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
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...
( English | español ) Uncertainty is one of the most uncomfortable experiences. It's easy to get stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns such as "I should do more" and "I shouldn't worry about that." Oftentimes, as a result, we experience anxiety or distress. You may find yourself juggling work or school demands, relationship stress and even self-doubt. Creating balance in your life may not seem...
I completed my master’s in social work at the University of Nevada, Reno where I graduated with distinction in leadership. I have nearly ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of settings including residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and school-based social work. I believe that radical genuineness is essential to the therapeutic proces...
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change...
We are all struggling with what has become the new normal. Life is hard as it is and now COVID-19 is adding a new set of stressors to our already busy lives. If you are struggling, I am here to help. I offer a safe and supportive environment to face life's challenges. It is my utmost priority to utilize evidence-based psychological interventions to help my clients to move towards a value-driven...
I believe that the therapist's function should be to help people become free to be aware of and to experience their possibilities. -Rollo May. I truly believe that everyone struggles from time to time, however some people need a bit extra of support to heal. This does not indicate that a person is weak or in some way "broken". WE ALL SUFFER, this is human nature, however just as we are able to...
I offer empathy, insight, and a seasoned approach in helping others recover from addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality challenges. I work with individuals seeking freedom from out-of-control behaviors including substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and other habituated difficulties. I'm credentialed to treat partners and couples affected by sexual betrayal as well as those...
I am passionate about helping clients address the challenges they face with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, lack of community acceptance, and difficult environmental and situational factors may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be just what you need to address these...
The struggle is real but through hope, growth, faith and transformation we heal. We all have a story to tell. No persons story is any better or worse than anyone else's. I can attest to the struggle to reach out for help and the need to be vulnerable. I am someone who is there to help guide you through those tough times. The courage and strength that it takes to reach out for help is the first...
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young peopl...
Many people find themselves struggling to maintain balance during adjustment or following a traumatic event. Life circumstances and experiences often cloud our vision. We may feel confused, lost, or broken in making the best decisions for ourselves. We need a safe space to ground our energy and find stillness. I am a licensed clinical social worker who takes a person centered approach to therap...
**Please Note** My caseload is full at this time and I am not able to see new clients. I apologize for any inconvenience.** Are you not sure how to change something in your life? With the right support, meaningful change is possible. I hope to offer a welcoming space that provides acceptance, empathy, attuned listening, and supportive feedback. I find deep meaning in supporting others to find...
We all begin life while connected to another; protected, sustained and seemingly safe. As we wend our way through life we naturally crave such deep connection with others. Without it, we may feel that we are alone and adrift. However, we all experience life in unique ways, even within the same family. Our quest for acceptance, connection and our ability to risk showing our authentic self to oth...
Seeking therapy takes immense strength and courage. It can feel vulnerable to trust another human with your struggles, fear, and pain. From the beginning, I will do my best to listen deeply and carefully, respecting that you have been doing the best you can with what you’ve been handed in life. I believe that our symptoms often provide information about how we have had to adapt to our...
I have specialized in treating tweens, teens and twenties for the past 7 years, primarily in schools. I also have experience counseling K-5 students and adults. I specialize in problematic school and home behaviors, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum, PTSD, anger, mood disorders, impulse control disorders, trauma, and anxiety in children/teens. I provide family counseling if indicated. I also counsel...
