
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

Bob is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices within a growth focused care model. He is a generalist practitioner working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents to address multiple issues including depression, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, anger management, marital/partner/family relational problems, work and school related issues and life transitions. Bob has...

Natalia Koulichova
Birmingham
Alabama
Have you been struggling with relationship problems, loneliness, depression, anxiety, unresolved childhood trauma, personal insecurity, low self esteem, or spiritual concerns? May be you have difficulties dealing with aging, adjusting to mid-life transitions, and grieving your life losses. I have a lot of experience in providing counseling to people in distress when they need support, guidance,...

I work with couples and individuals to deal with relationship issues as well as personal experiences. Infidelity, fertility, parenting, relationship malaise, life transitions, aging parents - these are matters we all encounter as a couple and alone. Social pressures, family pressures, life-planning, career-planning, loneliness, isolation, anxiety, depression - these are matters we all encounter...

Hello, my name is Natalie Stage and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with teens, adults, and couples. As a therapist, my goal is to walk beside each individual to learn their personal story and help them achieve full healing that focuses on spiritual, physical, and emotional health. My specialties include teen issues, depression, anxiety, pre-marital, as well as dealing...

I believe that everyone was born with the ability to live a rewarding life. In my work I strive to assist individuals in identifying and bringing this ability to the forefront. Through a partnership of commitment we can explore the avenue to healing...

Whatever struggle is motivating you to start counseling, something inside is knocking. The knock may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. It may be feeling disconnected in relationships and from what is meaningful in your life, a sense of emptiness, belonging or lack of purpose. It may be unresolved trauma. To answer that knock means doing the great work- your inner work- and t...

Your connection with a therapist/psychologist has to be comfortable and fit with your needs and expectations. I am versed in a multitude of approaches and therapies over my 35+ years of practice, and I individualize my approach to best fit the client and their wishes. I consider therapy a collaboration--I will offer resources, suggestions and approaches. You will ultimately control the process....

I specialize in individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, case management and leadership development. I offer a highly personalized and collaborative approach for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a broad range of challenges across the lifespan.Issues such as relationship discord, parenting struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and anger can...

The study of psychology to me isn't the study of the mind as most would believe. But rather it's the study of the soul. The word psychology comes from the Greek word 'psyche' (or soul) and 'logos' (or study) which concludes that psychology literally means the study of the soul. As a care specialist I desire to be a holistic care provider embracing both the study of the soul and behavior. I have...

Caitlin Myles Weber
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I enjoy helping clients ages 13-65 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Using a sex-positive approach, I help people with sexual concerns or interests including sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficu...

Susan Drebing
Fort Collins
Colorado
Are stress, anxiety, or depression turning you into someone you don't recognize anymore? For almost three decades I have been helping adults overcome the challenges keeping them from living with joy and purpose. Whether you are struggling with panic attacks, work pressures, relationship issues, addiction, depression or parenting-the change you desire is possible. I've helped many people, from...

At Family Services and Resource Center, we understand that family and personal issues can get in the way of living. Life transitions, such as separation, divorce, unemployment, childhood behavior problems, addiction, terminal illness, and death are difficult to manage. Often, it's hard to move through these experiences on your own. Family Services and Resource Center, Inc. is here to offer you...

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families treating a variety of life's problems. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment free environment for all of my clients. As a counselor I use a variety of techniques and work to increase my clients coping skills, communication skills, and ability to deal with life's full variety of problems. I work from...

I am a bi-lingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns with 10 years of clinical experience. My expertise lies in working with anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors with various populations. I also have experience working with Alzheimer's patients and their care takers as well as children with autism and other developmental disabilities and assistin...

Ashley McCombs
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Have you felt distracted lately or an overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction? Do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you want to change? Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can not shake the feeling that there should be more to life--you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your...