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
It has become a passion of mine to help those who have endured trauma and abuse. Trauma is not limited to abuse and can develop in many ways which can be debilitating. My focus in treatment is to guide and assist with understanding, compassion and most importantly healing in order for you to get your life back and be free from the past. I treat those who are affected by sexual, physical, and...
I am very collaborative and interactive as an individual, couples, and family counselor and as a relationship coach. I adapt my approach to the needs, goals and personality of each client. I often include state of the art methods, such as energy-based techniques, in addition to talk therapy. My ideal client is open to feedback and suggestions and appreciates spiritual development (not necessari...
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of...
Dr. Ray Montella provides Individual, Couples, and family Therapy; Clinical Assessments, and Psychological Evaluations for both adults and teens. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction or a mental health condition and is seeking help, call our team today for a free confidential assessment. My goal is to get you some tools, insight and relief to help alleviate symptoms and get yo...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a successful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding yo...
As a licensed counselor, I am committed to providing quality counseling services to the East Tennessee community. I have been licensed in Tennessee since 2015. I have worked in mental health since 2008. I had the wonderful opportunity since 2012 to work through a local church in a Christian environment providing guidance and support through a Christ-centered, holistic approach. Starting in 2016...
As a therapist for over twenty-five years, I have helped adults and couples from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of issues, feel and live better. I have extensive experience providing short and long-term psychotherapy to individuals ranging from college students to seniors. I strive to be supportive and non-judgmental in helping you address challenges, which may arise at different sta...
Life sometimes (or often!) presents us with challenges, obstacles and opportunities. These can lead to suffering, self-doubt, self-criticism, or feeling lost and unfulfilled. There are times when we identify something in our lives that we want to change (or come to accept) - yet we find ourselves stuck and unable to shift out of our patterns. I am here to help you get "un-stuck" and to create a...
Being a teen can be tough, so many ups and downs and feelings that seem out of control. Sadness, stress, negative thoughts, and overwhelming struggles can sometimes be too difficult to fight on your own. Sometimes it takes someone else's support to make changes for yourself. You don't have to do it alone because I am here to help. My goal in therapy is to work with you to explore what brings yo...
Hello! I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that change is always possible. To me unconditional positive regard in a therapeutic relationship is an integral part of therapy. I am warm, caring yet not afraid to challenge your thoughts and perceptions. I invite you to call and determine for yourself if I would be a good fit for you. I specialize in the following areas:...
Everyone has a story to share. Sometimes the story stops unexpectedly from life adjustments, stress, sorrow, and pain. The ability to turn the page and move forward can sometimes be blocked by barriers. Your resilience to not give up on your story and find your way through the challenging chapters is key for changing your storyline. Listening to your concerns without judgment. Acknowledging the...
A basic theme in behavior can be viewed as a directional thought process. If we think it, believe it, we can become it. This thought process can apply to how one handles a problem. There are times that problems interfere with daily life in such a way that it grows into an overwhelming place of emotional discord in our personal and/or professional lives. Stress, anxiety, depression, and...
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transition issues and career counseling. I work with a diverse population stressing a persons strength to become more empowered and gain control over lifes challenges. Areas of clinical focus includes mood disorders,addictive behavior, coping with loss and the effects of chronic low...
You're here because you are suffering in some way, whether it is a life transition, relationship, sexual issue, grief, anxiety or depression. Welcome to my page! I can work with you. I am a seasoned psychotherapist who has worked with almost every issue imaginable. I doubt that you'll shock me. You'll find me warm, accepting, work oriented, and highly competent. I don't specialize in any specif...
My approach to therapy is both collaborative and holistic: assessing clients' needs and meeting clients where they are in their individual, therapeutic, and life journeys. My goal is to work together with clients to help them gain a new sense of awareness and understanding into their presenting concerns and life struggles, whilst providing a safe, secure, non-judgmental, and culturally-sensitiv...
