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
Victoria is the owner of Great Lakes Therapy Center. Within this role, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. She completed intensive training through The Linehan Institute in 2016 and since that time has participated in a...
Starting therapy can feel both exciting and a little scary--it's really important that you find the right fit for you, your teen, your child, or your family. Whether you're struggling with parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, or family stress, psychotherapy can bring renewed hope and present unexpected solutions. Psychotherapy can also reduce feelings of depression and anxiety so that...
Dr. Gwenda Plummer helps individuals, couples, and families develop healthy relationships, identify and change problem behaviors, overcome challenges, find healing from past pain, and discover tools for an overcoming and enriched life. After the initial intake, each session is designed to achieve the client's goals in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Change and a fulfilled life are possible!...
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. My services include: 1) comprehensive assessment; 2) brief treatment models to improve attention, memory, and executive functioning; 3) cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety; and 4) supportive therapy and psycho-education for individuals with post-concussion syndrome, chronic health issues, or neurological...
"Inhale. Exhale. Repeat." Simple things help us focus while the perspective of another gently reminds us who we really are. As a provider of mental health services for over 30 years and a middle-aged woman, I am able to provide insight through my professional and personal experience. Therapeutic techniques are based in the mindfulness model. My experience includes working with children,...
COVID-19 UPDATE: CURRENTLY CONDUCTING TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. Relationship Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Marital Conflict, Teenager, Grief and Loss (family, friends or pets). With over 20yrs of therapeutic experience my overall passion is helping Individuals, Teens, Couples and Families discover the truth in their current circumstances and together developing a peaceful, livable...
Allow yourself to experience changes through the seasons of life! As a counselor, it is my delight to come alongside clients and encourage them to transition through life's challenges. I believe that people can transform, weather the storms of life, and gain tools and insights to help them do so. I provide a safe environment, filled with compassion and empathy, in which clients can share their...
My goal is to provide an atmosphere of caring, safety, and trust for people to explore the changes they wish to see in their own lives and relationships. I work with individuals and families struggling with difficult issues such as relationship problems, depression, grief, anxiety, and issues related to trauma. I believe that many times what people bring to therapy naturally overflows from past...
I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in chronic health issues, trauma recovery, brain injury recovery, resilience, and proactive wellness. I enjoy providing clients with support and skills to lose weight, improve health, reduce depression and anxiety, and become mentally fit. My diverse background includes working for Nebraska Medicine, Chicago Public Schools, and Madonna Rehabilitation...
Providing a safe environment for individuals and groups to learn, share, and grow has always been my professional passion and aspiration. My previous experience in providing in-home ABA therapy, with the goal of increasing client social skills using play-based and behavioral approaches, has provided a foundation of skills that helps a wide range of clientele. Additionally, previously...
I believe that everyone can get stuck or lost. Sometimes we can get unstuck by connecting with someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental and objective. I have spent over 25 years in behavioral health, helping people discover and become their "best" and healthy selves. Present problems, past hurts or even diagnoses don't have to take over our lives. Problems can be solved, hurts transformed,...
Ideally, I am committed to helping others who are committed to themselves, and to those who are willing to courageously embark on a journey to become the best version of themselves they can possibly be. Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, and I function from an integrative approach to meet clients wherever they may be. It is my strong belief that concerns don't define people; identit...
My clinical experience includes treatment of culturally and socio-economically diverse adult population with range of diagnosis in outpatient and inpatient settings. My treatment experience includes individuals, couples, family, and groups utilizing Brief Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Structural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Areas addressed in...
Looking for a therapist to share vulnerable issues with is a difficult task. It is important to feel safe and able to trust your therapist. Personal struggles, challenges and hardships are difficult to handle alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, environment where you can feel comfortable to address challenging issues. I have years of experience working with people in crisis and...
In 35 years as a psychologist I have seen what works. I am an active therapist who takes the time to listen closely, then use my varied experience and expert knowledge to help you reach your goals. Call for a free phone consultation, I'll be glad to speak with you. I use results-focused psychodynamic, insight, cognitive, and analytic approaches. Sessions are in a warm historical office in a...
