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 clinical psychologist, specializing in evidence-based psychotherapy as well as diagnostic assessment. I am committed to providing the utmost quality care and have a sincere interest in helping clients build the skills to help them live a full, rewarding, and values-driven life. I believe growth occurs when we are present, mindful, genuine, and willing to engage in meaningful, ye...
It's not easy to begin speaking to a complete stranger about your personal concerns and struggles. I believe that therapy is first about creating a genuine and trusting relationship and then working toward goals that will help resolve the issues that may bring someone to counseling. I am solution-focused, strengths-based, and person-centered, tailoring my approach to individual clients'...
Welcome! Your visit to the website suggests that you are interested in growth and making positive changes in your life. I am a licensed mental health counselor and am passionate about working with adolescents to adults who struggle with the following problems: depression, anxiety/stress, mood disorders, low self esteem, anger management, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as iss...
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege and opportunity to provide support to others every day. I have been trained at UCLA, Pepperdine and Fuller using CBT, psychodynamic and family systems frameworks. In addition to my clinical position working with enrolled students at the UCLA Ronald Reagan outpatient clinic, I also offer individual therapy at my private practice office in...
Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and...
Hello and welcome!! Life can be messy, are you feeling "let down", disappointed or maybe just plain "fed-up" in certain areas of your life...feeling like a change for the better is long over-due?? A renewed and inspired life is obtainable. Seeking counseling is a sign of strength and entering this collaboration is an act of service to yourself. The therapy relationship is powerful way to overco...
My specialty is working with people who are stressed, anxious or depressed and hitting a rough patch - grasping for answers. I specialize in helping people manage the stress that comes from working in the entertainment industry. I am taking new clients now. I have found that what we think drives the emotions, but also tends to be the key to open the door to other deeper aspects of our psyche th...
Are you restless and frustrated and want more out of your life but not sure exactly what that looks or feels like? Maybe you're a fed-up woman looking for a larger purpose? Are you a tired parent who is looking to help your angry child? Perhaps you're confused about how best to work through a difficult issue. Are you involved in a relationship that has grown stale and distant and desire more...
Hello! I'm Mary Ellen Connett, M.S., licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years experience. I'm eager to expertly guide you to transforming and healing yourself, your marriage or intimate relationships. If you are a motivated couple, woman or man wanting to break free of old destructive behavior and build a new healthier relationship with yourself and your intimate partner, you h...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological services from an insight-seeking approach that includes psychodynamics principles - focusing on relationship and life patterns, existential principles - focusing on life choices, meaning and loss, and systemic principles - focusing on the influence of family, work and social groups. I have specific clinical interest and training...
Not accepting new patients at this time. I work with LA County, with Santa Clara county and with 17 other counties via Anthem B/C Medi-cal. I have been a Clinical Psychotherapist, LPCC, for 22 years. It would be great to have all the confidence in the world to step up, full of energy, and accomplish all we would like to do with our life and in our relationships. Many times life dishes out to us...
** My caseload is currently at capacity ** As a systems-focused narrative therapist, I help my clients explore the personal, relational and societal stories (both useful and problematic) that shape and give meaning to their lives. My collaborative sessions highlight and emphasize clients' strengths and innate ability to "re-write" difficult chapters of their stories so that new pathways to...
We all, at one time or another, have faced adversity, distress, anxiety or depression and during these times we can feel incredibly overwhelmed and alone. I am often reminded by my clients that it only takes one courageous step to bring about positive meaningful change. This is the time that we should reach out for assistance and start to look for answers to deal with these challenges. I encour...
With over 20 years experience in the field of psychotherapy, I have many skills and tools to empower you to find your path to healing. You deserve to be understood and helped; this is where true healing and restoration of balance begins. It is my honor to have helped guide people to their chosen goals, remaining true to themselves or maybe finding their authentic selves along the way. I ask tha...
I am deeply committed to my clinical work and consider it a great privilege to accompany my clients in their personal journey as they navigate life's challenges. My approach is affirming, empowering, strength-based, and informed by the latest research. Although I enjoy working with a variety of concerns, my areas of expertise focus on adjustment to life transitions, anxiety, depression,...
