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
Going through a major life change? Feel like you're not good enough? Whether it be graduating from middle school or high school or applying to colleges, to beginning your first job or quitting a job to pursue your dreams, I have been there. From school, job searching, relationships, and motherhood I have been there. Whenever change is happening, whether good or bad, planned or unplanned, it can...
Every person is unique in their own way, and so are their problems. Therapy is a special journey for every individual and couple. I am here to successfully guide you through the process. I strive to help individuals and couples break free from their feelings of despair, dissatisfaction, and dismay and gain or regain a sense of control, peace, and wholeness. My philosophy is to work jointly with...
When you enter therapy there is a sense of possibility. Finding a good match with a therapist is essential. Work on relationship is at the heart of therapy: relationship to oneself, to the past, to others, and to ultimate concerns and values. Self-awareness and self-knowledge are integral to healing and growth. It is through relationship that we are able to explore, experience, and come to know...
The stress of work overwhelms you. You feel depressed, anxious, and unhappy all the time. On top of all of these stressors, you feel you’re failing as a parent and as a partner. Talking to your friends isn’t helping. You feel ashamed, guilty, and out of control. You are yearning for healthy relationships and a productive and fulfilling life. You ask yourself, what would life be like when I am a...
I am a faith based Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I graduated in May of 2001 (Colorado Christian University) with a Masters of Arts in Counseling. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. I have been in private practice since 2001. My passions are Individuals, Marriage and Family, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Adolescents, Grief, Hope, Anxiety, and Soul Care. Christi...
The struggles of daily life can be overwhelming. When our most intimate relationships are struggling it can feel that we have no shelter from the storm. People and relationships need that security in order to become their most fulfilled. I approach client issues from an understanding that all aspects of one person's life are interconnected, difficulty in one impacts all others. Therefore, in...
My passion is to assist children and adolescents to gain skills in order to manage difficult emotions and create healthy relationships in a safe and non-judgmental environment, so they can better manage and understand life’s difficulties and complexities. I work with children, adolescents, and families. My specialities include trauma and PTSD, managing depression and anxiety, adolescent behavio...
WE OFFER TELE-THERAPY - BOTH VIDEO AND TELEPHONE. Understanding and insight are keys to growth. We work together with clients to bring about healing, behavior changes, and new perspectives. We are a group of licensed psychotherapists, with offices in 16 locations, who share a passion for helping others in their journey toward personal growth. Some journeys are brief, others take more time. Unde...
Has the current COVID-19 situation caused your anxiety and depression to be a bit higher than normal? Now the uncertain future may be causing even more unsettling emotions. You’re not alone and there can be relief! Now is the perfect time to deal with any part of life that's been suppressed because inner feelings are likely surfacing. I’m here to help you find peace in your current situation an...
Amber loves working with those that have been hurt or isolated and encouraging families whose children are experiencing difficult situations. She also loves to work with foster families or adopted children. She has had experience working with the Deaf community for over a decade and knows ASL and Mexican Sign Language. Amber is knowledgeable in trauma-informed care, using modalities like...
People try to make sense of their world as they perceive it. This is why people struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation and expression, addiction, etc. Overall, I believe people want to understand what makes them who they are. Through understanding their struggles and being able to choose different ways of thinking, acting, and feeling, people can learn to be the best version of...
Once you make the decision to seek counseling it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for your needs and personality. I have significant experience working with adolescents and young adults going through a variety of different mental health and life challenges. It can often be difficult for adolescents and young adults to find a therapist they feel a connection with and so I tail...
I believe people are inherently oriented to heal and grow. Sometimes on the healing journey we need support to navigate difficult transitions, especially if old traumas are clouding our current vision. My role as a psychologist is to accompany you on your personal path. I welcome people with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and...
I am Dr.Denise a clinician in practice of psychological counseling and Art Therapy for approximately 30 years. I work with most all age groups a from children to adults. I specialize in working with folks who are in all the different stages of Grief/Loss and Bereavement Issues and also specialize in trauma related issues. I enjoy working with people and look forward to helping you help yourself...
