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
Life is difficult; circumstances challenge each of us and, at some point, we need someone to talk with. If you find yourself in this position, and are willing to invest the time and do the work, I would be honored to help you do so. Everyone is comprised of biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual components. If one of those parts are missing or damaged, the person will not be who...
Feeling overwhelmed by obstacles in your life? Experiencing challenges in your relationships with others? Taking the first step to enter therapy can be frightening. Trying to find the right therapist can be stressful. Let me help you achieve your optimum mental and emotional health by providing evidence-based treatments in a compassionate and collaborative environment. I have experience working...
I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults who find themselves stalled in their academic or career development due to anxiety or depression, often exhibited through poor school performance, addiction, or other self-destructive behaviors. I believe there are no bad children, but only disconnected ones. My rewarding work is also with professionals who find themselves burnt-out and stuck in...
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships. I work with adolescents and adults and provide therapy for people who feel like these issues are getting in the way of their goals, impacting their lives negatively, and feel stuck. My goal is to understand the obstacles that are holding you back and hel...
You want a stronger connection to your creativity, life-force, passion, or purpose. You’re ready to more fully embody your authentic self. Prompted by a major life transition or by a baffling sense of inertia — you have a sense of wanting to discover or regain vitality, peace, or fulfillment. If you feel something is “off” but you’re not sure what; if you thirst for something that seems elusive...
I believe the root cause of many mental and physical health problems relate to chronic disregulation of the nervous system. I help clients balance and re-regulate their bodies through nutrition, lifestyle, and stress release. The body is innately capable of healing if given the right foundational supports. I provide holistic counseling to address potential nutritional deficiencies, sleep...
Is life very stressful for you right now? Do you feel sad, overwhelmed and not able to handle things right now? Is your child or partner going through a tough time? You do not have to do this on your own or try to be the hero in your child or partner's life. Therapy is there to help you handle it and find some balance again. I am a compassionate and gentle therapist who can guide you through th...
As a contemporary psychoanalyst who specializes in attachments, and how they evolve throughout the lifespan, my focus is on three themes, your emotional life, your relational life, and the skills you will need to make the first two work. How do I do this? Through empathy, imagination, compassion, and collaboration, and humor. I may be an expert on the process of therapy, but you are the authori...
Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having ...
Many of us find ourselves feeling stuck, frustrated or unfulfilled in our relationships, work or life path. Talking to a friend or family member may be a good start but, at times, cannot create a safe, supportive distance to work through what is troubling us. In my clinical work, I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to understand yourself, what's getting in the way in your life no...
Making the decision to create change in your life takes courage and strength. Therapy is here to provide compassionate support to assist you in gaining a fresh perspective, as well as identifying solutions for meeting your personal goals. Let us assist you in beginning your journey towards self-improvement....
Each individual experiences life's journey in a personally unique manner while weaving the tapestry of lived experience into a meaningful and beautiful pattern reflecting their journey. As most of us have discovered, however, sometimes the actual experience can be fraught with anxiety, depression, anger, regret and disappointment. As a therapist, I use my education and life experience to help...
I believe that it is in relationship with others that we find healing from past and present hurts. I am passionate about creating a safe environment for that healing to take place. My counseling background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families. My clinical skills include helping people with communication/relationship problems, self-esteem building, stress...
I have a practical, interactive, direct and goal oriented approach to therapy. I see myself as your guide. My goal is to teach you the tools needed to thrive not just survive....
I believe that every person is capable of healing. Therapy should be a partnership between therapist and client, and together, we will find a therapeutic method that works well for your family. My primary areas of focus include working with adults, children and families to address needs related to behavioral struggles, depression, anxiety, and relationship disruptions. I believe that play is th...
