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, and thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and obtained my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. In working with you individually, I take an interpersonal approach, creating a warm and collaborative environment where you're safe to explore your private struggles, thoughts, and emotions. We will work together...
Let's face it, life can be challenging at times. Whether that means you can't find joy, escape the overwhelming nature of parenting, or move past loss. It's during these moments that people seek out competent therapists to process pain, learn skills to weather grief, or develop love for oneself. I specialize in the whole person. Meaning, I know the impact that relationships, upbringing, parenti...
Life surrounds us with challenges that may seems as deep as the ocean or as high as the sky, just like there are healing properties in water; therapy presents an unique opportunity for healing your family system. My holistic approach will focus on cognitive, affective, behavioral, spiritual, and environmental components of your challenges. Through evidence based therapy and compassionate...
In 30 years experience serving diverse population, I have developed compassioon for client issues. I invite you to bring your experiences and your pain. I work most effectively with clients open to alternative modalities, and who have a spiritual practice that opens into deeper realms. I believe the body holds secrets and trapped emotions which can cause physical pain. Body knows things conscio...
I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I have a masters degree from SCSU and a post-masters certificate from the UofM for in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. I utilizes a developmental perspective in assisting children and families to understand and manage behaviors and emotions. As a registered Pl...
I specialize in working with adolescents and teens, although I do also work with adults. Are you feeling burnt out? Depressed? Struggling with self-confidence? Anxious? Are you experiencing grief or struggling with loss? Do you feel like your relationship(s) is falling apart? Experiencing loneliness? Life can be difficult and we all encounter challenges of all kinds along the way. My goal is to...
Our world seems to be spinning out of control. Troubles we didn't know we had to worry about are now a daily reality. Working from home while homeschooling our sweet (but sometimes difficult) children can increase family stress and parenting guilt. Children may act out with increased defiance, distractibility, anger outburst, clinginess or sleep issues. Teens may withdraw, become moody, lose...
From the outside looking in, people see someone who “has it together.” Perhaps this is related to your family, job, marriage or community. From the inside looking out, you see a world full of pressures, expectations and a need to cultivate happiness for those in your life, sometimes at the expense of your own sanity. I often hear from clients that they feel “stuck” in the same cycle of life and...
*****Not accepting new therapy clients at this time. Evaluation services still available.***** It is my commitment to offer high-quality evaluations and counseling services for people of all ages who need help with life's challenges. I have spent over a decade working with families and schools in coordinating services to help children and adolescents succeed emotionally and educationally. In...
Parenting a child, teenager or young adult with ADHD or behavior issues feels like an uphill battle. The struggle can lead you into a downward spiral with interchanging feelings of anger and guilt. Just when you think you’ve resolved one issue, another one arises, and you question if your child will ever overcome their obstacles, or if this is what the rest of their life will be like. Finding t...
NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH VIDEO SESSIONS. My approach is caring and supportive, and I work closely with my clients - establishing treatment goals is always a collaboration. We will discuss and target the main issues that are of concern, and then establish realistic and achievable goals to reduce and eliminate problems. Another focus is to increase healthy behaviors and experiences. The therapy wi...
To my future client, Hello! Thank you for taking the first steps in choosing you. My goal at Choosing Destiny is to assist you in creating and being an active participate in your own destiny! I consider myself as a facilitator in the therapeutic journey. As people we are beautiful, complex individuals with at times equally complicated relationships. In my practice I bring an open and non...
There may be times when seeking therapy in the short-term can feel necessary to help navigate a crisis situation. And at other times, it can be a longer process of self-exploration and growth. In either case, engaging in therapy is an act of hope. I will meet you where you are with compassion and without judgment. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in any...
As life progresses, we each encounter difficulties that create ripples in our lives. I aim to create a collaborative space in which to discuss the ways in which clients can experience change and feel empowered. Creating a non-judgemental space is crucial to me within the therapeutic environment, so that exploration of self can occur. I have had extensive clinical experience in identity formatio...
You have already made a big step towards change by taking initiative and seeking counseling. I'm here to help you and meet you where you are. I am here to support you and advocate for you. I promise to provide you with a safe place to share, learn, and grow. I believe in you. We all have mountains to climb valleys to walk through. I would be honored to walk beside you on that journey. I enjoy...
