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
Accepting new patients into my growing practice. I believe everyone has a best self and that sometimes this best self gets lost or forgotten about. My practice is about helping individuals, couples, and families become their best selves. This may mean working through compulsive behaviors (drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, shopping, etc.), addressing depression or anxiety, working to repair...
THRIVE instead of just get by! Are you an adult seeking individual therapy and interested in utilizing a compassionate and contemplative approach in relating to your life in order to reduce stress, anxiety or depression? Are you seeking support for trauma, grief or loss? Are you wanting to cultivate balance during life challenges & find freedom from limiting beliefs? Whether coming to therapy t...
There are a lot of ways to spend one hour. But the idea of ending an hour feeling more hopeful than when you began sounds like time well-spent! I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are and working with you to find your new or rediscovered path at your own pace and in your own way. Give me a call/text or schedule a 30-minute consultation with me free of charge - let's see if we're a g...
Hello! I bring almost 30 years experience working in the Aspen area providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, adults and families. My passion is being able to connect with each person individually to uncover their strengths while providing a safe and naturing environment to assist them in reaching their goals. I am just a guide, only you know your story and through therapy a ne...
My approach to counseling is focused on providing clients with a safe, non-judgmental environment in which they are able to find wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment. I value each and every person as an individual, with individual needs, and work collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve their goals. Candace Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern practicing under the...
Carly Grabowski is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed chemical dependency counselor. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She has experience providing treatment to adults with dual diagnosis and substance use disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her specialties include addiction,...
Caitie Pennington is a licensed clinical social worker who received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky. She has prior experience working with adolescents, transitional youth and adults in intensive in-home services. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma systems therapy, motivational interviewing and...
If you are experiencing relationship issues, chronic stress, burnout, or big life changes, then hypnotherapy can be a great way to reduce anxiety, boost your confidence, and develop better self-care habits so you can be more positive, find greater balance, improve your relationships, and increase your overall awesomeness. As a hypnotherapist, I work with young adults, business professionals, an...
Mental health affects how we think, feel, & act. Mental & emotional wellbeing improves our ability to make healthy choices & cope with stress. We are better able to accept change & more readily adapt to new circumstances. And, having a better understanding of ourselves helps us build stronger, healthier bonds that foster more satisfying & supportive relationships. Counseling can help you when y...
I use a strength based, collaborative, and mindful approach during treatment. I practice from a trauma and attachment based lens bringing mindfulness and curiosity into each session. For over 15 years, I have been successfully working with children, youth and families. Together we will explore past and current stressors and how these experiences have impacted habits and coping styles with an...
"You're fired Dr. Gaal! We don't need you anymore" are glorious moments in the life of this therapist. My clients have met their goals and are embarking on successful futures. It is my belief that all people want satisfying lives and everyone can achieve it. Each of us has a unique definition of what is "satisfying." Relationships (marital, familial, collegial, communal), careers, and a sense o...
I like to help empower individuals and assist them in discovering how to use their own strengths to make improvements. I believe that with the right support, everyone has a chance to reach their goals. I work with children, adolescents and adults in English and Spanish. Me encanta ayudar y apoyar a la comunidad Latina, por eso ofrezco sesiones en español. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...
Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can. This is my basic premise from which I practice my clinical approach. Often times life throws many curve balls that makes you feel overwhelmed, stuck, lost and fearful. During these times growth and change can seem like a far fetched idea and can affect you well into adulthood, but life is not meant to be lived this way. I am a New York St...
Welcome! Are you looking to build a relationship with a therapist that is empowering, reality based and constructive? If so, we will be a great team. The focus of my practice revolves around a positive and energetic approach, aimed at supporting you as you uncover your "wholeness". I believe in open and honest collaboration. This proves to be powerful in therapy and supports significant movemen...
