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 specialize in family counseling and parenting. I will work to identify underlying causes of problematic behaviors and address those from an approach that combines practical tools with meeting the emotional needs of all family members. My goal is to reduce conflict and restore joy, trust and hope within the family. I realize that family life can be messy and hard, but I also believe that there...
As my practice name implies, I believe we are all mind, body, and spirit and we need to address healing in all areas to become whole. I bring to my practice my own experiences and growth over my 63 years of living. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy work; we all hold our own answers within ourselves and only need a compassionate and nurturing relationship and some new skills and...
**Is currently accepting new clients** Congratulations on taking that first step in seeking counseling. I fully recognize your strength and also appreciate everything that has led you to pursuing counseling in the first place. Sometimes we may become so frozen by all of the “what if” scenarios, planning for our future, and a general fear of things we can’t control. Other times we may get caught...
I AM OFFERING TELETHERAPY TO THOSE WHO CANNOT GET INTO AN OFFICE FOR TREATMENT. I have also expanded hours to accommodate clients during this very difficult time. I recognize how hard it can be to make that first counseling appointment. In fact, most people try everything possible before they decide they may need help. My priority is to make sure that you feel comfortable sharing personal thing...
First and foremost, I believe deeply in your capacity to heal. I operate from a point of view that recognizes sanity and goodness in all beings. I do not believe in “fixing” anyone because as humans we are not broken. Rather, I see my role as a guide who assists clients in bearing what is true, connecting to the wisdom of emotions, building life skills, and bringing curiosity and compassion to ...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* I believe that we must be deeply connected to who we are first, in order to deeply connect with others. I also believe that true connection matters in all aspects of life. I would be honored to assist you in finding the emotional healing you need to thrive in the future. Individual sessions are designed to provide a customized space for healing and hope ...
As humans, we are always growing and evolving. Sometimes this means figuring out who we are now, how to work through the past, how to love ourselves, and how to connect with others. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, as well as clients grappling with identity, depression, and anxiety. Together, we can identify where you struggle and where you can draw strength. I woul...
It can be difficult to make sense of and find meaning in our life experiences. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings to better understand and find solutions to life situations. Struggles with relationships, life stress, fear, and self-judgment of not being ‘good enough’ can hold you back from living authentically and to your full potential. My goal ...
My sole purpose is to align with you, understand you, and help you to heal. When you have the right tools to deal with your life’s problems it becomes easier to get through the tough times. I could write a bunch of psychological terms to be impressive, but that's not what you need. You need a guide, a partner, a soft place to fall apart, and a safe space to share your heart. That's where I can...
I work with clients who wish to process becoming a parent, are struggling with infertility, are looking to adopt and/or have a baby through surrogate, have suffered perinatal loss and/or grief, want to work through a traumatic experience before giving birth (including previous traumatic births and sexual assault,) are struggling with postpartum depression and/or anxiety, and/or who need guidanc...
“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the...
My main goal as a therapist is to help clients recognize the potential in themselves to live a meaningful life. Through therapy, individuals are able to regulate emotions and cope with stress in a caring and supportive environmentI utilize multiple approaches of therapy to fit each individual's need. As a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) I specialize in helping individuals who...
I am a Liscenced Social Worker with a certification in Behavioral Health. I have extensive experience treating individuals, couples and families negativily impacted by addiction, trauma and serious mental illness. My goal is to help you access and understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Putting them into a narrative that will help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self! I tak...
I have a breadth and depth of clinical experience primarily doing psychotherapy in private practice, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, family counseling and substance abuse treatment. My clients come to work on issues such as bipolar / depression, anxiety and panic, identity, low self-esteem, dating and relationship issues, traumatization, and aging and health issues. All are welco...
Hello. I am Dr. Alyx MacTernan, the founder of Elemental Mental Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Georgia and Texas. I have spent my career working to improve the mental health of patients and mental health services for members of my community. My passion is helping members of my community combat mental health issues and advocating for better mental health protection...
