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
Sometimes life can get overwhelming. You can’t stop fighting with the people you care about, you feel like your brain is rattling apart with all your worries, or you feel like you just don’t belong. You’re trapped in a spiral of negative thoughts, your relationships feel like they’re falling apart, or you’re struggling to find your identity. You want balance in your life so you can enjoy the...
Hi, there. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I always shift the mode of therapy to meet my clients where they are in order to help you gain the most from your therapy sessions. I also take the time to end therapy sessions with some positive reflections, affirmations, and alternative perspectives in order to help you feel...
I work with people to help them find ways to cope and resolve the problems or concerns they are struggling with. I work hard to create a climate of warmth, trust, and openness to foster healing and insight. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focus for adults, couples and seniors with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, cognitive and adjustment difficulties such as...
Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a bilingual therapist in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions....
I have experience working with children and adolescents with a diverse set of present concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief, depression, anxiety, and developmental disorders. I also provide assessments for children, adolescences, and adults facing a variety of learning, cognitive and social/emotional difficulties. I work with clients aged 2 to 21 years of age. I utilize an integrat...
Are life circumstances or relationships causing you and/or your family distress? Are you looking for someone to help you navigate through the struggle and find healing again? I can help restore your hope and find healing in your life and relationships. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I observe distress and problematic functioning within the context of the larger family system and t...
When we struggle to make sense of our experiences (due to depression, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational conflicts or new life stressors), we may seek any semblance of control over our situation, grasping for understanding of all the "whys" or seeking resolution/answers to pacify the "what if's." Simultaneously, sense-making may seem inaccessible or impossible. At times, we need some...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, couples, families, older adults and individuals. Those I work with receive exceptional mental health services which are individualized and culturally sensitive. Through both short and long-term therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths which can improve their mental/emotional well-being and lea...
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience working in the mental health and human services field for over 15 years. I support individuals through life's challenges by assisting them in accessing their personal strengths and cultivating the skills needed to navigate toward a balanced and healthy life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of issues...
The needs of each person are unique. My experience and training allow me to offer both integrated and specific therapies to help clients who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, life stress and adjustment issues. If you have experienced troublesome or traumatic life events, I will work with you on alleviating negative symptoms and modifying unhealthy behaviors that impact you an...
I have a graduate degree in Social Work from The University of South Carolina College of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, with over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. My expertise resides in the management of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustm...
I have had the good fortune to work in many clinical settings; schools, mental health clinics, oncology offices, military bases and hospices. This has allowed me to assist individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with complex issues and circumstances. In each encounter with a client, I bring commitment, curiosity and compassion to the helping process with the goal of accessing th...
Hello, I'm glad you're taking the first step in seeking a therapist and I am hoping we get the opportunity to work together on your goals! I am on a mission to help my clients in any way that I can. I believe in unconditional compassion and use a client-centered approach as a way to promote growth and help clients of all races, genders, and cultures. I will strive to guide you or your family...
Addiction Rehab Centers is a place where we can help you regain your life. We treat Addiction and mental health issues of a broad magnitude. ARC addresses core underlying issues that keep people stuck in addiction and primary mental health difficulties. We provide detox, residential care, medication management, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. WE DO NOT OFFER A CRASH COURSE ON ...
