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
Does anxiety, stress, and/or depression have you longing for positive change and reconnection to the world? I am a licensed psychotherapist helping adults find balance and direction in their personal and professional lives. I will guide your discovery of yourself, helping you to blossom into a more fulfilled human being. Most of my current patients and clients are struggling with anxiety,...
If you're looking here, you've decided it's time to figure out something--maybe a difficult relationship, a chronic health problem or a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you've been through some hard experiences in the past that you want to understand so they don't interfere with your present life. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety or depression. I believe the therapy relationship is collaborative. Ou...
My clients say things like...I am overwhelmed with stress. My anxiety is out of control. Does depression ever get better? I want to die. How did my relationship end up here? Court-ordered counseling, parenting capacity assessment? Why can't my ex just cooperate, it about the kids? My teenager is out of control. My parents just don't get it! I need an immigration hardship wavier letter. The...
My approach to the counseling process is to provide a non-judgmental, empathic, and compassionate atmosphere where clients and I work collaboratively to explore and improve areas of concern that are impeding growth and daily functioning. I believe the counseling process encompasses the wholeness of the individual(s), taking into consideration the impact of emotional and psychological aspects al...
I work with people to help them reach their full potential. I can do this with telehealth or in person. My job is to help remove those barriers keeping you from becoming who you really are. That might simply be a change in your life you are having trouble making. Or that may be a mental health or physical issue you have. Because I'm both a psychotherapist AND Chiropractic Physician, I can addre...
I love what I do and feel honored to be a part of your healing and growth. My style is authentic, client-focused, honest and collaborative. I foster a warm, supportive experience that promotes clarity and goal-setting and creates plans to identify and overcome life's many challenges. Our sessions will provide you with the tools and insight necessary to develop your capacities, harness your...
My primary purpose is to help my clients the way I have been helped on my own healing journey. I feel a passionate calling to work with clients whose issues mirror the struggles and challenges that I, too, have overcome. The empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard that I feel toward my clients allows us to build a foundation of rapport and trust very rapidly. Using Psychodynamic ...
Anything can happen in life! Sometimes difficult things happen that are outside of our control. My focus is to help clients overcome life challenges by helping them identify their strengths and help them overcome stressful life events. I support clients by increasing their level of self-awareness as they identify their strengths and resources. I also support clients by helping them gain insight...
In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic...
I understand that sometimes we are just surviving rather than thriving. While in survival mode, we often rely on disordered eating to make it through the day..This takes its toll on us physically and emotionally. Have you ever spent the majority of the day thinking about food or fearing your next meal? Maybe you have had a big transition in life, moved from home to college, ended a relationship...
Mental and Behavioral health struggles are often more than a personal struggle but can also impact others around them especially family members. The scope of my practice is a holistic multi-modal approach including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), art and play therapies, mindfulness, and brief treatments with children, adults, and families. I specialize ADHD and commonly co-occurring disorde...
Parenting and partnership are roles that help us grow into the people we were born to be. We work tirelessly to provide unconditional love, guidance, and support even when we feel that we have nothing left to give. Understandably, there are times when our roles become too challenging for any of us to face alone. When your child’s tantrums go from bad to nuts, or your teen's moods go from angry ...
There's nothing quite like being a parent. We often realize our greatest highs and lows over the course of raising our children. No matter how experienced we are, we all face situations that we simply could not expect or prepare for. Having issues with your child or teen does not make you a bad parent! We all need support, whether we verbalize this or not. You do not have to struggle alone. I h...
The feedback that I've received, most often, from new clients is that they've finally found a therapist who they feel a connection with. My non-judgmental approach creates an atmosphere where clients feel they can be open and honest with me...whatever the concern may be. Being open, objective, compassionate, and direct with my clients allows them to be honest with themselves. My specialty in...
I specialize in helping individuals and their families as they move through the pressures/stressors of modern-day life. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. We identify what’s currently working well for my client and from there focus on developing a treatment plan to address the challenges of life that need to be tackled. I try to create a safe space for clients that promotes...
