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
My goal is to help you gain insight and reach wholeness. When you finish treatment my hope is that you will be strengthened in your ability to live your life on purpose and with happiness. I believe in hard work and during our sessions you will be challenged to face yourself, your past and to figure out what you want for your future. I will be there to encourage you, empathize with you and empo...
Life transitions are challenging and I applaud you for taking this brave step toward finding support to work through the issues that concern you most. It is my personal belief that humans have an innate capacity to heal and orientation toward growth. I am a board certified counseling psychologist. I subscribe to an integrative multicultural orientation and rely heavily on the language and...
My clients are usually people who want to work through difficult or traumatic experiences with help/support from a caring person so that they can lead a life more in accordance with their own goals and values. They value collaboration with a therapist rather than being told what to do, and they are interested in lifelong learning--maybe about the neurobiology involved in trauma and healing, may...
As a therapist, I believe our lives are made up of relationships - relationship with others, with the world around us, and with ourselves. When we feel "out of whack," this is one sign that at least one of these relationships needs our attention. Therapy is an excellent avenue to examine and explore these connections. My practice is rooted in client-centered approaches. While I use cognitive...
Everyone faces challenges in life that can feel overwhelming and can impact us in very significant and unique ways. Has depression, anxiety, anger, or stress become seemingly insurmountable to the point that it impacts your daily functioning? Have you noticed a change in your eating or sleeping habits, in your relationships or desire to interact with others? If this is how life feels to you rig...
Life is a journey filled with stories of experience and challenges. It is my belief that we as individuals do not have to stay "stuck" in the painful experiences of the past. We each possess the ability to heal and recreate our stories allowing for a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are finding yourself stuck, overwhelmed and unsure about where to turn, I offer a safe accepting...
You wake up feeling overwhelmingly paralyzed knowing that you have this never-ending “to-do” list that never seems to get done. You’re struggling to connect with family and friends, and let’s not even talk about dating! You feel stagnated in your career and wonder if and how you will reach your goals. Or maybe you have a birthday coming up and you totally expected to be in a different place in...
Ready to start therapy? Good to hear! As a therapist I am here to work with you collaboratively. In my practice I share with you what I've learned and what I see has helped client's I've worked with. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families of diverse backgrounds; providing support, resources, short-term, long-term counseling/psychotherapy. Thank you ...
I am currently unable to take new clients. Nearly 30 years working with trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociation, grief, loss and relationship issues. I will rapidly help you to assess what is blocking you from your full potential and together we can develop a plan to get you back on track. I will work with you to resolve unspoken issues from the past or recent/current events that are...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with many years of experience working in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families that struggle with issues such as ADHD, ODD, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, behavioral concerns and those adjudicated delinquent. I also have been certified in Trauma Focus...
I work with individuals, whether one on one or in group, to move forward with healthy perspectives and behaviors by identifying obstacles and struggles and developing ways to manage them, in order to have a more happy, productive and fulfilling life. I provide treatment for anger management, domestic violence batterer's intervention prevention, sex offender specific and aggression replacement. ...
I am not accepting new clients at this time. You are an entrepreneur and an executive. You want to be the best version of yourself and you aren’t right now. You’re stressed, out of balance, working too much or without focus. Your relationships are suffering…you want to improve them but aren’t sure how. I’m Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, a psychologist and expert in human behavior and communication (cred...
Healing our patterns of emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance. Craig Cassidy, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, is skilled in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Trauma...
I specialize in treating Women and Adolescents. Are you seeking relief from a situation that has you feeling overwhelmed and confused? Why is it so hard to reach out for help when we feel alone, frustrated, sad, or helpless? Do you find yourself waking up in the morning thinking "It happened again; how long will this go on?" Do you want things to be different? Working with a therapist offers...
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression? Is your mood affecting your relationships or career? Sometimes life's challenges become difficult to overcome alone. I offer free phone consultations to see if my practice might be the right fit for your needs. I have diverse training and experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. While there are no guarantees of wh...
