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
Like many journeys, therapy begins with where you are now. During my seventeen years practicing therapy I have learned that therapy needs to be a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life and its future direction. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, confidential space to explore relevant events in your life that may be influencing your ability to reach your objectives. I will...
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autis...
I recognize that opening up to someone and addressing one’s personal struggles can be difficult. However, it is my belief that every person deserves to live their lives to their ultimate potential. It is my goal to provide a caring and supportive environment for each person while strengthening and empowering them. I believe that I am most effective in improving the self-efficacy of my clients b...
"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way...
I specialize in working with teens and adults who have experienced sexual abuse and other forms of trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, night terrors, and challenging life transitions. I provide a warm, and nonjudgmental space for people to experience growth, healing, and freedom. When hurtful or distressing things happen to us, our internal system immediately tries to stop them from happeni...
I work together with my clients to address their specific goals and needs; enhance and improve their overall well-being; and assist them towards a better tomorrow. I offer family, individual and couples counseling in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere that fosters support, empathy & understanding between client and therapist. I do not adhere to a one-size-fits-all approach to counseling; rath...
I’m a natural born relater off the streets of Brooklyn…ready to talk to anyone, anytime, about anything, and I listen too. I’m a ‘self and relationship-based’ therapist, an addiction/recovery, intervention specialist, and relationship trainer, specializing in couples and family therapy, licensed in Ca. and Austin, Tx. What I learned after three plus decades of family, couples, individual and gr...
It is time to change your life and change the world around you. Depression, anxiety, and fear do not have to be in charge. Now can be your time. When you are tired, anxious, and need support we are here to help. Working together as a team we promote change and growth. We offer supportive and productive therapy to people who are dealing with hard emotions and past trauma. These days it feels lik...
Life transitions at any age are inevitable and often times, challenging. Are you or someone you know having a difficult time in life and would like help developing skills to live the life YOU want? If you’re reading this then you have already taken the first step towards that desired life. You want to so you can and together we will improve self-esteem, cultivate resilience, promote insight, an...
One of the best parts about counseling is having the space to discuss your concerns in a confidential setting and receiving feedback that makes sense. In the world today, people experience a range of problems. Reaching out can be tough, but being heard and getting the resources you need can make a huge difference in your quality of life. I have over 14 years of experience in the mental health...
Hello! Reaching out for help can be difficult, but YOU did it. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) specializing in: couples/relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I am also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC)....
Lizzie enjoys working with individuals who are seeking help for substance use issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss and communication skills. Lizzie enjoys working with patients who want to make changes so they can lead more meaningful and enjoyable lives while being able to adequately cope with ups and downs that inevitably happen to us all. Lizzie wants to help those w...
Are you feeling like you can't handle life's stressors? Is it hard for you to achieve goals and get your needs met? Are you affected by anxiety, depression, substance use, communication issues, intellectual or learning disabilities, mood swings, lack of social skills, or another mental health concern? Do you need an identity? Or a parent working to develop parenting skills? You can start making...
