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
Whether you are having psychological issues with sport performance, or are experiencing difficulty with ADD / ADHD, anxiety and/or depression you've found the right place. Benjamin Foodman's practice specializes in helping improve sport performance, and provides alternative treatment interventions for patients looking to alleviate their mental health symptoms. When working with athletes, musici...
Regina believes everyone carries their own baggage. Some baggage is heavy & might consist of unresolved conflicts, destructive behaviors, sadness, worries, relationship dissatisfaction, divorce, loss, trauma, or other adverse life experience. Is your family struggling through transition or been court ordered into Reconciliation Therapy, Therapeutic or Supervised Visitation? She works with the...
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor E. Frankl If you find yourself asking why, you are not alone. The journey of life is hard and no matter how hard we try, sometimes we need the support of another on that same journey. My dream has always been to offer Christian-based therapy that does not feel like therapy but instead like hope an...
I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 and older, from all walks of life. I dedicate my work to helping individuals navigate through major life transitions, anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, parenting challenges, grief/loss, eating disorder, body image concerns, identity development (especially with LGBTQ populations), personal growth and development. I practice from a framewo...
As far as most people know, you've got everything going for you. Loved ones can count on you. You're intuitive, can pick up on the needs of others, and the one who can be "all things to all people." Maybe you're the teacher, nurse, therapist, college student, or mother that seems to have it all together. Inside though, you're starting to wonder if you even know who you are. You might even lo...
What if you knew how to cope when your fears, stress, and responsibilities overwhelm your everyday life? In our work together, I will help you learn how to manage your symptoms of distress as we identify the root cause and work through core issues that lead to anxiety, depression, and general difficulty in managing life transitions. I have 18+ years of experience working with women, couples, an...
For nearly 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside individuals, families, and couples in a variety of mental health settings targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I have experience in crisis stabilization, outpatient psychotherapy, residential treatment and community mental health. My theoretic foundation mainly draws from Psychodynamic Theory,...
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify w...
You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with life and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel helpless and doubtful losing belief in yourself. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace in life but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are...
Do you find that you're not happy, too stressed and overwhelmed or not living the life you had imagined for yourself? Are you repeating the same mistakes over and over again but don't know how to do things differently? Therapy helps because it's about breaking the patterns that aren't working for you. It's also about learning how to deal with people and situations differently. Often, we think i...
I enjoy helping those facing diverse challenges such as: anxiety and depression, trauma (including growing up in an abusive family), self-esteem, attachment issues, struggles with loss and grief, relationship and family conflict, and spiritual struggles related to mental health. Particularly, I have a special heart for 1.5 and 2nd generation Koreans and their parents who face difficulties relat...
You want to show up more fully in your life, foster healthy patterns, and release what doesn't serve you. You want to live your values, feel free to pursue your goals, and connect deeply with others. I work with individuals and couples who want to let go of the past, align with their true selves, and thrive in their relationships. It is my passion to empower people in discovering their own...
I believe that in order to truly recover from the issues that occur in life, we must find ways to cope so that we are better able to handle them in the future. In order to do that, we must do the tough work of self-discovery. Whether the issue is grief/loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you discover a path to the better version you aspire to be. My experience as a...
You can change. I believe this because over fifteen plus years as a therapist, I've been inspired by the work of my clients to overcome grief, trauma and abuse. My years as a therapist have taught me that we are all resilient, we all have strengths and coping skills. My years as a therapist have also taught me that when we go through a crisis, or a series of crises, our coping skills can get...
I will work in partnership with you to help you overcome current problems, situations and crisis and help you develop the best version of yourself. I will listen to you give voice to your fears, confusion, hopes and dreams. I am experienced in helping people cope with serious mental and emotional problems, and moving past trauma and troubles. I can help you through common life problems related ...
