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
Throughout life we are all faced with challenges and times of transition. We might feel stuck in a difficult time. However, we can walk together through this journey and discover new path to promote healing and strengthening of the capable inner self. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or facing challenges with life transitions such as middle age or...
As an experience addictions specialist for over 10 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction. From life coaching, coping skill development, to sharing resources and providing feedback on other issues, (love addiction and substance abuse), I can help you find recovery, peace and serenity. I have recovered from my own addictions, and...
Do you identify as a womyn and feel like you "should" be happy? Do you have a job, great friends, maybe a spouse/partner, children? Do you wonder why you still don't feel fulfilled? Are you searching for something more? Something that feels "right," but you're not sure what "right" is? These are common issues many womyn face and many struggle to do something about because of societal norms,...
Have you been feeling stuck or feel overrun by your emotions at times? In a safe and judgement-free relationship where you can first feel heard and understood, I can help you more fully understand the unhelpful relational, emotional, and/or thinking patterns that may need adjusting in order to help you live the life you'd like to live. I will offer support, direct feedback, & coping strategies ...
CARING WITH RESULTS, there is hope! The capacity to withstand traumatic and stressful experiences requires resilience. Sadness is a natural response to a life-threatening diagnosis, the dying process and grief at the loss of a loved one. With therapy, my clients gain the ability to draw strength to overcome feelings of loss and remorse. Families often require a guiding hand as they experience t...
Hello there. I help my clients by offering them an accepting and empathic place to talk about their lives. Depending on the needs of the individual, I may simply listen and follow, or I may be more directive and action-oriented, offering concrete tools that bring about symptom relief. I focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and we explore, together, what brings happiness. I...
I enjoy working with clients through life transitions and helping people work toward a better and more comfortable place in their lives. I work with persons of any age with depression and anxiety, addressing the causes and finding treatments options that fit for each individual. I like helping families and children work together on childhood issues such as school problems, worry and anxiety and...
Any client seen regardless of age, ethnicity, orientation, identity, or belief system is treated with dignity and respect. Clients are provided an evaluation that includes a Psychosocial and Treatment Plan (& other tools as required). Clients are individuals within a system usually of their choice. They come with many strengths and ideas that can work for them barriers that are in the way can b...
**Now accepting new clients!** I help humans who want to work on themselves, gain insight, and confidence through self discovery by giving them an open, accepting, non-judgmental environment where they can feel safe to resolve any challenges. Do you feel stuck, frustrated and/or having a hard time coping with life's challenges? What if you could have someone present to help you reach your goals...
If you are considering therapy, I'd be glad to provide you with a free consultation over the phone. I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist plays a significant role in helping people overcome painful emotional experiences, destructive interpersonal patterns, and other obstacles that get in the way of us experiencing our lives from a place of openness and security. I wor...
It's my belief that within relationships we are both hurt and healed. I practice from a relational approach, specifically Attachment Theory. Attachment shapes how we view ourselves and others, and influences how we "do" close relationships. We may unconsciously carry feelings of anxiety, pain, humiliation, or even abandonment from our relationships. For example, early childhood experiences of...
So many of us have struggles in our lives and we have all felt lost and alone at times. I see my work as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients to improve the quality of their lives and to help them to achieve their goals in a supportive, nurturing environment. I strive always to provide excellent, comprehensive services including formal assessments, individual and family therapy,...
If you have been feeling alone, sad or worried; if you have been struggling with painful memories of the past or worries that will not go away, I can help. Working together, we will explore who you are and create your vision of a healthy, happy life. I am an eclectic therapist with a specialization in trauma therapy and enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. Whether you are looking to...
In working with children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years, I have viewed therapy as a supportive and safe place to explore one's unique experiences, goals and potential. I will respect your experiences and insight, while adding thoughtful and creative strategies to support you in your goals. The quote "With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts", (Eleanor Roosevelt) reflects...
I specialize in providing individually tailored, evidence-based psychotherapy with a focus on increasing self-understanding - the way one makes sense of their own history, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and the examination of how and why individuals often engage in distressing or ineffective behaviors. I assist patients in improving their awareness of these patterns, and in the process mak...
