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
Looking for a therapist can be a daunting experience. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to success in treatment. Therefore, I strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment so that maximum growth can occur. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families using a variety of treatment modalities. I also have a passion for crisis intervention and group therapy....
Beginning therapy may be one of the bravest steps you take towards a better life. Whether you are an adult, child, adolescent or couple I can help you understand your individual response to life's challenges, and through a collaborative working relationship, I can assist you in making crucial changes that will enhance your life. Working in the field of mental health and counseling for over 15...
People are human beings - not labels - who are capable of reaching the infinite potential within themselves. People are also deeper than their diagnoses and that I think that we all possess within us the power to change. I enjoy helping guide people to their own conclusions and helping them discover who they truly are, apart from their outward behaviors. My approach is directed toward helping...
I use hypnosis to help people with stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues. I also use hypnosis to help people stop smoking and lose weight quickly. I help people in their relationship with sobriety. I work with people who think and feel like they are not good enough or who aren't confident. I also help people when they have tried other methods for any habit change and haven't yet been...
Whatever your situation, there is hope. Whether the issue is personal, relational, or financial, your life can be different. I will walk with you through the change you want to effect, providing individualized and caring treatment all along the way. I also provide professional budget counseling. If you would like to get control of your finances, get out of debt, save for retirement, or just lea...
I provide relational and person centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families. For the last 10 years I have served a diverse population in treating mental health needs including, anxiety, addiction, relationship/marital trouble, negative behavior/thinking patterns. People often come wanting a solution to these and many other problems. In my practice I have found success in helping peop...
Are you looking to get real results and make lasting change? Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Experiencing the impacts of past losses or trauma? Having relationship difficulties? Struggling to stick with the goals you set for yourself? Whether you are hoping to resolve pain, discomfort, and despair or seeking authenticity, growth, and more satisfying personal outcomes, my goal is to giv...
Are you ready to being your journey towards healing and finding hope? The journey, up to this point, may have left you battered and wounded, feeling lost and without hope. You don't have to struggle alone! Whatever challenges lay ahead, partnering with a caring counselor such as myself can often help you get a firm footing and a clear direction. You will be treated with respect and care as we w...
Inspired by Greg L. Gaul, LISW. LifeWorks was founded in 2000 and provides therapy and other counseling services to clients in Des Moines and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing excellence in the provision of mental health and educational services to the communities of Central Iowa in order to promote healthy relationships and family functioning. As an agency we act, first an...
I believe in creating a safe place is that allows opportunity to build trust and connection. Openning up can be scary, stressful and difficult. As you to learn skills and self understanding you increase confindence as well as success. Changing thoughts and perspective will allow you to gain control over old fears and habits. Life experiences, big and small, can leave scars on us which can be...
It IS possible to feel better, and the great news is that you already have what's needed inside of you to heal and change your life. I believe we all need help navigating life at times, whether that means healing from childhood wounds, or understanding why we continue to behave in ways that are self-destructive or impede our progress. Often our decisions and behaviors are driven by assumptions ...
I'm passionate about partnering with clients in their healing journey. I work collaboratively with my clients on embracing a new life narrative. I have experience working with couples, families that are in crisis, parenting difficulties, at-risk teens, survivors of domestic violence, individuals experiencing life transitions, as well as clients experiencing depression, anxiety, fears, anger...
AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I feel so fortunate to have found a career that I love, and cherish! My practice came about in the form of an epiphany one day, as I sat on the AIDS unit in NYC as a volunteer. As I listened to a man share his story, I realized that he had not been celebrated for his many talents, but had been ostracized for having AIDS. I decided that my philosophy ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing counseling since 2006. I have a passion for working with individuals and families who are in need of psychological trauma recovery such as child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, Substance exposed newborns and their mothers and prenatal /postpartum depression. I am a Certified Dr. Sears Health Coach and...
Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation. I offer premarital counseli...
