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 am not accepting new clients at this time.** I provide therapy to people who have a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, school or work issues, pregnancy and postpartum issues, parenting challenges, or an interest in personal growth. I believe that we are all doing the best we can AND there is more we can do. My work balances skill build...
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) currently practicing within the District of Columbia. Children, teens, and young adults are the foundation for our future society. This population and their families are the bulk of the services that I provide. My therapeutic sessions focus on relieving stress by simply solving problems. My approach is to be honest, direct, while creating an...
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) who works with adults seeking holistic healing and wellness. My goal is to provide a warm, culturally-aware and collaborative environment to support clients in their journey of self-discovery, growth, and wholeness. I enjoy working with members of the LGBQ+, trans, poly communities and specialize in relationship and...
Healing is a non-linear process. I will guide and support you through the ups and downs of change by empowering you to embody your strengths. My goal as a therapist is to help you build a better relationship with yourself and others by exploring your authentic needs and fostering self-acceptance. I am highly sensitive to cultural and societal influences and the impact they have on each person’s...
What would your life look like, if freedom was awakened? What might need to be accepted, changed, shifted, released, or tended to for empowerment or autonomy to be felt or be embraced? I have discovered, that in order to make a change in one’s life, one must first accept the reality that a change needs to be made. This can be excruciatingly painful to be awake to these parts of our lives or sel...
My practice encompasses Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and many other forms of traditional therapy. EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has consistently demonstrated incredible benefits to individuals. youth, families and groups. Having practiced for over 17 years, I continue to enjoy sharing the passion and success of my work with others. Using my training and person...
*Unfortunately, I am not able to take on new clients at this time.* I enjoying aiding clients and their families through their personal trials. While my specialization lies within the contexts of Grief and Trauma related issues, I have an overall passion to assist clients though any challenge they face in life. My specialty in Grief, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, is birthed from an awareness ...
Have you lost hope? Are you ready to thrive? Are you ready to begin your healing journey? Do you feel stuck and out of control? Is it time to forgive? Ready to explore? Maybe you're wanting to check in with yourself and evaluate any opportunities for reflection, growth, self compassion and change? These are common areas that I explore with clients. Allow me to walk with you and offer a judgemen...
As a parent, you want your children and teens to make good decisions, feel safe and secure, create/maintain positive friendships, and learn strong problem-solving skills. Parents often contact North Shore Family Services when their child is misbehaving at home or at school, not listening, having meltdowns, showing signs of anxiety, or struggling to make connections with peers. I give you and th...
Have you been avoiding dealing with something hoping that it will go away but it doesn't? Do you have flashbacks of past trauma & feel "stuck" & can't get past it? Are you hurting from past abuse or abandonment from someone you trusted? Are you always expecting something bad to happen & find it difficult to relax? Or are you really struggling with a recent change in your personal life or at wor...
It can be difficult to balance all the needs and demands of life, as well as those of people you love and care for, while still taking care of yourself. Circumstances can be made even more difficult when a person is dealt a major setback in the form of depression, anxiety, family or work stress, or a traumatic experience. The good news is that each of us has the strength and courage necessary t...
Addiction, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety can be crippling to experience. But even worse, they can be lonely and stigmatizing, causing those who suffer to feel distant and disconnected from everyone else - even though these disorders are very much a part of human existence. In fact, science tells us that most of us suffer through at least one of these disorders at some point in our lives...
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, homelessness, mentoring and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with...
As a clinical psychologist, I consider therapy to be a collaborative process and use a flexible array of evidence-based therapeutic tools to craft the best treatment plan to meet my clients’ goals. I have experience successfully treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional difficulties. My training includes Cognitive-Behavioral...
I work with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, and families, with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, intimacy struggles, and existential crises. People inherently want to feel at peace, safe, secure, understood, and cared about . When treated with unfloundering dignity and kindness,...
