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 name is Lisa Higginson, and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Resident Therapist at Gilbert Counselors. My clinical supervisor is Terri Roman, LPC. I work with individuals, couples, and families at any stage, and can help guide you or your loved ones through life’s stressors. Whether it’s anxiety, depression or spiritual rejuvenation via our Meditation and Mindfulness group, we can...
I feel honored and privileged to do this work and assist my clients in meeting their goals. I am experienced working clients to improve mood, behavior and relationships. My focus is to identify the sources and patterns that stand between my patients and the outcomes they would like to see in their lives. Collaboratively, we develop a plan to overcome challenges and meet personal goals. Together...
My approach to counseling is compassion centered, trauma-informed and non-pathologizing. Working together to create a sense of safety and trust is my highest priority. Thus, when we sit together I don’t consider it my job to ‘fix you’ but rather, to be with you. It is in being with you and bringing awareness and kindness to you exactly as you are, that we can begin to create safety in our...
Life can be overwhelmingly difficult at times. Experiences that are painful and disturbing can contribute to troubling emotions and fears that get in the way of feeling whole, happy and fulfilled. Psychotherapy provides tools that can help you improve the quality of your life. I believe in using a strengths based approach, honoring what you are capable of being and achieving. I hope to help you...
Due to our integrative and holistic approach at Riverstone Wellness Collaborative, we include multiple services. It is our belief that, while traditional counseling and other practices are beneficial, when applied together they can have a greater impact on clients' well being. At RWC, some clinicians operate independently within their own practice. Fees and insurance availability may vary. We w...
Therapy is a collaborative experience in which my work is to support you in being and becoming you, however complicated that may appear in your life. I practice a variety of therapeutic modalities, but in all cases I focus primarily on your emotional experience, which includes your voice, your needs, and your choices. I incorporate mainly a person-centered approach and integrate cognitive...
I am a licensed Marriage & Family therapist, licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, certified PEERS instructor, and credentialed teacher. I have effectively taught social skills privately and in school settings to children, teens, and young adults with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia for over 20 years. In addition to social skills grou...
Whether you are seeking to live life with greater meaning and purpose; trying to put your marriage back together; struggling with depression, anxiety, a life transition, grief, spiritual injury or an overall general feeling of dissatisfaction with life, I am here to walk beside you on your path to wholeness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals goin...
Too many of us live each day with a lack of contentment, a nagging sense of stress and disconnection, but this does not have to become the norm for you. If you are ready to take the leap and desire a holistic approach to change, I can help you to cultivate the satisfying life you desire. While I enjoy working with a variety of individuals, I specialize in helping adults suffering from anxiety a...
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past seven years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please...
I am a Licensed Clinician and Certified Coach with over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic care for clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds, and a broad range of clinical and personal concerns. I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and understanding. I can confidently he...
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." -Confucius. My philosophy is this; you already know the answers to your problems, you just don't know that you know them yet. My job is to help you unlock the secrets to your own happiness and productivity. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, and get tremendous fulfillment in seeing my clients succeed. No probl...
**Currently Not Taking New Patients**Passionate about supporting and working with all people. My ideal clients are those who want to be self aware, mindful and confident; those who want their lives to reflect their values and beliefs. Helping clients to recognize and understand the mind-body connection and to understand how thoughts directly affect behavior is my passion. All people are a work ...
Minimize distress and overcome challenges--we'll work together to identify what keeps you stuck, increase your assertiveness, develop confidence, reduce guilt and identify your fears. My practice also includes conducting psychological evaluations (e.g., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger's Syndrome). DBT (modified), CPT, Cognitive Trauma Therapy specialist, Autism Diagnostic...
My approach in therapy is relational and collaborative. Drawing from psychodynamic, cultural, cognitive and mindfulness approaches we would explore your attachment and childhood experiences, current relational and intimacy patterns, professional/ familial/cultural circumstances, focus on emotions/feelings (anger, grief) thoughts (self/others/situations), and behaviors (avoidance) and find...
