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
A down-to-earth approach is often what is needed to get to the heart of the struggles in our lives... Psychospiritual growth, relationship issues and feelings of isolation, as well as skillfully working with depression and major life transitions are my specialities. My role is to accompany and intuitively guide you through a journey of self-discovery, deep healing and transformation. Together w...
Sometimes life’s burdens can seem too heavy; daily stresses too overpowering. Everyone needs a little guidance from time to time from someone who can help us see and use the deep reserves of the strength that lies within us. Recognizing a problem is the first step towards finding a solution. To seek help for the problem is a sign of courage, not weakness. The goal of therapy is to empower you a...
My passion is to empower others to build self-confidence through therapy. Through self-confidence, you can learn how to care for yourself in ways that help you grow using self-compassion and maintain your mental health. Throughout the years, I have learned different holistic therapeutic approaches to help you maintain a balance in life and reach the goals you are seeking through therapy. Therap...
Every journey in life begins with a choice. Sometimes, we are faced with challenging choices involving family, children, job, sexual identity disclosure, or mental health issues. When confronted with these situations, we often get stuck and we find ourselves feeling confused or indecisive, or just plain tired and overwhelmed. These kinds of life experiences can affect our mood, mental well-bein...
I am a peaceful person and a skilled listener. It is my goal to create a safe and welcoming environment for all people to find healing and growth as they need it. I can help with the process of exploring your goals and motivations in therapy so that you can be equipped with the tools that you need. People are so much more than their presenting issues. As life's issues are often interconnected, ...
Pamela Thompson, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor/psychotherapist who specializes in treating children, young adults, and families. Pamela works with clients to identify dysfunctional patterns in relationships, develop effective coping strategies, and to assist clients in reaching their therapy goals using cognitive behavioral therapy. In the last 4 years, she has worked extensively wi...
Difficult life events or trauma may have shaped your past. Whether you are experiencing mood instability or anxiety, life transitions, or grief and loss of a loved one, you are not alone. I offer a kind, compassionate and nonjudgmental space to support people through hard times and self-exploration. Together we will identify what you want and need in your life, right now. In addition to my work...
I am a licensed psychologist at the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT) with training in assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. I enjoy working with neurodivergents (ADHD, Autism, TBI, etc.) and cooccurring conditions/trauma to address their concerns with treatments supported in the research. I also work to collaborate with families and school teams where...
Trying to be a happy, healthy, creative human in today’s world requires new skills to face new challenges. Overwhelming anxiety, depression, and relationship instability are often products of our ancient nervous system struggling to adapt to an environment with new rules, new pressures, and old wounds. As a species we are subjected to increasing pressure to perform, produce, and project a life...
I offer client-centered supportive & insight-oriented therapy, & enjoy connecting deeply with people at all stages of recovery from psychological worries—from those interested in trying therapy for the first time to folks returning for another period of healing, exploration, & growth. I have a warm, non-judgmental temperament that allows people to share what brings them into session, even when ...
Accepting new Clients Telehealth Available, email for fast response! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I have provided therapy for a wide range of issues including treating Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, stress management, trauma, drug and alcohol issues, and addressing life changes. I graduate...
My name is Janette Yoo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I enjoy working through anxiety, ADHD, behavior modification, depression, grief and loss, life transition phases and trauma. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership that can be used as a tool for...
Have you put your dreams aside or hold back in expressing yourself for the fear of being a burden/shaming those around you? Feel like chasing time while you attempt to be wife, a mother,a career woman, all while trying to keep the best daughter award? Do you notice yourself using self-sacrifice as the currency to get the love you deserve? Many Filipino Women hold traditional cultural dialogues ...
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Haven't been feeling like yourself lately? Are you feeling depressed and or anxious and you don't know why? Do you feel like you haven’t recovered from the breakup of a relationship? Are you a couple whose relationship is currently struggling? We often have an idea of what our best life would look like but need the tools and support to g...
My ideal client is someone who has difficulty making sense of their emotions but has a willingness to learn about them. I love working with people during the "transitional" phases (ie. going to high school, college, getting married, losing a loved one, having a baby, etc.). I fancy helping others "make meaning" of their lives in transition. I also enjoy working with people who have experienced...
