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
You try to have everything in your life go a certain way. You feel out of control and get upset when things do not work out. Every time you try to complete a project or organize your life, something goes awry. People tell you to relax and everything will work out, but you are not so sure. Your partner gets mad at you because you are unavailable or you are snapping at them all the time. You don'...
We all have our own story to share, and I invite you to share your story with me! I use a blend of cognitive behavioral principles, solution-focused techniques, and narrative therapy, an approach that can help you identify strengths and use skills to overcome obstacles. I enjoy working with those who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. I treat individuals experiencing depress...
LIFE CAN BE BETTER! And I am cheering you on as you are considering to allow someone to partner with you on your journey. There are many great therapists in our community and I am humbled to be able to stand amongst them as a supporter of freedom, hope, acceptance and love. My clients are individuals and couples who are seeking more joy, improve communications, rekindle passions and obtain a se...
Life during these times can be overwhelming. Multiple issues build up inside of us and can become compounded. We hold all of these stresses in our body and it is easy to feel anxious, depressed, sick and unhappy. I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of...
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it." - Brene Brown. If you are looking to begin the courageous process of counseling, you are ready to stop running. My purpose is to help you identify what keeps you stuck and assist in discovering the strengths you already possess, as well as create new coping behaviors to overcome challenges. I will ...
Maybe you are stuck in patterns that do not serve you. Maybe experiences and relationships that should give you pleasure leave you wanting. Or find yourself ruminating about the past or worrying about the future rather than living expansively, now. While many people can identify "the problem": alcohol and drugs; the death of a loved one; the end of a marriage, etc. Sometimes our inability to li...
My approach to counseling is holistic because of the interrelationships between our minds, emotions, physical bodies, and spirituality. Being able to manage stress and strong emotions, and form mutually supportive relationships with others is very important for many clients -- children, adolescents, or adults -- regardless of diagnosis. I have a special interest in doing attachment work with...
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you need someone to talk to. Someone who will listen. Someone who can understand. If you are feeling alone, depressed, angry, or anxious, or if you are struggling in a relationship, I can help you to find the tools you need to resolve your issues, to heal and to live the life you are meant to live.. I have over 25 years experience in private practice...
I work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health symptoms, stressful life circumstances, or those simply looking to improve themselves. I work with couples to improve overall sexual health and satisfaction, while also working to improve overall relationship satisfaction and communication. I work with families to re-structure family dynamics and improve family functioning. I strive ...
Everything might look OK on the outside. But inside, it feels like you're falling apart. Perhaps it started with a loss - like a tough breakup or a death. Maybe it comes from something deeper in your past - an unresolved trauma or abuse situation that you've never been able to talk about. Are you struggling to find peace or purpose? Are your relationships not what you would want them to be? Hav...
I help people achieve recovery through a holistic approach to healing. Recovery is more than simple abstinence from substances and behaviors, recovery begins by changing addictive thoughts and patterns. I specialize in helping others become motivated to travel the journey of recovery from self destructive patterns and moving toward a fulfilling and rewarding life. I have experience in numerous...
Kids can be tough and unfortunately they do not come with instruction booklets. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) I am here to help. I work with families to reduce behavior issues and increase communication and connection. Tough time talking with your teen? No problem. I have a special interest in teens and their amazing and challenging brain. I specialize in working with children and teen...
Struggling with roadblocks in life can be difficult. Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with body image issues? As a counselor who has recovered from an eating disorder, I understand the pain, confusion, and suffering one endures on the path to regaining stability. Therapy is a tool to help build confidence and achieve the clarity you envisioned, to lead a well-balanced life. ...
I work well with children, adolescents, and families utilizing play therapy, art therapy, and talk therapy to assist them in overcoming the adverse effects of anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, social problems, low self-esteem, divorce, and loss and grief. I work closely with parents to help strengthen child/adolescent-parent bonds, to assist parents struggling to cope with child/adolesc...
