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 specialize in working with children and their families and have over 10 years of experience. My areas of specialty include play therapy with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties; ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders; trauma; parent training; and psychological assessment. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and a Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner....
Life can be overwhelming at times and everybody needs somebody! You do not have to handle the stress and issues of life alone. If you are feeling lost, confused, hopeless, helpless or just need some support working on some issues, you can contact me. I enjoy working with adolescence, adults, and the elderly population. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together...
WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS in Iowa City and in Fairfield, IA on the weekdays. If you are someone who could use help with a life transition, a difficult situation, or other challenges in your life, I would love to work with you. I have over twenty-five years of professional experience providing therapy. My client's range from professionals to college students to stay-at-home parents anywhere from late...
Currently Not Accepting New Clients Acceptance and Change. These two things seem like complete opposites don't they? Carl Rogers believes "When I accept myself, then I can change". We spend a lot of time hearing and believing that we, they, it needs to change to be "better" or "different". This creates a sense of loss, poor self esteem, depression, anxiety, and conflict within ourselves and wit...
Clients describe me as warm, engaging and invested in joining them in their wish to feel better and to live in ways that more closely resemble who they want to be. I work with individuals and families dealing with a variety of challenges: anxiety and depression, difficulties in relationships with partners, sexual orientation and parenting dilemmas as well as general struggles with life. My...
I genuinely listen to my patients' needs and problems. This develops an understand of their issues. Together we can formulate a plan to help the patient develop new behavioral approaches to the problems. Over the past years I have worked with issues of anger management,ADHD,autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and related stress disorders. I am trained as a child and adolescen...
I've maintained a psychotherapy private practice in Lower Manhattan for more than fifteen years, and about eight years ago moved to an office in a loft in TriBeCa. I have a rich and varied practice, ranging widely in ages and backgrounds. As a former corporate lawyer, I've developed a sub-specialty in working with attorneys and finance professionals around career issues, but I'm also gay and ha...
Brittany offers only video/phone counseling services for people living in Idaho and Utah. Brittany specializes in trauma, grief, depression and anxiety to individuals 18 years old and up. Brittany is currently not accepting anymore couples on her caseload at this time. Brittany uses a systemic approach with models such as structural, solution-focused, emotionally-focused, and Bowenian. Brittany...
Many people struggle with hopelessness, feel stuck in unhealthy lifestyles, and/or have a desire to get more out of life than what they are living. I walk with people into hope, wellness, and life. If any of these areas resonate with you, contact my practice (225-692-4113) and schedule an initial appointment. I look forward to serving you in any way I can. I best work with people who have...
Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Hopkinton, MA. I have been working as a clinician for ten years, and have worked with families in some capacity for the last 14 years. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavior modification, though in order to serve the individual needs of my clients I take an eclectic approach to treatment. My...
**Currently only providing sessions online.** I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. EFT allows couples to move away from painful interactions and towards connection and is incredibly effective in helping couples understand triggers and emotional distress. Suffering in your partnership can be incredibly isolating and painful. I will help you identify and understand...
I will be happy to explain how therapy or coaching can help for your particular needs during your free 15-minute consultation. Please feel free to schedule your consultation, or read the information below to learn more. My ideal clients are professionals who are seeking results. I work well with clients seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, goal attainment, or issues related...
Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., has a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, both degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Davis works with children, couples, individuals, and families. Dr. Davis' private practice is located in...
Difficult seasons are impossible to avoid, therefore, I am passionate about providing the tools necessary to weather the storms of life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families struggling with communication, financial issues, relational conflict, emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, career decisions, women's issues, spirituality and self-esteem issues. I am also committed...
I believe we all share the need to be deeply understood, especially during difficult or challenging times. I appreciate the courage clients show when they share stories of their lives. Without fail, I find these stories layered, complex, unique and moving. I admire clients who dare to share life stories that are "works-in-progress" -- messy, drafty, tentative. Stories with icky parts (that's a...
