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
Do you feel like you are successful in most areas of your life, but still managing to feel down, stuck, or disconnected from others? Maybe you know you are feeling sad and hopeless, but unable to put your finger on why? Do you find it hard to validate your negative feelings because, “others have it worse?” Have you tried using skills to cope with feelings of depression or anxiety, but find that...
My greatest strength and professional interest as a therapist is working in-depth with adults from an interpersonal, psycho-dynamic perspective assisting men and women to gain insight and understanding of how their early relationships and inner emotional experiences have influenced relational patterns which impact them today. I assist people in making self-determined changes in their lives in t...
A million thoughts cross your mind but it feels like no one understands. You don't feel like yourself anymore after things seem to have changed overnight. You want to reach out and ask for help, but your well-meaning loved ones often leave you more frustrated than before. After major life changes such as the bittersweet birth a baby, the confusion of a divorce, or the haunting images of a trage...
I believe a good counselor works their way out of a job...one client at a time. We all get "stuck" in life from time to time. My goal is to provide you with knowledge, tools, guidance, and support so that you can get "unstuck" and move on. Therapy is not magic...but it works. If you are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or relational problems I would like the opportunity to visit with you ...
It is my belief that In order to feel happy and fulfilled, every person should excel in the following areas: be in good health, feel loved/accepted in personal relationships (partners, children, family), be successful in what he/she does (education, job, hobbies), and feel needed socially (belong to a group, be part of the community). Anxiety, depression, relationships issues, addictions, low...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a graduate degree from Columbia University, NYC. I have 10 years of experience providing mental health therapy. Life can get overwhelming while balancing life's responsibilities, relationships and self awareness. I am dedicated to creating a space for you to be heard, listened to with compassion and respected. This space will allow for you to develop...
I know how difficult life can be and how important it is to find the right person to help you cope. I have been in practice since 2009 helping individuals, couples and families on their road to healing, helping people find the strength to persevere. My practice is in Baton Rouge and would love to talk with you about how I can help. You can find me at www.dwacounseling.com I have had the privile...
As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe that life presents us challenges that we sometimes need help to overcome. My specialty is working with young people between the ages of 10 and 21, but I do work with clients of all ages, with a focus on mood and behavioral stability. The foundations of my approach to counseling are Existential Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology. I have extensive...
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I am also a trained Level 3 Gottman couples therapist. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, li...
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones? Are you overwhelmed by current life stressors or find that past experiences are interfering with your ability to connect and function from day to day? Whether you are looking for skills, insights, solutions,or simply a safe place to express yourself, THERE IS HOPE. I provide space that allows individuals to feel safe enough to expre...
I work with children and teens treating a variety of concerns including mood and attentional issues, defiance and conduct problems, social skills deficits, substance abuse, academic underperformance, and general family conflict. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families and am well versed in treating at-risk teens and those who have been resistant or challenging to engage in counselin...
Women and children’s mental health is the focus of my practice. For over 25 years I have specialized in counseling women, children and families on the emotional challenges they face daily. I am a national board certified and licensed psychotherapist, but more importantly, I am the mother of six children and I understand the challenges faced in helping families develop positively and strive towa...
I am experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples for a variety of issues. Although I am adept at various forms of therapy, I primarily use EMDR,and weave other modalities into this. Whatever the issue, I focus on healing. My goal is for my clients to heal from whatever has troubled them, and for them to leave therapy with a stronger sense of self and well-being. I am ...
Bilingual psychotherapist Spanish speaking. Over 13 years experience working with bariatric weight loss, trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. Individual, and family counseling. Hola hablamos su idioma por favor comunicarse con nosotros al número indicado para sus necesidades psicólogicas gracias. Friendly and warm approach for those seeking support when no one else c...
Are you feeling trapped or overwhelmed by life's challenges? Does something feel "off," but you don't yet have words for it? A strong therapeutic relationship can empower us to live the lives we want by challenging the stories we tell about ourselves and the world. Asking for help can be daunting, so I work to create a safe environment that supports my clients in being fully themselves. Since e...
