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
Anxious? Depressed? Struggling with life's challenges? Don't know how to make the changes in your life you want to make? I can help you find the confidence and strength to make those changes! As a mental health professional for the past 9 years, I've been helping people just like you deal with a wide range of mental and emotional issues. Working together, we'll identify ways to enhance your...
Suicidal thoughts, self-harm, angry outbursts, or other damaging behaviors impacting your or your teen's relationships &/or academic/job success? If you answered "yes" you would benefit from Central Coast DBT's comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for adults & adolescents including individual therapy, skills training groups, & phone coaching. I have intensive DBT training &...
I have several years of experience working with clients of all age groups, various ethnic and racial backgrounds as well as those with unique philosophical/spiritual value systems. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients from multi-cultural backgrounds and helping them to navigate the more complex issues surrounding identity and career development. We can run, jog, walk or crawl but together we...
Welcome! Handling all of the ins and outs of life can be tough.It is important to work within the time that that you have, taking an integrative approach to working on yourself, and making time to better yourself supports a person in all areas of life. It is important to find the time to connect with others, finding your niche and doing what you love. It is difficult to do this when you are not...
If you are an individual, a couple or parents with more stress in your life than you can handle well, I can help you identify the best path forward. Whether your stress is a long-standing issue that needs to be resolved, or a short-term situation that you need support to navigated - getting to competent and confident is possible. When your life is out of balance it affects all aspects - home,...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Darien, CT. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and my Master's Degree in 2013 from Fairfield University. I have more than 5 years successfully treating individuals, families, teens, children and couples. I have been married for more than 20 years and have three children. I look forward to speaking with yo...
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego and work with individuals, couples and families. I provide a holistic, collaborative and integrative approach to the treatment of relational issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders and grief and loss. I have specialized training and expertise to aid in developing a secure attachment to your child(ren) or another...
"Life is difficult." So reads the first line of M. Scott Peck's classic book, "The Road Less Traveled," and so it is in our own lives. All of us have to travel difficult roads, and there are times during which we need companions on the journey. I am grateful to be in a position in which I can journey alongside my clients to help them cope, heal, and become stronger and more resilient. Depending...
I am a Licensed Therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals break free from the symptoms of PTSD; trauma; disaster relief trauma; sexual assault; physical, emotional, &/or sexual abuse; domestic violence; depression; anxiety; and substance abuse. We work together in a uniquely effective way assisting you to become free from these mental health symptoms and truly live a lif...
Is it finally time to make time for you? Let me help you create a protected time to dedicate to the things that you deeply want, need and care about. Depression, anxiety, shame, addiction, and anger are usually symptoms of things within yourself or your life that you have neglected, given up on, or settled for. Instead of just treating the symptoms, I want to help you get to the center of what...
I am a licensed clinical counselor and I have experience in helping adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health and substance abuse concerns. I enjoy working with individuals in establishing goals to increase their well being and developing an effective plan to get those goals met. I am currently providing telehealth services. My experience includes addressing concerns with issues...
Every person is distinct, complex, and searching to make their own meaning in the world. Each person's path is uniquely their own. For many, this includes clarifying values and what it means to live a full, meaningful life. This includes committing to taking action and making goals that enrich our lives. My focus is on further developing the strengths you already have and creating self-compassi...
I believe that when you discover your authentic self-the loveable and worthy human you are- in your mind, body, and spirit, you can develop fulfilling connections with others and yourself. Through body-focused therapy called Organic Intelligence, I can help you explore and heal past traumas that are currently keeping you stuck. I will help guide you away from those shameful and self-critical...
If you ever felt 'not enough,' depressed, anxious, lost in your own reactions, struggling with relationships in your life, experiencing intense and rapid mood changes, being stuck in the loop of unhelpful thoughts, being trapped in the past or afraid of the future, and simply wanting to finally feel at peace with who you are? I believe I can help you and would love to meet you. I can help you...
