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
*Due to the COVID 19 epidemic, I am available for telehealth (video) sessions for new patients with flexible hours. We can focus on how to manage daily schedules, stress levels, and secondary symptoms of social isolation.* I became a therapist following a dream to help people navigate life and become their best self. I specialize in work with children and adolescents, and young adults. I've...
If you are struggling with addiction or substance abuse, I can help. I understand how painful addiction is, and more importantly, I know that sobriety and recovery are the best routes to a better life. Being present in your life, no matter the circumstances, is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to the people you love. Addiction is an insidious and lonely disease, but you can get an...
Children and adolescents often struggle with the same difficult feelings and emotions that adults do, but they have limited ways of expressing themselves. Similarly, parents can find themselves at a loss to reach their child, often leading to stress, anxiety, and disconnection. I have spent years working with children, teens, and their families in order to create healthy coping skills and foste...
Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and disconnected? Sometimes it feels like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box. I can help you reconnect with the parts of your identity that have been overshadowed by outside expectations. As a biracial tri-cultural woman of color, I am uniquely qualified to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your identity a...
Are you are seeking extra support or guidance, through a challenging situation? Are you interested in self-growth? If so, I look forward to working with you! My practice is geared primarily towards women, seeking to work on issues such as self-esteem, confidence, relationships & finding a suitable work/family & life balance. As a solution-focused Psychotherapist, I shall work with you to set...
As a therapist, it is my job to walk along side my client and walk this journey with them, however long that may be. I desire for my clients to find hope and guidance in their journey. Sometimes life throws curveballs our way, and to be able to have help during those times can add relief. I desire to be that help. Counseling is my passion and I consider it a privilege to sit with my clients and...
I am a psychotherapist working in Belltown/South Lake Union, Seattle. Therapy is a place where you can talk about how thoughts and feelings affect your sense of self, environment, and relationships. I focus on anxiety. I work with clients who range from just needing a place to explore their thoughts, to focused therapy on specific areas of distress. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders. I...
I offer online therapy and have done so effectively for years! It is a safe way to discuss the stress and uncertainty of this period. Difficulty navigating relationships is normal in time of life transition and stress. Change can be uncomfortable- worsening anxiety, anger, depression and problems in relationships. Change is inevitable and can be very uncomfortable but often leads to increased...
Dr. Oakes is a NYS licensed psychologist who specializes in issues particular to women such as infertility, child development, and postpartum depression. She works with children, adolescents, adults and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Oakes provides assessments for the diagnosis of autism, learning disabilities, and emotional disorders. She also provides the required...
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor & Supervisor and have over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages. My approach is warm and supportive and I view clients through a strengths-based lens. I understand that the challenges facing us today are stressful and unpredictable, and I will work in collaboration with you to help you regain balance, presence, and compassion f...
I firmly believe change is made within. I am a tool to help you overcome whatever challenge(s) you are facing in your life. I also believe the client has to acquire the desire within themselves to make any real change. I truly believe that this journey between therapist and client is a process, your process. I have worked with families of troubled youths, along with juveniles within the judicia...
MY BACKGROUND: I understand that reaching out for help takes courage. The counselor-client relationship is a crucial part of therapy, so it's important to me that you feel comfortable working together. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree from Fairfield University. I have experience -- privately and in the school setting -- working with adults and teens on issues...
Deciding to seek help and attend therapy is one of the most important decision you can make for yourself. As humans, we all have times when life can be difficult and overwhelming. We may not have learned the skills to deal with these difficulties in the healthiest way. Therapy is about personal growth. Therapy is about understanding why we behave the way we do, as well as learning news ways to...
Over thousands of years, philosophers have developed tools to explore the good life--what makes life meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling. As a professional philosopher, I draw upon those tools to empower you think clearly, live purposefully, and choose confidently. In our sessions, I offer friendly and accessible conversation, compassionate listening, and a healthy dose of humor. Together, we...
"As long as she denies her own agency, real change is unlikely because her attention will be directed toward changing her environment rather than herself." (Irvin Yalom). When problems show up in life, the solution isn't always clear. As your therapist, I will work with you to bring about needed change in feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. I will listen to what you want from therapy and together...
