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
Something doesn't feel right and you want things to get better. You feel paralyzed by sadness or worry, or maybe something from your past seems to be haunting you. You are becoming more withdrawn, feeling disconnected, or have problems concentrating at times. Or perhaps you have racing thoughts and feel overwhelmed, as if your emotions are difficult to control. You are unhappy in your...
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional medication for yourself or your child? Looking for a more effective and healthier way to handle cognitive and/or emotional struggles from either a head injury, a learning disorder, a mood disorder, relationship issues, work/school pressures, or a combination of challenges? Ready to feel more stable and function at your best on a daily basis? Is ...
I welcome you to a safe, sacred space where you are fully accepted. We'll create a therapeutic relationship that is honoring of where and who you are, while helping you to create the life you want. Working together we'll identify your personal and unique goals for therapy to help you thrive. My training and experience is rooted in evidenced-based therapies that focus on authentic, healing...
Any of us, from adults to very young children, can experience life challenges that require the caring support of other people. Sometimes we need help to navigate, heal, and move forward in our lives toward better health and wholeness. When the emotional support of friends and family is not enough, establishing a safe, collaborative relationship with a psychotherapist can be a valuable resource....
Do you find yourself always being the "strong" one? Is life a struggle right now? Do you find yourself crying often? Do you have difficulty socializing with others? Do you feel like you may have low self-esteem? Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed often? Do you find yourself in toxic relationships often? Is it hard for you to say NO? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have come ...
Does your personality change based on who is around? Does it feel like you're walking on eggshells through life? You find yourself saying “yes” to things, but there is fear or anxiety behind it and you don’t understand why. On the other hand, saying "no" feels bad or wrong; so you really can't win. In romantic relationships, you feel misunderstood, uncomfortable, or lonely. You may have trouble...
*** 2020 FULL PRACTICE. Please contact for waiting list. I help people who feel stunted by the lingering impact of trauma and early childhood relational wounding. I offer a welcoming space where safety and trust are imperative, inviting my clients to be truly heard and seen in a non-judgmental environment. By aligning to client's innate wisdom I assist clients in feeling heard, empowered and...
The reality is therapy is hard but it is worth working on yourself, your marriage, and/or your family system. I value the time and cost involved with coming to see me. I thrive when I get the opportunity to come along side an individual, couple or family and be a support or catalyst in a positive change within the system or self. We are changing either in a positive or negative direction- I wan...
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, ...
When our quality of life suffers, we suffer. We can feel pushed, pulled, stretched, judged, or used by people. We look away from that emotional pain and cope. We lose ourselves and our dreams. If this is you, therapy can help. We live by rules. Not all serve us well. Most likely there are patterns you are repeating. Even if people cause you stress, there's a reason you keep them in your life....
At Sojourners Psychological Services, I want to provide a safe space for you to explore various issues that arise in your life journey. These issues can range from life adjustment challenges to serious mental illness. I have experience working with traumas, depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including cross-cultural relationships), cultural concerns, parenting, and personal growth. My...
Are you tired of your emotions keeping you from creating & living the life you imagined? Need a fresh perspective on your "difficult" marriage, knowing if it's going to improve, it will be YOU doing the work? I'll help you see where your power lies & how to keep your sanity despite your spouse's actions. Whether you need help managing chronic stress, healing from trauma, or navigating a life...
I am grateful to have the opportunity to be of service, using my education, training, and experience to partner with you on your journey. Together we will identify your present needs and wants as well as your overall life, dreams, and hopes. We will establish a workable plan, including immediate and long term goals and strategies to assist you in fulfilling your life's ambition. I am highly...
For over thirty-five years I have been immersed in helping children, adolescents, and adults change the dysfunctional attitudes and relationship patterns that have interfered with their ability to live in fulfilling ways. My focus with clients is on promoting their psychological healing and development, integrating their whole person--mind, body, and spirit. I am passionately committed to...
Feelings, emotions or life events can throw you off balance and cause you distress. Working together in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship, it is possible to better understand yourself and to learn to cope with events that influence your life. I provide a validating and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges and determine h...
