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
C&FD psychologists hold Doctorate degrees who are experienced diagnosticians and practitioners. We also work with a licensed professional counselor and a psychiatrist. We help kids, adolescents and young adults with difficulties, including but not limited to ADHD and other attention difficulties, anxiety, developmental disabilities, learning differences and disabilities and social-emotional...
( English | español ) Nuestros servicios son ofrecidos en inglés y español. I strongly believe that anyone, despite language and/or cultural differences can reach their full potential and overcome any obstacle placed in their way when given the proper guidance and tools. Being a bi-lingual school psychologist (Spanish and English), I have dedicated myself to learning more about how the bi-lingu...
I treat adults with a variety of mental health problems. My treatment philosophy is rooted in the Mental Health Recovery movement. Mental health recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. There are several key concepts in mental health recovery that form the basis for my practi...
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been working in this field for the past nine years. During that time I have worked in both private practice and community mental health where I have treated a wide variety of disorders, conditions, and life stressors. I aim to offer a compassionate, solution driven, and confidentially environment. During the course of my career I have lear...
I am an individual and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. I work with adults experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. I utilize integrative therapies that emphasize cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness strategies. I tailor these approaches to meet the...
I believe in our ability to change, grow, and live truly inspired lives. It can be so hard to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried, & unable to manage your emotions. You start to feel helpless and out of control. Or maybe, you are highly critical of yourself...and sometimes others. You constantly compare yourself to others and usually fall short. You just can't seem to quiet that...
I believe there is hope for profound change through the creative collaboration of client and therapist. I strive to create a warm and inviting environment where clients are able to share their experiences, realize their strengths, and develop a plan for achieving their goals. I enjoy working with children and adolescents and believe that an integral part of this is also providing support to...
( English | Français ) Do you wonder why the same problems show up over and over? Do you struggle to make the right decisions and then blame yourself for failing? Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck? If you respond positively to these questions, hope and help are at your fingertips. To support your needs, I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that help you deal...
If you are feeling stuck, PTSD, overwhelmed, frustrated, confused or sad lets make the new become familiar in order to achieve what you want. I provide individual therapy with adults, parenting issues with children and couples counseling. My passion is inspiring women in transition, addressing depression, trauma, anxiety and substance abuse while focusing on empowerment and independence. I...
Relationships take work! Whether its your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your family or your co-workers, it's all about communication. Using a holistic approach, I can help you find your way through the barriers that have created stress or caused other obstacles in your life. I know that one person or a supportive therapeutic experience can have the power to change one's perspective a...
It is my goal as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live. I have experience helping people with difficulties regarding depression, anxiety, panic, interpersonal communication, trauma, addictions, and anger, as well as addressing life patterns that have impeded them from their goals and hurt their relationships. I use...
When I see a new patient for the first time, I try to assess what he or she wants from life or from what each person is struggling. I do this with individuals or parents so together so we can determine what is best for him or her or their child at the current time. Sometimes people want to work on one problem and then develop a curiosity about how their minds work. Often in those situations, I...
We understand that looking for a therapist is not an easy task. However it is an important first step to making the changes that you want to make. At PeaceTree we utilize a strength based treatment model that is unique to each individual, couple or family. As a practice, we believe that individuals who go to therapy are some of the most well balanced individuals who use support when needed to...
Choosing a therapist is is hard, especially from a website. I hope these statements are helpful to you in making that decision. In general, I think of most issues as combinations of individual, biological, and environmental factors interacting in ways that cause problems in several aspects of our lives (work, relationships, health, etc.). Our work together includes attention to those interactio...
One of my first goals in therapy is to provide an atmosphere of privacy, safety and confidentiality. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, struggling with images of a traumatic event, never told someone about sexual abuse that still haunts you? Are you trying to get clean from alcohol and or drugs? Plagued by panic attacks or hopelessness? I would love to work with you so you can achieve your goals. ...
