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 people are working as hard as they can in their lives and yet, sometimes, there is a need for outside support in finding and making the right changes to improve the quality of one's life. This change can be in the form of learning new coping skills, improving relationships or changing unhelpful thought processes that get in the way of enjoying life. I offer a non-judgemental,...
PRACTICE FULL!! Change can often be scary or difficult to adjust to. Often with change comes uncertainty on how to navigate through this period. I can help you explore the feelings associated with change and together we can make a plan to help you reach the goals you desire. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challen...
Reaching your goals, and being heard is the focus for me as your therapist. I provide a safe and healing space and the guidance to help you find your best self. I am trained to know many ways to get you where you want to go, including Brainspotting. Still, without trust and a sense of safety the training does little. I use humor and am a bit eccentric and irreverent but always, the goal is on w...
I have been working in the field of social services for the past 20 years and as a therapist for the last 18 years. Now I have a group practice of over 15 Therapist helping me offer comprehensive services. I have been licensed as an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008 and as an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2014. I currently work with individuals, couples, familie...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and hold a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, working in my own practice, Molly Jo Counseling & Art Therapy Services. I am currently accepting new clients at this location and see children, adults, couples and families. My experience is in both in-patient and out-patient settings...
I take an eclectic approach to therapy and integrate many treatment modalities, including behavioral, cognitive, dialectic, and relational. In this way, I incorporate many different tools and techniques into a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is tailored to the needs of each individual client. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals so that they can talk...
Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears. I am a compassionately-focused...
Navigating your way through life is often overwhelming. Balancing work obligations, family needs, and obstacles that seem to "come out of the blue", all while somehow trying to find time for yourself, can lead to a host of emotional challenges. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, a lack of clarity about your life circumstances, we are here to help. If you feel ...
One of the skills I am delighted to bring to the team at Seattle Christian Counseling is my ability to conduct neuropsychological testing and assessment. I have years of training and experience in conducting evaluations for cognitive and memory issues, learning disability, ADHD for teens and adults, and adult personality and coping styles (psychological testing). I practice an integrative metho...
I believe we all have the power to live happy, fulfilling and purpose-driven lives, but along the way we can get tripped up by disappointment, relationships, grief, misconceptions and other circumstances that cause us to forget how special we are. I believe the role of a therapist is to help guide the client with objective and empathetic listening and non-judgmental suggestions. Sometimes you m...
Hello and welcome. My focus is on those who experience anxiety, thought disorders, psychosis, depression, trauma, and schizophrenia. I have over 15 years of experience as a therapist and believe the key to change is the collaborative relationship between therapist and participant. I believe that all individuals need a safe, supportive space to explore the past, present, and future. I work with...
I believe that all individuals, including children and adolescents, desire to be heard, understood, and accepted. Children and young adults having difficulty coping with anxiety or struggling to maintain attention and delay impulses will find that I provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual to be his or herself and strive for self growth. Over 10 years of counseling...
I work with clients coping with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger issues, as well as other major mental health issues. I am eclectic in my approach, utilizing both directive and non-directive counseling techniques to best fit your needs. I enjoy working with children, families, and adults alike. I am very active in session, as I believe the therapist...
Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship...
I offer expert help for struggling parents and families. For parents and caregivers, the issue might be eliminating disrespect and defiance; seeking a balance between work/family life; improving your relationship with your children; co-parenting after divorce; single parenting; or, any other topic that prevents you from calm and confident parenting. For youth, coaching helps kids navigate the...
