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 healing begins with the language we use and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are in the world. I will help you examine and reframe the stories that are hindering or hurtful to you so that you may find greater freedom and peace. My aim is to help you reconnect to your values, identify obstacles that keep you feeling stuck, and remember what works. I take a holistic approach t...
Dr. Donovan earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology and Human Systems from the Florida State University in 2001. Her specialty was in neuropsychology, with a research emphasis in neuropsychological assessment of patients with traumatic brain injuries. She completed her residency at the VA Medical Center, Washington D.C. and post-doc in Clinical Psychology at Carolina Psychological Health...
VIDEO THERAPY FROM HOME! The first steps to getting help, whether it’s making life changes or healing from pain can be difficult, and I am here to help guide you through difficult times from the comfort of your own home through telehealth technology. Meet with me securely through a video platform similar to how Facetime might look and feel. My goal is to provide each and every one of my clients...
In my psychotherapy practice my first priority is to provide a safe, supportive environment along with a genuine and trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you feel heard, understood and empowered. Safety and quality of the therapeutic relationship have been shown by clinical research to be two of the more essential characteristics to successful psychotherapy treatment. I use a holisti...
My experience as a social worker spans over thirty years. I have worked in a variety of venues with a wide range client population. My six specialties include adolescent and adult substance abuse, anger management, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management. Additionally, I provide therapy for all of the issues, stated in this profile. Furthermore, I provide individual, couples...
I have been working in the mental health field for over eight years. During this time I have had experience with a variety of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit disorders, and bipolar disorder. I have experience working with individuals of all ages. While I mostly work with clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it is also...
Have you tried therapy in the past without much success, or does starting therapy seem scary? If you are looking for a therapist who is absolutely nonjudgmental, direct, will help you succeed, has a sense of humor, and truly likes her clients, I might be the therapist for you. I’m not a traditional psychotherapist. I believe that for deep and lasting change to take place, both the logical and...
Change can happen at any age. All it takes is the commitment and willingness to look at oneself and gain insight, and then put steps into action toward change. I provide the support, validation, and openness to help individuals and families explore their strengths, and address and improve the cycles that make them unhappy. I am action oriented and direct, while leaving space for self-exploratio...
For over the past 20 years, I have enjoyed assisting in putting together the pieces of my client's puzzles. I strive in putting the needs of my clients 1st! Focusing on evidenced based treatments; my advanced trainings have equipped me to use therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, child-parent psychotherapy and many more. I have an extensive...
**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for Telehealth Sessions**Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't. Taking the first step to reach out to a therapist is no easy task and I want to help you recognize that you're doing something big by just looking at my profile to consider if we might be a good fit. I work with a variety of clients ...
I build real connections with frustrated and unhappy women to empower them to take action and address the things that have been holding them back. I will help you make lasting change, get unstuck in life and relationships, and start feeling happier and healthier today. Through counseling and coaching, I empower women with information and help them develop tools to change the way they feel and...
Accepting Clients/Texas only. I provide compassionate, no-nonsense therapy. I believe, by putting in the work, each individual can achieve a confident, creative, and happy self. Each session focuses on addressing both current and historical patterns that are distressing to your wellness, utilizing your own narrative & physiology to improve and enhance your life going forward. This includes clie...
Balance Health & Healing is made up of 5 professionals committed to providing specialized treatment for those struggling with eating disorders and associated concerns. As a private, specialized clinic, we have the ability to provide tailored services to those striving to find balance in all facets of their lives. For many who struggle with eating disorders, true healing can seem elusive. Yet,...
So many therapists listed on this site. How can you possibly choose the right one? A lot of the success of therapy depends on the relationship between you and your therapist and it can be a process to find the right "fit". If you are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate partner who will play an active role, I may be the right choice for you. If you choose me as your therapist...
Life does not come with an instruction manual on how we can best navigate through our journey. Instead life is a learning process, which if we are lucky can involve insight and personal growth. At times we are fully capable to balance ourselves, our relationships and our schedules, yet other times not so much. Unhelpful feelings such as stress or frustration can too often resonate with us as we...
