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 ideal client is seeking psychotherapy services focused on learning, processing, and mastering skill sets that will generate personal growth, better relationships, and, most importantly, an improved quality of life. I have a Masters in the Science of Psychology. Additional educational credits I have obtained are in hypnosis, addictions, play therapy, sand tray, therapy with puppetry,...
To err is human, and life challenges simply fundamental rites of passage extended to us all. What differs from person to person is the frequency, intensity, and significance of these events. Issues like struggling to find energy, mobilize efforts, and persist at tasks are normal and understandable aspects to the change experience. I offer guidance through this process along with education and...
I strive to facilitate a dialogue that both empowers and engages clients in their own self-healing, valuing the co-creation of a transformative narrative and experience. As a licensed clinical psychologist, experienced in treating both children and adults, I view emotional and behavioral challenges as a dynamic outcome that develops as a result of complex interactions across time, as opposed to...
Now taking Saturday appointments! I provide high quality counseling and mental health services to children, teens and adults in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding region. All individuals will face challenges in life, and we all possess the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when...
My name is Shannon "Libby" Cutshall. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing therapy Services for children, adolescents, and adults. I received my Masters in Counseling from Regent University in 2011 and Masters in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in 2016. My doctoral studies have provided me with extensive course work in specialized psychological assessment...
Please note, I am only accepting individuals and families in need of psychological services for immigration legal cases. It makes me very happy that are you visiting this page. I view the counseling process as a collaborative effort, between the counselor and the client, where the identification of positive emotions and strengths empowers individuals and families to overcome hardships....
I am proud to offer Couples & Individual therapy that helps each client identify what is working, what not working, and how to target the parts you decide are not working using a solution based approach to transformation. I use an integrated and collaborative therapy approach that highlights exploration, introspection, insight, healing, and growth. My areas of focus are Couples & Individuals...
I am a bilingual licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. I provide individual, family and group therapy utilizing an attachment-based theoretical framework. With a collaborative approach, I treat a variety of concerns including, early trauma, anxiety, depression, parental conflict, divorce, developmental...
Have things been getting unmanageable lately? Do you feel that you aren't able to manage your stress? Have you felt that negative past events are beginning to overtake your present? If so, counseling may be a beneficial step for you. Counseling provides a safe environment to share your thoughts while learning valuable coping skills. I have training in many different techniques, including EMDR. ...
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I practice from a humanistic approach that is trauma-informed and tailored to each client's needs. I believe that trauma is a universal human experience that can be complex in nature or characterized by the struggles of daily life. My approach aims to create a warm, reflective environment where people have the capacity for personal growth and a dee...
The emphasis of my private practice involves supporting all children at a foundational level. Playing with our bodies as a container of resources gifted to us at conception. My care for children is specifically focused on the development and integration of Primary infant Reflex patterns. I use mindfulness, silliness, and Neuro-Sensory-Motor Reflex Integration methods (MNRI). The children and...
As we continuously evolve in this journey called "Life", we all encounter many challenges that can hinder our ability to maintain a healthy mindset. Many of us tend to want the instant gratification of happiness and success but struggle with how to obtain it. Every client has unique situations, where one's sense of self-efficacy can play a major role in how they approach goals, tasks and...
It can be a difficult step to begin psychotherapy. It may feel like a leap of faith to believe that just talking will help effect change. It can be hard give up the hope that things will improve on their own, or the notion that seeking help is a sign of weakness. People often experience anxiety about the first call to a therapist and find themselves avoiding it. Establishing a safe, trusting...
My passion is people. I believe we each have unique and important stories filled with intrinsic value and authenticity; strengths and resources; as well as hardship, conflict and loss. At times, life becomes overwhelming and unbalanced, keeping us stuck and unfulfilled. Therapy can be considered like a journey. Together, we navigate through the difficult terrain and troublesome areas of life,...
Recognizing we need help is hard. Reaching out for help is even harder. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment where positive change can occur. A positive support system is essential to maintain any changes made and prevent relapse. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, ...
