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
I am a psychologist at Palm Beach Behavioral Health & Wellness who specializes in working with children and teens. I have experience with a variety of presenting concerns including Autism Spectrum diagnoses, trauma, severe emotional disturbances, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, bullying, oppositional concerns and adjustment disorders. I believe establishing and maintaining a trusting...
I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 6 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help you...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Iowa as well as a nationally certified counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, families and couples. Inhave a passion for working with individuals, couples and families to find a balance that is suitable to them. I will work through the process and stages with the client to meet their needs or struggles. My...
I have been in clinical practice for many years. I believe that the counseling relationship is based on trust, unconditional positive regard, a non-judgmental attitude, and empathy. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages. I have extensive experience working with men, women, adolescents couples and families. I am committed to helping each client come to a better...
Meridian Psychotherapy Associates offers extensive support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. We are here to help you find ways to cope and provide you with support. Our approach embodies a collection of ideas, disciplines, techniques and practices designed to be effective in treating presenting mental health issues and challenges and other psycho social...
My name is Nedra Cannon. I am a Licensed Clinical and Macro Social Worker. I've been in practice for over 15 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to...
Psychotherapy can bring light to darkness, hope to fear, and empowerment to stuck-places that weigh on us. I understand my role as your therapist as being a co-journeyer to guide your path through healing into a healthier, more fulfilling life. I have had the honor of supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults across diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender...
I am a clinical counselor and art therapist. My therapy approach is humanistic, integrative, and client focused. When using art I encourage people of all ages to express themselves creatively in order to understand themselves better. Art Therapy supports both a physical and emotional release, it helps activate the whole brain and process "stuck" emotions. It is about the process of making art n...
I am a dedicated mental health professional who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided direct client care and have spent the last several years in a management position coaching and mentoring staff so they can provide the best clinical care to clients while taking care of themselves in the process. I believe therapy can help individuals who are going through a ti...
Currently, I am not accepting new patients. At Arbol Professional Counseling, I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with issues pertaining to Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss issues, and Career Counseling. I am a champion for meeting people where they are with their issues and working from there. I use an eclectic approach which incorporates CBT, Person-Centered and...
There are many models of counseling with underlying philosophies of treatment. I use a model that believes healing occurs when we become aware of our issues, increase our insight and learn how to put alternative coping strategies into practice. I use traditional methodology as well as creative activities, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques and humor. I have an interest in animal...
I work to provide a safe place for my clients to explore their stories, learn about themselves, and progress towards their goals. When therapy concludes, my hope is my clients have a stronger sense of self, more authentic relationships, and a greater understanding of their life's potential and impact. In order to do this, I primarily utilize radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT) ...
Dr. James L. Jackson has over 15 years experience providing professional counseling for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing mental and emotional pain related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Jackson is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor. James works with clients as young as age 3 and uses...
In life, relationships matter most. Connected relationships expand one's capacity for growth, self understanding and ability to form meaningful bonds. My work focuses on building relationships that deepen my patients sense of vitality, as well as their ability to see themselves and others more clearly. I will help forge new possibilities, and amplify courage and grit. I work with adults, childr...
Hi, I'm Sofia, and I love helping kids, families, and couples reconnect with each other and find the joy in spending time together! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and have worked with families in the valley for over 18 years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to watch many different family dynamics. When someone asks what makes the difference between "surviving" families and...
