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
** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT REFERRALS AT THIS TIME** I strive to provide a non-judgmental space for my clients to openly share and build a trusting therapeutic relationship. My clinical work with those who have experienced anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and PTSD has led to me to continuously search for evidenced-based treatment options for clients and their families. I have worked with a...
Are negative thoughts and feelings keeping you from living your best life? I believe that we all deserve to live a purpose driven, meaningful life. Together we can work to manage emotions and life experiences to empower you to live your best life in accordance with your values. I use counseling to help people clarify and achieve personal goals and work with clients who are struggling with...
My approach is conversational, flexible, and collaborative. When we meet, I strive to offer compassion, support, and humor to help you best meet your goals. I am flexible in my approach, as there is no one “right way” to help you move toward your goals. Together we will find an approach that is most reflective of who you are and speaks to your strengths. Throughout this process, we will remain...
Mick Jagger’s well known refrain tells a story, "I can’t get no satisfaction.” When this refrain becomes a personal credo, our patterned responses to life’s disappointments may provide clues for a way forward. For all of us, the world can disappoint. If what happens next leaves us feeling stymied and lethargic, backed into a corner with no where to go but down, it is possible thinking and talk...
Having trouble navigating the new world we live in? Feeling overwhelmed by your lack of ability to get out? Do you feel like you are alone and no one could possibly understand what you are going through? Whatever you are experiencing, it is okay to discuss without feeling judged or embarrassed. With the demands of life, most people need a space for themselves where they can be authentic. Uncove...
Many of us experience challenging, unpleasant, or harmful experiences at some point in our lives, and for some of us, these experiences begin in childhood. Although these threats or conflicts may no longer exist, the experiences sometimes have a lasting impact on the way we view ourself, others, and the world around us. We may find ourselves thinking, feeling, and behaving in ways that are not...
Dr. Nicholas Jackson is a clinical psychologist with experience providing short and long-term therapy to adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. He specializes in mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and issues related to gender, sexuality, and identity. Dr. Jackson enjoys working with individuals in periods of transition who are seekin...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with additional credentials in health education and fitness instruction. I use an integrative approach, blending wellness and health goals into therapy because I approach mental health as part of a larger system, consisting of mind, body and environment. My clients include those with mental health needs, as well as those managing chronic health conditions...
The ideal client is someone that is willing to put in the work. You must be willing to participate in your own therapy, as it is not a one-sided transaction. The trick with therapy is that the more willing you are to explore and share about yourself, the more beneficial it is to you. The journey is as important as the destination and the detours provide for some amazing insights. Consistency is...
As a somatically focused gestalt therapist, I believe there is wisdom and meaning in our suffering and that we need to be able to experience and listen to our bodies in order to feel whole and alive. Our relationship can help you create the change you are longing for by supporting you to get clearer about your needs, respond more flexibly and effectively to the world around you, and ultimately...
I am a licensed psychologist and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician(tm) at the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma. I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior, as well as complex psychosocial...
I bring to my clients over 40 years of clinical experience, working with Veterans as the retired Chief of Mental Health at the VA in Lexington, KY and in as a clinician in other military and private practice settings. I am Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP). I am a generalist and use cognitive, behavioral and neurobiological approaches to treat a wide range of problems from anxiety...
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you often feel unheard or attacked during conflict with your partner? Or maybe there has been a betrayal of trust. These are some of issues I typically help couples address. I also work with adults seeking to better cope with traumatic events, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I utilize EMDR therapy with clients...
Welcome! As a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Waybridge Counseling, my goal is to provide individuals and couples with a safe, welcoming environment through individual and partner therapy. I work with clients who are struggling with mental health issues, grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive...
