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 provide counseling/psychotherapy as well as neurofeedback services. My goals in working with counseling/psychotherapy client include providing a safe and supportive environment, helping clients process unresolved emotional issues, helping clients increase their self knowledge and helping clients develop more effective coping strategies. My client's struggles include but are not limited to...
My goal is to light the way for my patients to get out of the dark and troubling places that may be hindering them from moving forward. My commitment is to help you restore hope, find peace and redirect your path to feel motivated and confident in your life. I am compassionate, but also direct to challenge the barriers that may be blocking from forward movement. I try to help you find your...
I am a clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents in individual psychotherapy. Issues addressed in treatement are wide ranging. Some with which I commonly work include depression, anxiety, grief and loss and relationship problems. By training, I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist: I understand our thoughts and feelings as being governed by our environment, our relationships, and...
I believe we are all good people with tough challenges and helping others is my calling. My passion is working with families/couples, as well as individually with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety (stress), depression (sadness), grief, and trauma. I have experience with eating disorders and post-bariatric care. I create a warm, caring, non-judgmental, motivating and oft...
Feeling stuck? Are you to the point where you greet each new day with, "Ugh. I don't know if I can take this anymore!!!"? You may be grappling with depression, anxiety, hopelessness, or simply feeling overwhelmed with no relief in sight. Well, what if there were a way to change your story from, "I just want this to go away," to "I can live with the hand I'm dealt, AND have the life I want at th...
My counseling philosophy is difficult doesn't mean impossible. I believe counseling involves helping you move from your current state towards what you are capable of becoming. This can be accomplished through a counseling relationship that (1) is genuine and real (2) enables you to experience acceptance and care, and (3) helps you to feel understood. General objectives for you would be that you...
Now Accepting New TeleTherapy Clients - My approach to psychotherapy is centered around you, the client. Together we address emotional distress caused by relationship conflict, grief, addiction, sudden/chronic illness, life adjustments and trauma. Each person is unique, therefore we explore your needs and goals to promote growth, empowerment and lasting change. I have experience treating...
Congratulations! If you have reached this site, you have made a critical first step toward self-discovery. No one is immune to the difficulties of life. To have your best life, one must continuously work to achieve and maintain happiness. Together, we will tackle problems that have altered your happiness in life. Using an eclectic approach, I have worked with many individuals experiencing mood...
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~Lao~ Life is a journey; my work with children, adults and families is a partnership. During this collaboration I will assist with resolving the conflict and challenges of life. My experience includes over 20 years of therapeutic work with families and children of all ages. Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis, I have extensive...
Are you having a hard time adjusting to this new normal? Tension is running high and relationships are struggling. We can work together to quiet down the noise of distraction, unsatisfying relationships, trauma, anger, and anxiety. Make your home a happy place, again. I use a client-centered approach that emphasizes authenticity, unconditional acceptance, and empathy. These core values help my...
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I am committed to helping adults and adolescents with all kind of struggles to optimize their ability to live a satisfying and fulfilling life by minding the power within. I empower my clients with accountability, insight, and focus to achieve consistent results. I help clients Identifying goals and defining a vision for success. As a Mental Health Consultant, I provide: Psychoeducation, Brief...
I am a queer, intersectional, inclusive, complex trauma specialist, & EMDR therapist, who works with those who have experienced psychological abuse; spiritual & religious abuse (including purity culture); queer and transphobia; racial trauma; and more. With evidence-based practices and creative process, I walk with clients through difficult questions, discovering identity, cultivating resilienc...
Have you suffered a significant loss in your life, such as the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your job, home or health? Grief is a natural response to many types of loss. Are you living with a chronic illness? Feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you have stress in your life, difficulties in your relationships, low self-esteem? Choose a counselor who is passionate about helping people...
