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
I am a clinical psychologist with experience treating adolescents and adults and training graduate-level clinical counselors. My specialty, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is an empirically-supported short-term approach to treat anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessional thoughts, compulsive or unhealthy behaviors, depression, anger, and trauma. CBT strategies can also be useful in the domains of...
Finding balance can sometimes seem impossible. Often anxiety or sadness take over at the worst times and leave you feeling scared and alone. Finding a counselor you connect with can be one step toward reclaiming the life you deserve. Starting counseling can be exciting and undoubtedly a little scary, but I try to make that process as easy as possible. I provide a calm, supportive environment wh...
I am Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (#7196) by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. I graduated from Southern University and A&M College with my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017. I conduct the therapy I provide for my clients through morals and values of the Christian faith integrated with Cognitive-Behavior Therapy....
You’re the person that others look to as their rock and to assure them that everything is going to be fine. But things feel anything but fine. Even before quarantine measures were put in place, you felt anxious, stuck, and exhausted from trying to hold everything together because it feels like if you slip everything will come tumbling down. You’ve tried everything you can think of to bring...
Mended Hearts is organized exclusively for charitable, benevolent, therapeutic, educational, and agricultural purposes. To provide, promote, and support equine-specialized interventions in the area of therapy and education for the purposes of contributing positively to the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being of people with emotional, behavioral, social, and physical disorders ...
Why do so many of us avoid feeling? Somewhere along the line, we learned that discomfort was "bad." We all avoid in certain ways and it takes strength to look at ourselves compassionately. I balance a realistic, no fluff approach with warmth and empathy. We are all going through something, but I believe we can heal and be inspired by the little things (which eventually become the big things)....
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS* Coming to terms with the possibility that we may need support of any kind can be difficult, and once you’ve identified that need, finding a therapist or life coach to best suit your needs may prove to be even more difficult. It is paramount to our practice that client-centered treatment begins with your peace of mind, clarity, and feeling a strong presence of therapeut...
Making the decision to begin the journey into your own self-care can be overwhelming. I provide a safe, person-centered, and judgement-free environment that welcomes acceptance and healing. Sometimes having a container to "hold space" can be incredibly freeing of the daily challenges we face in life. I am passionate about working with individuals, youth, and families needing support with eating...
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples ...
I support those struggling with intimacy, trauma, relationships, and sex to generate the lives and relationships they long for. Those who choose to work with me have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or loss and may wonder if the impact of the past will ever fade. They may feel lonely, isolated, or overly dependent in relationships, and long for more fulfilling connection. Perhaps all the pie...
Marcus came into the counseling field to help break the stigma behind mental health therapy and to provide services to anyone searching for motivation, purpose, and clarity. Marcus believes we all have the capability to become the person we strive to be. It takes hard work, patience, and dedication. One day at a time. Marcus uses a Client-Centered and Humanistic approach to step into the client...
I love working with adolescents and adults in a private practice setting. I view therapy as a partnership and requires a person's active involvement to help change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I enjoy adolescents the most because of their complex issues while trying to navigate the world with all the environmental stressors that arise. I have worked in a private practice setting for...
Many times in life we are left searching for answers. We often develop feelings and behaviors that may become difficult to manage stemming from current circumstances or even previous experiences. I use a dynamic and multi-modal approach to therapy, integrating therapeutic strategies as appropriate to work with individuals on enhancing their emotional and behavioral well-being. Modalities used b...
Apollo Counseling is here to provide professional mental health and wellness support for individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in working with medical professionals, college students, adolescents, and young professionals in addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, and other mental health issues. Apollo Counseling can provide the support you need to overcome...
**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help th...
