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
Weekend and afternoon/evening appointments. I offer family and individual therapy for children ages 2 to 12 using child-friendly tools: Play therapy, Sand Tray, Expressive Arts, EMDR, Somatic Therapy. Rhythmic Movement and Mindfulness training. Whether you are seeking help for common childhood concerns, learning, and attention problems or more traumatic life events, my playful approach will hel...
I believe my job as a therapist is to help individuals, parents or couples find "their owner's manual". My work must be diagnostic and strategic through a comprehensive understanding of the person, their situation and settings. I have a wide background as a therapist from settings in several different clinics that provides a layering of understanding. i.e. education, addiction, trauma, family...
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family...
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to feel better and want to live a better life. I have a wide range of office hours so I can accommodate most clients' schedules. Give me a call anytime! My specialty is working with people who experience anxiety and depressive symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy and family systems therapy are other treatments that I have become proficient in over the...
I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in helping others move through difficulties. My work is shaped by the knowledge that we all have the capacity to grow and learn though our life experiences. I believe that sometimes our most difficult experiences can bring us our greatest life lessons. I work collaboratively with adults, 18 years and older, to build on strengths, develop new...
People seek therapy for wide-ranging and deeply personal reasons. The common theme among these is the desire to improve some aspect of your emotional health. Together, we will work to explore and alleviate those areas of your psychological life which cause distress or limit your happiness. The human condition is complex and rich with meaning at all levels; therefore, my goal is to understand ea...
Change can be difficult - I can help. Are you or a loved one struggling with a life change that is causing distress? Are you dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis, or are you a caregiver for an ill or elderly family member? Perhaps life has thrown you some difficult situations and you need help sorting them out. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Oncology, I have worked with...
Imagine facing the world with a sense of confidence and peace instead of fear or shame. Imagine looking at your partner and being filled with feelings of love, gratitude, and excitement. Imagine waking up to feel freed from your past and free to live your future! During periods of struggle, we can feel isolated and directionless in our experience and not where to turn or what to do. As a human,...
Over the past 25 years of providing counseling to children/adolescents, adults, couples and families, I have offered a very safe environment for people to begin to heal from relationship issues, past traumas, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, etc. I particularly work with women and men going through life transitions and/or healing from past trauma and/or abuse and children and families go...
I believe that the therapy process really comes to life when we work together as a team! It is important that you feel safe and supported in our relationship while we navigate personal and unforeseen challenges. I will work to earn your trust so that together we can identify areas for change while creating goals to increase the quality of your life. I believe everyone has strengths to build upo...
Do you feel stuck in your life, or always in your head and unable to sleep at night? Do you wish for deeper more satisfying relationships?You are in the right place. I have had success helping people with similar issues. I help them by giving them tools to help them repair and deepening their important relationships as well learn to protect their emotions to prevent further suffering. I am a...
If you are feeling stuck, grieving, going through a change and/or confused, it can help to talk with someone who is objective, yet supportive. At times, transitions bring us to a critical juncture or a cross road. Sometimes, it is a shift and at other points it is a moment of truth. Whatever the case, you are not alone and it is possible to develop a sense of effectiveness. Although outcomes va...
My passion is helping transgender/gender diverse folks and the people that love them throughout their transition journey. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and healing trauma. I am to provide a safe and accepting place for you to share your journey and take the first steps to finding and loving yourself. Together we will explore how to navigate relationships during your journe...
**DAY TIME APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE ALONG WITH EARLY EVENING AND SATURDAY “. Specializes in anxiety, depression, academic and career placement, loss, transition and relationships. Developing and maintaining balance within our lives can be quite challenging given the complicated lives we lead. We all have a journey that we are on and we do have choices within that journey. It's important to...
Therapy with me will have you leaving my office with tangible ways, for you or you and your loved ones, to facilitate changes in what you want in your life from the very first session. I will challenge you hard but with compassion. I enjoy helping people develop an enthusiasm for the process of self-discovery and healing. I make authentic contact with people help them cultivate a taste for thei...
