treatment and believe in the power of understanding how our thoughts shape our physical and emotional health. My goal is to provide a collaborative, supportive atmosphere in which we focus on understanding your strengths and find solutions to living a happier and healthier life. My style is...
Life brings all kinds of situations our way. From experiencing a traumatic event to managing difficult relationships, many experience a time in their lives in which they feel broken and in need of some help to try to put it all back together. It is my hope that you will allow me the privilege of journeying with you and working with you to once again create something beautiful from the broken...
"There is nothing you can tell me that won't strike me as beautiful and human" -Cheryl Strayed. Major life changes, invalidating home/social lives, past trauma, and current stressors affect moods, behaviors, and relationships, often leaving us repeating unhelpful patterns. When our attempts to cope with and repair issues no longer work, it's time to seek therapy. I will collaborate with you and...
*Currently accepting new clients for individual counseling only* Hi there, I’m Taniquell. I specialize in working with couples and adult individuals to navigate struggles and stuck places in their lives and relationships in order to achieve meaningful life change, inner healing, and secure, fulfilling relationships. My focus is to help clients grow their innate confidence, compassion, clarity, ...
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I work with people whose struggles range from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, sexual trauma, divorce, relationships, identity development, life transition and adjustment, faith struggles, and people looking to explore one's inner self. I find therapy to be most successful when a relationshi...
