
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

By searching for a therapist, you are already taking a big step toward feeling better. Maybe you've recently been feeling stuck, stressed out, or struggling in your relationships. My goal is to provide a safe environment for you to learn, explore and build the skills needed to create positive changes in your life. Warmth, compassion, and a core belief in our basic ability to grow, change and he...

Jamie Williams
San Jose
California
I will work with you from a systemic perspective, integrating various therapeutic approaches to accommodate your individual and/or family's needs. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment and I will collaborate with you to uncover what is at the root of your thoughts and feelings and will help you learn ways to cope and heal. I specialize in working with adolescents and children,...

Are you worried that your child is not showing the expected growth this year? Do you have concerns about your child's development, academic progress, or social development? Don't lie awake at night worrying. Call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your child's needs. I have been effectively and compassionately helping children with learning, behavioral, or emotional difficulties for...

We are a behavioral health team that provides mental health and addictions services to the Clinton County and surrounding communities. We believe in a "wholistic" approach (whole person - environmental, psychological, vocational, physiological, social, emotional, and spiritual) using innovative ways to promote personal wellness. We appreciate the diversity and individuality of all people,...

Dr. Trueblood is a strength-based psychologist who uses cognitive behavioral and Rogerian approaches to help people see challenges as opportunities for growth. By using perspective and available internal and external resources, an individual creates a stronger self leading to healthier, happier, and more fulfilling relationships. Focus on the mind, body, and spirit are also encouraged and...

In my practice, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I offer both short-term therapy and longer insight-oriented work. I utilize my years of experience, intuition, compassion, and humor to support my clients in addressing the issues that brought them into therapy. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, anger, abuse/trauma, parenting/divorce/blended family issues, foste...

Life can be difficult sometimes, right? Especially now with the challenges of COVID-19 including unemployment, teleworking, children at home, fear/anxiety about exposure. You may be experiencing sadness, isolation, hopelessness, relationship issues. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I've been receiving many requests for therapy for these reasons. I encourage you to give me a call, so we can get through these...

I offer Christian counseling for individuals, couples and families in Mill Creek and the surrounding areas. As a former pastor and now as a counselor I have worked with people at the heart of their need, hurt and pain. My approach to counseling involves a balance of grace and truth. I strive to offer a safe, caring, supportive environment while standing alongside and challenging clients to lear...

Casey L. Ferber
New York
New York
Thank you for taking the courageous step of searching for a therapist. We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to overcome them. I have a compassionate style and promote an atmosphere of trust, curiosity, and exploration. My approach is non-judgmental and focuses on accessing and building up your inherent strengths. I can help you to achieve more fulfilling...

Marilyn Chen
New York
New York
In my nine years of clinical practice, I have worked extensively with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity development, forensic issues, mood instability, and psychosis. I have effectively worked with clients suffering from various forms of mood disorder (adjustment disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder) and anxiety disorders (generalized anxie...

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience in the field of counseling and psychology for over 15 years. Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, and wished things were just a little different? I can provide a safe, warm and supportive environment where we can create meaningful solutions to your concerns through the therapeutic process.I understand that taking the first step...

Imagine life if your "problem" disappeared. Really, take a moment. Picture a world free of the burden that holds you back, keeps you silent, leaves you feeling lonely. On one hand, you crave that freedom more than anything, yet I'm sure you're questioning whether it's even possible to rid yourself of this pain -- this shame, addiction, depression, sleepless nights, unfulfilled relationships --...

If you are considering entering into counseling or therapy I would like to warmly welcome you to join my practice. Each individual brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to the counseling relationship. It is my intention to encourage that relationship by providing a safe and comfortable environment where we can explore, clarify, and heal those areas of life causing pain or difficulty a...

Lydia Rogers
Seattle
Washington
I specialize in navigating and resolving emotional discomfort with individuals, families and adolescents. For over a decade I have worked with adults and families in transition, with military members and families, elderly people in crisis; and in-patient mental health settings. Contact me to see if we can collaborate to build emotional strength, and tackle concerns, patterns and experiences tha...

My name is Shamim Sufi, a name that points to my roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a saf...