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 have more than eighteen (18) years of experience, working with children and adolescents struggling in school. I have helped numerous children and adolescents who suffer from severe behavior issues. My passion is helping a child learn the skills that they need to communicate and get along more effectively with others. I believe with the right tools any child can be more successful in school an...
I am passionate about working with individuals/families struggling with emotional stability. My hope is to assist my clients on their journey, facilitating deeper relationships through healthy communication patterns, whether individually or with a spouse or even the whole family. I provide a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment for my clients to develop greater self awareness. I have ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working out of Springfield, IL. My emphasis is on neuropsychological testing and evaluation for preschool, school aged children, adolescents, and families in helping support 504 and IEP intervention and accommodations. I can assist with developmental and behavioral issues. My background includes hospitals, community mental health centers, and forensic...
In all seasons of life, we experience obstacles between where we are and where we'd like to be. These obstacles can often present themselves in the form of anxiety, depression, a lack of self-confidence, relational issues, or unresolved trauma/grief, etc. I work with individuals, couples, and families in a collaborative process to explore these obstacles, challenge old patterns and beliefs, and...
Where do you want to be in your life? What are the clear and practical steps to get there? How do you find the understanding, compassion and motivation to take those steps? These are the kinds of questions we will address while working together. As a clinical health psychologist and former Buddhist monk I use a collaborative approach focused on developing more personal well-being. I am a husban...
I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients to help overcome barriers and illuminate their paths to a brighter future. I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship discrepancy, family disfunction and every day life obstacles. To better serve my clients, I use evidence based practices within a therapeutic setting. It is my goal to provide...
I ONLY accept new clients for the weekly Circle of Being Shadow Work Release groups and One Day Intensives. +++ I view psychotherapy as a useful tool and support towards our innate pursuit of happiness, contentment and harmony. Whether recovering from years of addiction, healing from the aftermath of past wounds, navigating difficult relationship dynamics, dealing with trauma, loss, transition,...
I specialize in couples counseling utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy. I love to help couples restore love and trust to their relationship no matter what the hurt is that has caused discord in the relationship. I also love to help couples that have a good relationship, deepen their emotional bond and become each other's best friend and soul mate. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy...
Different problems force us to take stock in who we are and how we are living. We struggle through anxiety, sadness, trauma, loneliness; some of us have used unhealthy coping mechanisms to get by. Eventually, we come to learn that asking for help is one of the most powerful actions we can take. Our relationships shape us. Treatment is formulated and applied specifically to your presenting probl...
I believe that therapy is about helping you transition from where you currently find yourself in life and working towards where you want to be, reaching your most authentic self. I am committed to creating a warm, inviting and emphatic atmosphere where you may feel empowered to take charge of your life. Our process together will be one where you feel comfortable opening up to me, and together, ...
It is my hope to walk alongside you on your journey toward self discovery. Whether you are seeking help exploring a current or past issue, soul searching, or just looking for someone to talk to, the therapy room is a safe place to grow. When experiencing pain in relationships or feeling alone, beginning this road toward healing can seem daunting. There is courage in reaching out for support to...
I am a warm, caring therapist with a direct style. I believe that we are capable of much more than we oftentimes give ourselves credit for; an experienced ear and fresh perspective can help make the difference between simply surviving and thriving. It would be my honor to help you achieve more. I love helping people who are going through a life transition--divorce, new relationships, graduation...
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults in a myriad of settings. In these roles, I've provided individualized therapy to support with relationship, academic, and interpersonal issues, among others. I've also done extensive social justice work with young women. In my practice, the relationship is the main healing agent in a therapeutic dynamic. I've...
As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals to help them work through their problems by providing a supportive environment, focusing on their immediate issues as well as addressing unresolved issues from the past. My goal is to help my clients better understand the causes of their problems and how to effectively overcome them, develop better self-awareness and self-acceptance, form healthier...
My specialty centers around working with families with managing relationship challenges. I have 10+ years of experience working with children, teens, and parents to navigate the issues that surface as children begin to break away from parents to discover their own identity. I also work with couples to learn to cohabitate as they begin to discover each others' differences that can often create...
