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
Working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum has been my life’s work. I own a private practice that focuses on providing comprehensive autism evaluation and intervention services. I also write books, textbooks, journal articles, and speak internationally on improving identification and services. You can learn more about my work here: http://www.amazon.com/author/barrygrossman and here:...
You are hurting. I get that and I genuinely care. You feel frustrated, disappointed, angry, worried, or sad. It's a constant struggle. You try and try and it never seems good enough. It's hard to stay positive and hopeful. I want to be there for you. Even though I do not yet know you, I believe in a better life for you. Why? Because as you are reading these words right now, I know you are open ...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship that seeks to resolve issues, promote well-being, and personal growth. Being that life is a journey, there will be ups and downs. The therapeutic process can alleviate painful emotions, anxiety, highlight resiliency, increase insight and self-awareness, develop positive coping strategies, and manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. Regardless of the...
I specialize in the following areas: Personal growth, Unresolved trauma and Relationships. I help adolescents and adults to heal from trauma (Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Child Trauma), and find relief from the pain of past experiences and relationships through different therapy modalities. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, lack of motivation or having difficulties to function...
Wounds leave scars. The internal wounds can sometimes be the hardest to heal. A therapist who builds trust and relationship through validation, mindfulness, awareness, and honesty can help. Using an attachment based perspective, I will walk through your pain with you. Relationship is essential to any successful therapy experience, and I focus on building rapport, trust and understanding, not on...
During your life, you may experience difficult periods of adjustment related to major life changes and/or losses, difficulty in relationships, and/or cultural/social differences in environmental contexts. These periods in your life may lead to or be related to general difficulty coping with life circumstance, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to...
I have a range of experience working with a variety of topics and issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD, Veteran's issues, sexual deviancy and paraphilic interests, sexual offender treatment, post-incarceration, interpersonal problems, etc. I have appreciation for a variety of client backgrounds and issues, but I have an especially fond place i...
( English | Français ) Self esteem issues, body image problems, self worth are all originating from early problems that were never addressed. By going to the core of the problem, we can fix the problem that keeps on weighing on the individual and help them find a solution. Digging deep is somewhat needed to understand where it all came from and find a treatment plan to allow the person to let g...
Welcome! I am an adult psychotherapist, licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). These credentials, coupled with nearly 30 years of related experience, allow me to address clients' needs holistically in individual, couples and group psychotherapy. Many individuals struggle with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, loss, addictions, and adjustme...
**Due to maternity leave, I will not be accepting new clients until 2021** I believe we can always improve ourselves, no matter what age, as long as we have the motivation, support, and courage to acknowledge our imperfections. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a National Board Certified Counselor with over 10 years of experience between community mental health settings and priv...
No matter a person’s position in life, your mental health will always take precedence and determine your quality of life and how well you perform. It's an honor to be a provider and an advocate for mental health. I am a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience providing services to various populations including, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Above...
Harbor Psychological Associates is an established group of experienced, skilled and compassionate mental health professionals providing confidential, quality services. We are psychologists and counselors who are here to help adults, children, couples and families who are dealing with a wide range of issues. At Harbor Psychological Associates all of our therapists have advanced clinical training...
I am honored as a counselor to be a part of the healing journey for others. I am client- centered in my approach, believing that everyone has strengths we can continue to build on. My role is to help identify areas of stuck patterns and distress and explore alternative coping skills to help create wholeness and a meaningful life. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced tra...
I place emphasis on the mind body connection and short term therapy. In session, we will also explore the effects of stress and anxiety on moods and behaviors, and find better ways of dealing with anxiety which will lead to a better life. I have many years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I was raised on a farm, so my world view is different from that of many...
*I am currently not accepting new clients. My focus is with those navigating the world of middle school, high school, and early adulthood. I have been honored to witness adolescents grow into young adults as they utilize a safe space to freely speak their mind. I am passionate about helping individuals at this age discover their strengths and confront their weaknesses. I aim to develop a strong...
