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
Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC is the premier provider of outpatient adult and pediatric psychological services in Central and Northern Chicagoland. We provide comprehensive pediatric (0-18) and adult psychological services, including psychological assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy (individual, couples, and family). Our locations are accessible and conveniently located close ...
I work with all individuals who have a desire to define, explore, and expand themselves in a creative way. My ideal client is ready to work to build self-esteem, self-compassion, self-awareness, and healthy boundaries with others. Much of my work has been with individuals who have been through sexual, physical, and emotional traumas, with a focus on how childhood trauma shapes adulthood,...
My approach is strength based, solution focused, and client centered. Clients are the experts in their own lives and I am honored to be a trusted support person to them. I believe all people struggle with issues that they can use support in coping with. I can provide a non-judgmental and empathetic position to allow clients to feel safe in confiding in me. I will also be doing all that I can to...
Looking to shift some things in your life that just don't feel right? Need some support to think through options, cope, and find balance? I engage my clients with a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping individuals of all ages facing difficult decisions, stress, family concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I will work with you to identify your...
Raoul is a licensed mental health clinician with 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and young adults through various mental health needs and life challenges. His experience includes treating depression, multiple forms of anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, academic challenges, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, emotional regulation, and transitions into adulthoo...
Kimberly is a therapist specializing in individual family therapy, she practices with the Olivo Group in Newark, NJ. With over 10 years working with children and adolescents both at a high school level and a therapeutic setting; Kimberly has experience working with domestic violence, life transitions, parenting skills, trauma, depression, and anger management. Additionally, she has worked at th...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? Do you feel that no one understands you? You do not have to feel alone, because together we can develop solutions to resolve these issues. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Anger Management Specialist with extensive experience and training working with diverse populations in schools, office settings and in the community. I...
***I am unable to accept new clients until the new year*** Are you seeking change for yourself or in relationships? Making changes is challenging, and it's not something any of us can do alone. Together, we will create a safe space for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, build on your strengths, heal, and work toward your hopes for the future. I work with individuals and couples fro...
It's important that you find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I strive to create a safe holding environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to take their next step. I utilize a developmental framework and family systems approach, while viewing each client as a unique individual. I specialize in working with young children and families, providing individual, family, couples,...
I have experience working with the LGTBQ community and am uniquely qualified to work with First Responders, Police, Fire and EMT/Paramedics, having worked as a Police Officer for 25 years. I am acutely aware of the traumas associated with those fields. I have been working with the LGBTQ community for the past 3 years, helping in dealing with gender identity issues as well as acceptance of who y...
Struggling with identifying and asserting your needs? Or knowing what you want in your personal relationships, career, professional life? Feeling confused about who you are, where are you going and what you REALLY want? Feeling stuck? Unmotivated? Distracted and overwhelmed all at the same time? Having a hard time slowing down, feeling busy but unproductive, like you are not doing enough, or...
We all need a helping hand at times, and I have had a passion for helping people for as long as I can remember. I work with adults, both individuals and groups. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and it is my mission to help survivors of childhood or domestic abuse find peace, joy, and satisfaction in their lives. I am also experienced in working with Borderline Personality Disorder,...
I am passionate about working with individuals and families who are pursuing a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, and how to navigate the stress of life with greater harmony. Life is hard, but you are not alone. Therapy can give you the skills to feel more capable, courageous, connected, and to know that you count. I help youth, adults, couples, and families...
I want to congratulate you for seeking an outlet for self care. It’s understandable that searching for help can be difficult and I can help make it easy. Allow me to give a little background information on myself. I have a high success rate with my clients and I know it’s because I have a fierce passion for helping people. I have worked with many individuals from all sorts of cultural backgroun...
I have a long history of helping people who are struggling with various issues of life. My experience is extremely diversified and seasoned. My abilities come from lots of education and an abundance of my own life experience. I utilize various modalities of treatment and integrate whatever will work best for my patients. Therapy must start with you feeling safe, cared about, and valued. A good...
