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 believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at some point and we can always use support and encouragement to help us grow as human beings. Sometimes we need clarity in a situation and need a different perspective. Maybe we need someone to gently push us and hold us accountable. Maybe we just need someone to listen because we're not feeling heard by those around us. I truly believe in meeti...
I am a compassionate and effective clinician with over 30 years of experience providing counseling services for youth and families experiencing emotional and mental health challenges. Using a flexible and strengths based approach, I guide clients to clarify goals, overcome barriers, develop skills and coping, and strengthen support networks. I actively use education and skills development to bu...
They Say "It takes a Village" Do you ever worry that you're just not getting through to your child? Does it seem like no matter what you try, nothing seems to work? Some families don't have a "village" to help them with all the different struggles kids face today. I have worked in many different settings; hospitals, group homes, schools, residential treatment centers, and clinical outpatient...
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise is in treating trauma and attachment issues but I am adept at helping with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to a current life crisis such as divorce and loss. Another area of expertise is working with children, especially children between 0 and 6. I am passionate about helping people...
In therapy, I work to build a safe therapeutic environment where I can best understand a client's perspective and unique experiences. Emphasis is placed on building trust and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. I work directly with clients to create meaningful and successful plans for progress and growth. Change is achieved through consideration of the past, while maintaining a focus ...
I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working...
Are you emotionally exhausted, stressed & unable to recognize yourself? Is it a struggle communicating with loved ones? Ordinary tasks feel burdensome and you're too tired to do anything. If any of these even partially describe your situation it's important to recognize that you aren't alone.... it doesn't have to stay this way. Often the most trying and somber moments in our lives drive us to ...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I recognize how difficulties in emotional and behavioral health impact all areas of life and make growth difficult. I have nine years experience in behavioral health with children, adolescents, and families needing support navigating through various life challenges. My experience in treating a variety of issues facing children and families includes anxiety,...
Sometimes life can be difficult and we can get stuck in ways that keep us from achieving our full potential. Many people stay too long in a place of unhappiness and despair. If you are anxious, depressed, grieving, have difficulties at work, have been thru a traumatic experience or just feel stuck and hopeless, you need someone to understand you and provide the professional support and expertis...
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working w...
Although I see clients from 4 yo to 94 yo, my expertise lies with connecting with disengaged youth and adult men who may struggle with a variety of concerns related to Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Grief. I treat clients with a wide range of needs and I have many years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families and adults. Please reach out if you need help managing or recovering...
Often individuals or couples will feel depressed or anxious and they are not able to pinpoint what is making them feel that way. Things might be status quo or there may be a turn in a relationship but feelings don't feel the same. This is when you want to figure out what is going on the inside and work on the unresolved issues....
When we find ourselves struggling with the kind of emotional pain that our usual strategies and supports can't relieve, good therapy is a lifeline. Like massage for physical injuries, psychotherapy effectively relieves chronic emotional pain, clears out unwanted emotional scar tissue, and creates flexibility, strength and new possibilities for positive motion in our lives. Whether you are worri...
Jessica has experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Her passion is working with clients who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and behavioral issues. She also has a heart for children who have been placed in the foster system for various reasons. She believes that every person is unique and requires a personalized treatment plan rooted in hope. Her work...
Are you struggling with broken relationships, feeling stressed or out of control, conflict, loss, grief, past trauma, anxiety, depression, or general hopelessness? It is my hope to create a safe place where connection, communication, and healing can take place. Our lives are oftentimes full of pain and loss. It can feel like we are trapped in our own lives and patterns. It doesn't have to be th...
