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
You're the person who struggles with hustling for their worth. It shows in your impeccable work ethic or your perfectionistic ways or even your need to show up for others before you show up for yourself. You find yourself unable to relax, biting off more than you can chew, extremely overwhelmed, and unsure of how to slow down. It's hard to find balance in your life and not feel so guilty in the...
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life. Psychotherapy is a collaborative experiment. I meet my clients wh...
I am beginning this independent practice after some 16 years in therapy delivery and instruction at The University of Arizona. Having passed about 80,000 hours of therapy delivery, you will see that my enthusiasm and compassion are poised to help you. I can be directive and offer homework and information sheets so our conversations can go with you. As an adult with ADHD, and now some 30 years o...
Learning occurs in relationship with self, others and environment. We all have various coping skills to manage the difficulties we experience. Having a safe space to look at, enhance and learn greater coping skills is essential to growth. I believe each person is on a journey to feel better and make sense of their life. I have the opportunity to journey with individuals and families as they wor...
My focus is to assist children/individuals/families with the tasks that are developmentally compelling to them. This can look very different depending on who you are and what you hope to get from therapy. Whether you would like relief from specific issues such as anxiety, grief or depression, or if you have clear goals you would like to work towards such as developing self-awareness or explorin...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? Asking for help takes courage, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life an...
Many of us struggle with understanding how to find happiness in our daily life and how to be comfortable with our decisions, goals, and selves as a whole. Is it time to take some control over your mood, thinking patterns, and day-to-day functioning? Are you struggling with disordered eating and/or poor body image? Do you want to live a life where you feel comfortable in your skin and able to...
Life has a normal pattern of ups and downs. But we can face times in our lives when our natural support system isn't enough. You may consider seeing a professional counselor. ABALANCE Client-Centered Counseling is a safe, comfortable, professional setting to discuss the issues in your life. We are not a clinic but a Group Private Practice dedicated to providing you the best in Mental Health Car...
Find Your Way is a counseling practice helping young people and their families who are trying to navigate their way through difficult times. My goal for my clients is to achieve happiness, health and safety. I have a passion for working with young people and admire their ability to explore and shape themselves and their world. I believe that life is a journey and I hope to be an instrument to...
My heart is to serve anyone that walks through my door. I hope to create a safe, trusting place for you to know you can share your struggles in an authentic and raw, and productive space. My heart is to serve you in a holistic way and I desire to give equal attention to the past, present, and future. I tend to lean towards a cognitive behavioral approach with a lot of grace thrown in. I desire ...
Stressed, depressed, overwhelmed? When you feel you have no one to talk with who understands you and really listens, its time to reach out for help. You are unique and so are your problems. When you believe there is no hope, there is. If your coping methods are no longer working and you are sabotaging your health and relationships, its time to learn new ways to cope. You deserve to feel better,...
Life is full of changes and challenges. Sometimes we have the tools to manage all of the stress but sometimes we find that we need some support and guidance to help us get through the rough times. You don't have to go through these times alone. If you are experiencing a major life transition or just feel like things have become too difficult to manage on your own, reaching out for help is a...
La vida es una cadena de transiciones que muchas veces a las personas se nos hace un poco complicado sobrellevar o resolver. Y aunque los cambios nos dan la oportunidad de crecimiento, es muy cierto que estos mismos cambios nos traen mucha angustia y desequilibrio emocional. Yo puedo ayudarte a descubrir y desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para que puedas mantenerte enfocado(a) en lo que e...
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors --...
Do you regularly hear a voice that says “I’m not good enough”? Do you feel out of control and powerless against your emotions? Anxiety can be overwhelming. You have experienced it for a long time but dealing with it on your own has proven to be unsuccessful. You want to talk about it but others tend not to understand and their attempts to fix you can feel shaming. Perhaps you are experiencing...
