
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

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw Dr. Rose has over 25 years of experience in various helping-profession roles, including over 15 of clinical mental health work in both community mental health and private practice settings. Dr. Rose has produced more than 35 publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, state-wide education curricula, ...

From residential treatment to outpatient therapy, I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. I have received specialized training in trauma, anxiety, depression, loss/grief, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns. I also have experience with working with adults and couples to address marital issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss/grief. I recei...

NOW PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH Specializing in children, teens, family conflict and difficult phase of life transitions. Specialties include Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, Family Systems, and Trauma Focused- CBT. Most of my work focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict and unresolved trauma. For over a decade I have been working specifically with youth on developing...

Jessica Reid Johnson
Chicago
Illinois
Therapy is a unique opportunity to work through difficulties in one's life. As a therapist, I build a strong relationship with my patients, and create a space for absolute safety. Within this relationship, there can be free and honest expression, introspection, as well as the development of self-understanding. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to work through conflicts and obstacles that...

Life is beautiful but also challenging. At times those challenges can seem overwhelming and never ending. We all need some support along the way. And the good news is you do not have to navigate the path alone. I desire to walk alongside others in whatever journey they may be on. I would love to come alongside you and take you down a road of exploration and restoration. I have experience treati...

Tammy Hyde
Dallas
Texas
I am a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist through the Linehan Institute. I specialize in treating individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, chronic suicidal behaviors, self injurers, and eating disorders. I also specialize in treating trauma and have been trained intensively in DBT based Prolonged Exposure therapy. Most of the clients I treat have co occurring diagnosis including...

I specialize in the issues adults face as they age; this includes those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or another chronic mental or physical illness. The challenges we face as we age can be difficult, and can include declining physical health, loss of independence, dementia, fatigue from caregiving, or issues of grief & loss. Sometimes, these challenges lead to sympto...

I have been blessed with immeasurable gratification and success in my career as a Family Therapist over the past 40 years. Thousands of individuals and families have honored me with their trust, supporting them to identify and achieve their goals. Allow me the privilege to steer you towards a more satisfying life with greater fulfillment in your relationships and less stress as you navigate you...

I am a bilingual clinician with over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. I have provided bilingual services in English and Mandarin in a variety of settings, including domestic violence shelters, community mental health counseling centers, university counseling centers, and group practice. I work with a number of concerns, but I feel...

We assist new mental heath, and healthcare businesses with the development and implementation of their new programs, teach them how to maintain best practice business practices from a clinical operations perspective, and assist troubled Behavioral Health programs with their needs. We have special expertise in compliance, training, and staffing. We provide a vast array of training(s) in mental...

You are the expert of your own life. I feel the space held between a client and therapist is the most important factor in the effectiveness of therapy. Everyone needs a little help navigating through the ups and downs of life. I will offer you unconditional acceptance and support as we explore your journey together. I am passionate about helping others. I provide teen and child therapy services...

Angel Jackson Paloade, MA, MFT, CCC #02175287, is a Certified Christian Counselor who is committed to helping those in need with reaching their highest level of functional living. She is certified through the Georgia Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors/ Therapists, and is a member of the Georgia Christian Counselors Association. Angel works in private practice, seeing individuals, coupl...

Barbara L Thomas
Charlotte
North Carolina
I respect the courage it takes to share your inner challenges. Life is hard...It is also full of joyful possibilities. Managing stress and multiple demands requires strategies to build emotional, psychological and spiritual health. With over 25 years of experience, I look forward to working together to discover your best life and to uncover new pathways through old emotions and behaviors. As a...

Therapy has the potential to be tremendously helpful. I have over 25 years of experience working in the counseling field. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an NCAC. Through my career, I have primarily focused on all types of addictions as well as worked with couples and others seeking to change habits and personality traits that hinder their happiness. I will help to recognize,...

I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I provide child, adolescent, adult, couple, and family psychotherapy. My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, solution-focused, and client-centered. The style of psychotherapy is based on what will most effectively work for you. I offer a space to help you achieve your goals, develop awareness, and give you hope. We will utilize...