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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certfied Rational Hypnotherapist that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to help individuals, couples and families to better cope with various relational, emotional and psychological issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to help people change negative thought processes, hypnotherapy to aide in smoking...
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and...
Now offering telehealth video sessions due to COVID-19. Are you stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you have recurring thoughts or behaviors from which you can't break free? It doesn't have to be that way, and I'd love to help you take charge again. I am now offering full-day intensive programs to get your life under control now! The JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm) program gives you the equivalent of...
I craft my therapeutic approach from what springs up naturally between therapist and client. I practice Relational Psychotherapy & employ therapeutic techniques based on your needs and goals. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for exploring conflicting emotions, negative thinking patterns, & aspects of the self that have been wounded or may have been lost to you. I have extensive experience...
At some point we face problems in our lives. My approach in therapy is personalized to help you meet your specific needs and goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been credentialed as a Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health Specialist in the State of Washington. I offer individual counseling services to children, teens, adults, as well as families. Together we can...
I understand that beginning therapy is not easy and takes many people out of their comfort zone. I believe in a warm and nurturing environment that allows clients to work at their own pace. Your journey is your own, and I offer a non-judgmental approach with each person I work with. I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems...
I have more than 20 years experience in relationship counseling, men's issues and family counseling. Electronic media and video game abuse have become important counseling topics that I treat. I help men with life transitions and work issues, partners navigate relationship issues and families resolve conflict. I help with difficult children & adolescents and wrote "How to Change Your Child's...
I am a certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist by the California Institute of Integrative Therapies (CIIS) and currently offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, the only legally available psychedelic outside of research settings. I use techniques, concepts and practices from various psychological and philosophical orientations, scientific models, and art forms. The tools, strategies and...
Are you struggling or merely existing? Is managing anxiety or having a phobia limiting you? Anxiety, Depressed, Grieving, Low self-esteem? My goal is to help each individual reach their true potential and create a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. I am passionate about this work and will enthusiastically assist you with changing negative self-talk, embrace your self-worth and communicate...
The most challenging and rewarding journey you can take in life is the one requiring you to go within and discover yourself, your strengths and the places that need healing. It is my goal to provide a protected and therapeutic space for you to take this journey of discovery. Problems affect people in unique ways and requires a personalized approach for whatever the issue is that brings you to t...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INCLUDING TELEHEALTH! Do you feel like you need to reach out for help? Do you feel that you've exhausted your personal resources regarding your issues and feel there is nowhere you can turn? Have you considered therapy? Therapy is a confidential process where you can feel safe to talk about the challenges of life and what it is that is bothering you or causing you to need...
When growing up feeling fear, shame or guilt, we can become adults with unresolved childhood messages perceiving fear, shame or guilt. Do you continue to relive blatant family dysfunction or subtle shadow of parents pain? Whichever family script used, these wounds have troubled your spirit, altered thoughts, unregulated emotions, or unhealthy behavior. Have your wounds prevented wholeness? Your...
We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My...
Are you ready to to take the first step on your journey toward self improvement and achieving your personal goals? Twenty-four years as a school social worker has given me comprehensive experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families challenged by as difficult behavior, emotional disturbance, ADHD, and ineffective parenting. Two years experience as a clinician for a psychiatric...
In addition to treating adults with anxiety, depression and other common and complex conditions, I specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy, substance abuse struggles as well as LGBTQ populations, including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan. I have extensive experience with adolescents and adults in all settings and often work with non-traditional...
