
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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Jackson, WY. I work with a wide range of clients including children, teens, families, individual adults and couples. I was licensed in in California in 1999 and licensed in Wyoming in 2014. Common presenting problems include depression, mood, anxiety, attention and focus and these issue's impact on communication and in important person...

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* So many things have changed over the last few weeks. Are you overloaded or underwhelmed? We all have different circumstances that we are dealing with in these uncertain times. Maybe you need assistance dealing with this new way of life or you desire to enhance the one you've been living. It is the most challenging of times, that we are offered the opportuni...

Casey Frazee Katz
Cincinnati
Ohio
The values that form the foundation of my person-centered therapeutic approach are trust, empathy, honesty, non-judgmental environment, inherent strengths, and humor. I value your experiences and approach the therapeutic relationship with the belief that you are an expert in your life's experiences. In sessions, we collaborate to enhance strengths and identify a way forward toward what you are...

Brent J Carpenter
Billings
Montana
I enjoy working with a diverse client population including those seeking health and behavior change, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, persistent life stressors, family discord, and adjustment issues related to chronic illness. In my experience, counseling requires attention to all areas of our lives, and the basis of successful counseling is a trusting and collaborati...

Navigating through life at times can be challenging & stressful. Sometimes we need others to come along beside us to inspire, strengthen, motivate and propel us toward our desired growth. It is our belief that it is possible to navigate through life's challenges in peace. Peace can be available even when situations appear to be dry & unfruitful. Peace begins with your perspective regarding thos...

I work with all ages (but specialize with adolescents and youth) through a strengths-based approach that is focused on identifying natural supports, tools and skills to better their every day life. I support individuals or families to clearly identify their goal(s) and try to make specific progress toward their goals each week. I can conduct my sessions using either English or American Sign...

Dr. Gabrielle Galler-Rimm ("Dr. Gabi") is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, underachieving in school, aggression, defiance, obsessive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, as well as a range ...

Tired of feeling "stuck" & helpless? It's time to take back your life! This is not how you wanted it to be...constantly overwhelmed, anxious/on edge, feeling lost and discouraged. From conflict in relationships to your own basic sanity.… it's a never ending cycle of chaos in your head that won't stop. Everything seems to trigger you from something painful in the past. Fear and worry make it har...

Cenk Cokuslu
New York
New York
I consider therapy as a journey during which one may eventually reach shores of clarity, insight, self-understanding, and transformation. As one sets sail towards the stormy waters of the emotional realm, one gradually discovers the new geographies of conflicted feeling states, ambiguous thinking patterns, and problematically repetitive behaviors in the forgotten coordinates of the inner world...

Hello there! It is so lovely to connect with you. What an honor it is to be a witness to women evolving and growing into themselves. I wholeheartedly honor you in showing up for yourself to begin this search. When we arrive here, ready to do our inner work, we can sense a readiness to shift our lives. Most of us have not been taught how to navigate and investigate what is happening inside. I wa...

Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and...

Most clients often struggle in areas of love, relationships, loss, or major life transitions. The goal of the therapeutic relationship is to help clients move through the life cycle, and to develop a better understanding of the areas where they may feel stuck. My approach is an authentic client-therapist relationship, and compassion. I work from an integrative approach to co-explore with couple...

I have many years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence, children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a parent who has raised a child with a disability, I am familiar with the challenges of raising a child who has special needs. I believe that all therapy should be trauma informed, as we all do the best we can with what w...

Tiffany Pierce
Wichita
Kansas
I focus on treating individuals, couples and families in pursuit of relief from various emotional, behavioral and relational struggles. I seek to empower clients as they reshape and restore their lives following emotional hurts, changes in mood, traumas and other life-altering circumstances. I'm committed to assisting clients as they build identity, live with integrity and achieve sustainable...

None of us are immune to hardships. When the trials of life come to us we often find ourselves ill equipped to navigate or cope effectively. We rely on strategies that are familiar, yet we become frustrated when we feel stuck or lost. My passion is working with clients who are ready for change, but uncertain of the path that's right for them. With a background in executive management I am uniqu...