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
As you and your family cope with life's current challenges, building your mental and physical resiliency is essential. You and I work in a partnership, identifying and enhancing your personal strengths, while also supporting you in times of challenge. Online, I offer specific strength based supports including Positive Psychology, Heart Rate Variability training, Mindfulness, and Meditation (fou...
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am the proud owner & creator of North Cook Counseling, where I offer couples, family, individual, and group therapy. Regardless of the type of session being held, I am committed to treating the 'whole person.' You are not just a set of symptoms entering into therapy; you are someone with a rich and often painful history of experiences, stemming from identity,...
AN OPEN MIND CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Open minded clients know that they are accountable for their own growth and recognize that change includes exploring alternative values and beliefs about their life. As an experienced professional I listen closely, confirming that I have an accurate understanding of your life situations. I don’t have answers for you. However, I have the skills and experience t...
I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 43 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling...
When I work with the pain of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation or trauma, often my clients' inclinations are to resist it, to stuff it, to pretend it's not happening or to judge themselves for these seemingly intrusive feelings. What if these emotions are surfacing because your mind and body wisdom are giving you the signal, through these experiences that your attentiveness and compassion ar...
I have experience in counseling with children, adolescents and adults/couples and families. I was a foster parent for 15 plus year. I understand those challenges on a daily basis within families and relationships. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens, children, and their families and all concerns. My approach uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered Therapy ...
***NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I believe that therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Taking the time to focus on yourself to better your life can reap benefits that last a lifetime. People come to therapy for many different reasons, but the one constant is that something isn't working for them. I believe that everyone has strengths and resilience, and therapy is...
Our histories and experiences color each and every one of our relationships. Gaining a broader understanding of how they shape us can be a significant component of developing and sustaining mutually satisfying relationships. With more than a decade of experience working with couples and families I focus primarily on relationship dynamics including marital enrichment, conflict resolution, parent...
Life is not always a straight line and the dots don't always connect in order and yet you can work through life transitions and THRIVE. I want to help you discover your strengths that you already have and find the life that is purposeful, meaningful and have more joy. Please call me and let's talk about how I can help you through life's stressors, whether it's work/life balance, relationships,...
Are you looking to break through barriers that keep you from living your best life? Are you tired of just "existing" & want to "live" life in the here & now? Then contact me for a free phone consultation today. Hello! My name is Foula Dargakis. I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, LGPC, who takes great pleasure in working with various populations; including individuals, groups &...
Feeling depressed and down? Struggling with anxiety? Suffering from panic attacks? Dealing with obsessive compulsive behavior? Unhappy with your life style and looking for a positive change? Burnout from stress? I am here to offer the best help. My goal is to create a supportive environment for my clients where they feel safe and secure. Together, we will work on learning new coping skills and...
Do you feel like you've hit a wall? You're spinning in circles? You keep reliving past experiences? Or perhaps you and your partner are having the same fights repeatedly with no resolution. Maybe you're a parent floating along in a sea of chaos that you can't ever seem to bring order to. Feeling alone, lost, or ashamed that you 'can't handle this' or you 'should know what to do' - everyone else...
I have a diverse background in providing overall psychosocial well-being to adults and adolescents. I have a particular passion for assisting veterans because I am a veteran as well. I believe I can serve you well by utilizing an open, honest, and genuine approach to the care I will provide to your psychological needs. I also feel I can be an asset to guiding your adolescent if conflict within...
I help people by listening to what they want from counseling, incorporating their values and Christian values to determine goals. Treatment plans are behavioral and specific using cognitive emotional reframing to achieve positive attitudes. Supportive encouraging confidential responses focus on the person's current and longer term situations. Goals are determined by assessing symptoms and...
At Smoky Mountain Counseling, we focus on holistic client-centered mental health care. We work with adults, couples, families and adolescents. In my work I help clients develop healthy boundaries, strengthen emotional regulation, and deepen self/other connection. Areas of focus include: Self Discovery, PTSD, Trauma, Insecure Attachment, Family Dynamics, Anxiety, Transitions, Addiction (substanc...
