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
Art therapy offers a way for your child to communicate without sole reliance on words. As a registered art therapist and a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I specialize in the treatment of children's mental health issues such as: anxiety, depression, problems with attention/concentration, and stress reactions caused by trauma or painful life events. I have been in practice since 2005 ...
My therapeutic focus is on relationships, individuals, and couples. The goal of my practice is to help clients experience healthy relationships and peace within by integrating Christian theology and psychology. Since successful relationships begin with a clear perspective of self, I emphasize the importance of boundaries, attachment patterns, self-esteem, and emotional awareness and regulation....
I offer my clients a way back to functioning independently and living the lives that they would like to live. People struggling with depression or anxiety need a therapist who is proficient in effective, evidence-based treatment methods so that they can begin to enjoy their lives again. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am uniquely able to work with clients suffering wit...
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2013 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Kaiser Permanente Department of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine in San Diego, California. I then completed my post-doctoral training at the Kaiser Permanente Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology Services in Sa...
As a couple who no longer can communicate or connect, you often find yourself wondering how did this relationship get to this point. You are hurt, lonely, and more importantly scared of what is next. Every conversation ends up in a fight and more disconnect and confusion follows, bringing a sense of hopelessness and frustration. You both may still love each other and feel really bad for where y...
I believe that the most important part of helping a client relates to the development of trust between the client and therapist. It is essential to create an emotionally safe environment and demonstrate unconditional acceptance regarding the client's emotional experience. I am holistically oriented and use an integrative eclectic approach to treatment. I believe that the body and mind are...
If you struggle with feeling overwhelmed, burdened, exhausted, or numb there is hope. I specialize in working with those who have experienced primary and secondary trauma, whether it be a single traumatic event, complex, re-occurring trauma from childhood, or compassion fatigue from caring for others. Together, we will tailor the use of EMDR, talk therapy, somatic work, and simple life changes...
I provide a nonjudgmental, healing relationship with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, as well as those who have been abused as a child or adult. I help clients process repeating negative memories and self-judgment to achieve a positive sense of self, self-esteem, and confidence. By accepting who we are and what has happened to us, we can learn to be assertive for self and in...
For the past 15 years as a senior staff psychologist at Kaiser Permanente, I have helped hundreds of people to heal their emotional wounds and recover peace of mind. If you're finding that your daily mood and quality of life are being diminished by mental or physical symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress or relationship challenges, please give yourself the gift of a free...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years. I believe that psychotherapy can heal pain and help people to live more fulfilling lives through a collaborative working relationship between therapist and client/patient. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, repeated problematic relationship patterns, grief, a history of or...
"You were born with wings. Why crawl when you can fly?" ~Rumi. Therapy should be a wonderful experience of growth and healing. In a creative, nurturing environment, we will work together to release the effects of past trauma and courageously move forward to create a fulfilling and healthy future. I am a licensed psychotherapist possessing 20+ years of experience treating those struggling with a...
Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a...
It has been an incredible privilege and honor in my many years of experience to work with every client I encounter during some of the most trying times in their lives. My clients feel immediately my genuine care, compassion and dedication to helping them resolve whatever issues they are encountering. I am extremely focused on providing the absolute best client/customer care experience for my...
My goal is to help individuals and families find strength and power within themselves to achieve their personal goals and deal with moments of adversity. I strive to help people work through conflicts, traumas, and other significant life events in order to reach a healthy sense of healing and empowerment. I believe in promoting open communication, restoring trust in one's self, and utilizing...
Those of us wounded by moral & spiritual injuries need more than support and coping; we need to make meaning of what's happened, come to terms with loss of identity & self-esteem, & find a path to forgiveness when there are no answers. Perhaps your religious faith, once a source of comfort, seems to no longer serve. There are stages of growth in spirituality & faith and the most profound come...
