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 received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and was trained with the Humanistic belief that many factors of one's life play a role in their development, mental health and cognitive processes. By utilizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic and existential interventions, together we can develop a treatment plan that works...
**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** Sometimes we find ourselves at odds with our circumstances or it might seem like our circumstances are actively working against us. Do you have a history of anxiety, depression, PTSD or are these feelings new to you? Are you are struggling with difficult life transitions such as pregnancy/child birth/family planning, life altering decision-making, ...
Are you struggling with the uncertainty of these times? My job as a therapist is to help you find a new baseline, and anchor into an internal state of calm resiliency - no matter what is happening "out there." If you are feeling anxiety, depression or struggling with old patterns during COVID-19, I'd be honored to support you finding steady ground again. My work is threefold: I offer compassion...
You deserve relief from anxiety, depression, anger, grief, disappointment and stress. I want to help you free yourself from the things in your life that are preventing happiness, love, and a feeling of peace and belonging. Together, utilizing a myriad of therapeutic approaches and tools geared towards your individual needs, we can explore the source of your problem and find practical and effect...
Are you seeking counseling services tailored to your unique needs? I am a therapist and coach - specializing in ADHD, supporting women with pregnancy/postpartum mood disorders and infertility and Anxiety/Panic disorders. I believe that all clients have the ability to grow and change. I utilize a blend of cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and solution-focused therapy in order to assist clie...
Are you feeling caught between contradictory feelings of hope and despair? Finding a space where we can feel deeply understood is important to developing a secure sense of self. Psychotherapy offers a reflective space to explore the wordless thoughts, the nameless pain or the inner conflicts that may inhibit us. Through therapy a greater sense of integrity and meaning in life is possible. When ...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides psychotherapy to individuals and families. I view therapy as a collaborative journey where developing a safe and trusting relationship is key. Together we explore feelings, thoughts and experiences which lie beneath the surface and have created barriers to happiness and connection in your life. I seek to create a safe space to encourage...
Using a variety of therapeutic tools to create a client-centered, integrated approach to change, I offer a compassionate environment to help you achieve your therapy goals. I welcome diverse clients with a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, insomnia, and chronic pain. I focus on your natural strengths and resilience as well as your inherent motivatio...
I utilize a relational approach to working with clients, which encompasses a variety of therapeutic practices to enhance client strengths and build upon areas requiring development. At-risk adolescents, individuals dealing with issues of identity (cultural, social and developmental) and those with social and emotional problems. In addition to, depression, anxiety, trauma and substance dependenc...
Is anxiety or depression preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Reaching out for help takes tremendous courage. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental place where you can feel deeply listened to. I specialize in treating adults and teens coping with anxiety and depression. Many of my clients have survived childhood trauma. I am extremely passionate about my work and will adapt...
Life's journey can be overwhelming. I am here to help. Within our nurturing relationship, we will examine thinking patterns that may be sabotaging your daily enjoyment. And, with a reframing of these thoughts, a fresh new perspective will light your path! My background includes a B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign and an M.S.W. from Jane Addams College of Socia...
Sometimes we get stuck and feel trapped by our experiences related to substance use, addictive thinking, trauma, anxiety, depression and other addictive or high risk behaviors. If this sounds like you, I would like to help you manage these experiences and empower you to break through the challenges associated with your personal experience. I would like the opportunity to help you build up and...
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe i...
You're tired of feeling anxious, insecure, and not good enough. There’s something holding you back from thriving in your life and you want to overcome it. From the outside, it might appear like you have it all together, but you're tired of pretending. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and more worthy, but you’re not sure how to get there. I would love to help! I care deeply about creatin...
My approach is down to earth and pragmatic as every person's experiences are unique. Because of this, my eclectic approach focuses on your individual needs. I am a firm believer in empowerment. As such, I often encourage self-determination. Many of my clients have benefited from this approach. My focus is on the whole patient. After 16 years of Lay Counselling, I chose Social Work as a professi...
