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
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Do you feel stuck or like things are falling apart? If you, or someone in your family is experiencing this, I would like to help. Working together with a client to rebuild their life to become something much more worthwhile is my primary goal. Children, teens, adults, and families can all benefit from Art Therapy for issues such as: divorce, grief and loss,...
I have been providing therapy for children (age 8 and up), adolescents and adults since 1995 in a variety of therapeutic settings. I have specialize in the area of trauma and other forms of abuse causing emotional distress/ negative impact on many levels of a person and their families life. I work with individuals and families that are managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflict,...
I have a great deal of experience using evidence based practices and techniques geared towards improving the lives and happiness of clients. I emphasize helping clients be more aware of their common thought patterns and to modify their ways of thinking and emotions to better promote feelings of well being. Focusing on the present is more conducive to well being than being consumed by the past o...
I am NOT accepting new clients at this time. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, sex and sexuality, self harming, and trauma. I work collaboratively with clients, identifying the barriers to meeting their full potential. I reference a variety of theories, which range from psychoanalytic and psychodynamic to cognitively and...
Jacy's mission is to make therapy more approachable and less clinical so that you feel comfortable to explore issues and develop new skills that are holding you back from a fulfilling life. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas and has been in private practice since 2014 helping individuals develop awareness and create healthier patterns....
Scott A. Wright, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years expertise working with children, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations to uncover their purpose and function to their fullest potential. He believes in what works. His personalized and integrative approach to health, wellness and development leads to comprehensive and customized solutions that encourage clients...
Anita is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Addictions Counselor since 1994. Anita received her Master's degree from National-Louis University in Wheaton, IL. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at Governors State University in University Park, IL. Her background spans twenty-three years in mental health, substance abuse and...
Is your child or adolescent experiencing significant depression or anxiety that is negatively impacting their daily functioning, academically and socially? Are they struggling to find healing from a traumatic experience? Whitney has extensive experience working with children and adolescents facing both internal and external discord. Through the development of a strong therapeutic rapport, she c...
Change and growth happen within the context of a secure relationship. My goal in collaborating with you is to help create a safe place to explore mistaken beliefs about yourself that are impeding the ability to live a meaningful life. We will shift problematic patterns and challenge unuseful stories that can invite in relationships and values that bring you joy. Common themes we may explore are...
Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. helps people navigate the stressors of modern life by providing them with skills and giving them perspective to generate wellness from the inside out. Dr. Albarelli works with children, adolescents and adults and has a clinical specialization in health psychology with an emphasis on wellness and mind/body medicine. Dr. Albarelli has extensive experience working with...
It's my belief that you can't help how you feel, but you can help what you do about it. By enhancing your state of mind, and investing in a better relationship with yourself you can make a lasting improvement in your life. Through the development of a professional, safe, empathic and fulfilling relationship with my clients I'm able to provide exceptional counseling services to adults, children,...
Hello my name is Sarai, so happy to meet you! I hold a Masters in Social Work and utilize a blend of east-west psychology and mind-body approaches with individuals , couples, and groups depending on their personal needs and goals for their therapy and/or coaching sessions. I specialize in childhood trauma, interpersonal relationships, emotional and central nervous system regulation, coaching,...
I believe the biggest set backs are the platform for your biggest come backs! Whether your struggle as a parent, single adult, teen, couple or family causes you pain or despair, my commitment is to meet you where you are & walk with you until you reach your come back! I specialize in providing a personalized approached treatment for individuals by honoring values, strengths, cultural, spiritual...
Change and impermanence are the great constants in our lives. If you are in a time of transition, and are experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, health issues, or relationship concerns, I would like to meet with you. I hold a Ph.D.in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology. I bring a psychodynamic and relational perspective to consultations with adults of all ages....
