
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

Despite your best efforts to be happy, are you finding that a sense of contentment, authenticity and self-confidence continues to elude you? Do you long for a way to finally feel that you are managing your anxiety rather than your anxiety is managing you? What would it feel like to begin healing the pain of your past, including your most painful losses, and move forward into new possibilities? ...

My role in your therapy is to act as a guide toward discovering and developing resources to manage the complex issues occurring in our lives. We will uncover strengths and develop skills for you to decrease discomfort and disturbances from trauma, grief, physical and sexual assault, anxiety, depression, disordered mood and thoughts, pain, headache and migraine. I will provide a space for...

Ashley Blake
Saint Louis
Missouri
A therapist with ten years experience in the mental health field, I help people to heal from painful experiences, gain insight into their minds, and build lives of meaning and purpose. In working with me, people who have experienced traumatic events, interpersonal violence, or childhood neglect, abuse, and bullying learn how to feel safer in their own skin, take comfort in the present moment, a...

Cornerstone Counseling and Consulting
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Family & Children's Consultants is an experienced group of counselors and family therapists. We are dedicated to ethical, effective and affordable services. We are committed to three principle: Compassion, Collaboration and Co-creation. We will position ourselves as partners and stand beside you as we explore the challenges and hardships that you have experienced. We will respect and honor your...

Chester Smith
Saint Louis
Missouri
With over 30 years of experience treating sufferers of chronic medical conditions I have come to appreciate the role of stress, anxiety and early trauma as contributing to a complex clinical situation that requires a multimodal approach to treatment that includes psychotherapy along with medical management and physical therapy. Research has shown that sufferers of chronic medical conditions oft...

Hey you! Yes you out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of us. I can help you. I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed with daily life stressors or major life events. I love helping clients find the path back to their best selves through an eclectic use of therapy techniques. Developing a strong therapeutic relationship...

There is hope not defeat for any and every life challenge. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is empowerment to instill hope, effective change and the development of personal tools/techniques for children, teens and adults. I graduated Chi Sigma Iota Honors with a Master's Degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, and obtained a Bachelor of Behavioral Science Degree in...

Receiving the right type of support in difficult circumstances is important. My practice uses empathy and an authentic collaborative relationship to help individuals and families to adjust to their challenges. Successful resolution to even life’s most difficult situations is possible and removing the barriers that get in the way can be accomplished. I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counsel...

Keith Almquist
Omaha
Nebraska
Unfortunately, everyone experiences painful events at times in their life. Helping people to rebuild their lives back to what it was before or building a whole new life is something I have enjoyed doing for over 20 years. I enjoy working with people by addressing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, various types of trauma, relationships, divorce,...

Therapy is about change, and I am dedicated to helping you make the change you seek. I provide a compassionate, confidential haven for addressing areas of difficulty and disturbance, for healing past hurt and loss, for mending and deepening relationships, and for helping you live a rich, meaningful life. I believe that every obstacle is also an opportunity to grow and learn. And so, whatever...

Hi! My name is Dr. Jasmine Appleton and I have over 10 years of experience helping my clients and patients work through underlying issues in order to be the best version of themselves. I use DBT, CBT, and meditation based practices to help you gain self-awareness, and insight into your thoughts and behaviors. I educate my clients on what is happening psychologically, emotionally, and...

Embarking on a journey of deeper self discovery takes courage. Some experiences in life cause tremendous hurt, pain and suffering. Perhaps, there has never been sense of feeling safe. Maybe you continue to repeat the same patterns over and over, and you feel stuck. Anyone whose willing can take the step to awaken to new possibilities, heal deep rooted wounds and create desired changes and outco...

Many people struggle with their relationships. Anxiety, depression or anger can be challenging, and prevent you from acting the way you want to act with the important people in your life. I work with people who want to feel better, improve their relationships, reduce anxiety, reduce conflict, and experience more connection and belonging. If you're ready to get started, send me an email to sched...

Whether you are seeking personal growth or are struggling with other mental health issues, I'll work with you to develop a counseling plan to meet your specific needs. My clinical practice has focused on working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities and social...

Hello! I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist. I support children, families and young adults through therapy and evaluation. My specialties include children, teens and young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, and anxiety. My offices are located in Westwood and Sherman Oaks and tele-health is available for all clients. Would you like your child to feel more successful at school? Does you...