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
Therapy can help you resolve ongoing pain, trauma, or stress, and can also help you develop skills and strategies for managing problematic situations. It can also assist you with self-exploration and growth. Whatever brings you into therapy, you've taken the first step towards empowering yourself to make a positive change. Having the opportunity to work with someone can make a difference and it...
Our foundation, which includes our childhood and the dynamics of our family, directly impacts our thoughts about ourselves and others. It affects our behaviors and relationships. Most of my clients have some sort of childhood trauma that is affecting their ability to move in a peaceful, productive direction. Understanding how the brain is affected, and how to incorporate positive thoughts and...
I have been working in mental health since 2001 and been practicing therapy since 2008. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including crisis centers, partial day hospitals, EAP as well as outpatient. Since 2009 I have been working with children and teenagers in a community agency and recently began a private practice on the side working with all ages. Most of my experience...
As a LPC Associate in Austin, TX, it is my passion to work with individuals who are dealing with situations, behaviors or relationships that are causing them distress. I work with clients to create a highly-individualized treatment plan. I use an integrative approach, incorporating interpersonal and attachment-based interventions, as well as mindfulness, and trauma-informed modalities. My clien...
It can be difficult to watch your child suffer. It is even more difficult to decide that you can't help and need to bring in an outsider. From the age of 11 on, children begin navigating more complex emotional lives. It can be difficult to deal with these big feelings when you don't have the vocabulary or tools to communicate what's going on. When your child speaks through behavior instead of...
I like to create a safe and supportive environment to allow clients to explore the challenges in their lives and to create healthier coping strategies and ways of thinking to live happier and more satisfying lives. I enjoy working with adults and older adolescents struggling with stress, life problems, self-confidence, and/or relationship issues. I have 5 years experience working with children,...
Making the decision to start therapy can be tough. I'm here to make the process feel safe and comfortable as you begin your journey towards healing and growth. Sometimes having someone in your life that makes you feel heard, understood, and supported can make all the difference. I provide a non-judgmental, easy-going space where you can share freely and openly at your own pace. My work in...
Answering the essential question of "Who am I?", can be difficult in today's world. Even as the world gets "smaller", supposedly more connected, many of us still wander without passion for self-discovery. I would propose a strong sense of identity is essential to good mental health. Satisfying that question of "Who am I" must include physical and emotional presence in each moment and a strong...
For more than a decade, I have been working with teens and young adults with a variety of needs including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, sexual identity concerns, body image issues, bullying, academic rigors, and peer pressure. I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to help you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life...
Acknowledgement is the first step in making a change and it is important to choose a therapist who is right for you. I believe in assisting you with issues that you identify as problematic and provide unbiased support necessary to achieve change. Talking to a therapist provides you an opportunity to be heard without judgement, which is not always possible when talking to friends and family. I...
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I love what I do! I provide a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere for my clients. I will work collaboratively with you to identify and meet your goals. I have successfully helped children, adolescents, and adults manage the challenges associated with anxiety,...
I understand that starting therapy requires courage. My study of psychodynamic theory has allowed me to understand the complex ways in which childhood experiences shape the way we look at the world. I want to help make sense of the ineffable. So many patients have described feeling like they are "missing something". I have noticed that more often than not, what is missing are lost parts of the...
Change is possible! The therapeutic relationship can be a powerful catalyst to influence that change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment allowing clients to process thoughts and feelings leading to growth and insight. A therapist's role is not to tell a client what to do, but rather help one take the necessary steps to create positive life changes. During our time together, I give clie...
I have come to believe that while each person is dealt a certain set of cards in life, we have choice in how to play them. Understanding the cards we are dealt can provide great relief. However, this understanding alone is often not enough for growth. A good therapist can serve as a mirror, allowing us to see ourselves from different angles and consider things about our thoughts, feelings and...
