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
Many people seeking therapy feel unhappy, unable to enjoy life, badly about themselves, unsatisfied in relationships, or as if they are doing something wrong or are unable to handle problems in their life. You may be experiencing similar feelings, and you are not alone. Through talk therapy, I will work with you to better understand and identify what in your life is contributing to these feelin...
I strive to help people find a more comfortable and richer relationship with themselves and the world around them. Drawing upon many years of clinical experience and my own personal journey, I assist clients to address their relationship difficulties, internal critics and stuck patterns of behavior with curiosity and compassion. Clients discover the energy within themselves to approach the worl...
JoAnn specializes in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice online through iTherapy.com. With experience in education and special education, JoAnn has also been an elementary school guidance counselor and is now a marriage and family therapist. A graduate of the University of New England, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is currently a private...
Life is a journey and we all come across challenges that can be difficult to go through alone. I have a supportive, collaborative approach and work with you to build on your strengths and increase your coping skills to address the issues you have identified. We will identify goals for therapy to help us stay on track. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Frequently I use...
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults and those with special needs experiencing a wide variety of psychological, academic, behavioral and relational problems. I have worked with these populations for over 15 years. Each stage of life; childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, has its' own set of changes and challenges which can be difficult to navigate. My goal ...
( English | 中文 ) I am passionate about working with Asian Americans and the Chinese population. I have a lot of experience in helping international students and employees navigate life transitions and challenges. I believe the difficulties serve a purpose: to provide us the chance to reveal authenticity and completeness in our life. Life seems to be falling apart when you focus on the broken...
I specialize in treating depression, and anxiety (including social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and perfectionism), childhood and adult trauma and abuse, and the inevitable “fallout” that comes with these concerns. This often includes relationship issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse, employment problems, etc. I use a strength based approach which encourages self compassion and focuses on...
Welcome. Perhaps like you, many of my clients suffer from childhood trauma and its symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, obsession, compulsion, behavioral addictions, and relationship problems, including shame, fear, and guilt. Relationship, trust, and safety are pillars of my practice. I also use dreams, embodied exercises, imaginal exercises, and other strategies to help resolve what brings ...
My passion comes from life experiences & my desire to create positive changes in life. We all get stuck & that's part of being imperfectly human. There are times in life when we need someone to walk beside us in that stuckness entering the darkness - creating safety - allowing light to shine in new ways. Mindfully contemplating new ways of viewing & dealing with emotions & patterns surrounding...
Are you distressed? Anxious? Wish life felt more positive? Would you, on your own or with your partner, like to work through what's bothering you, improve relationships, and feel more confident in going for what you want? Perhaps you would like support to explore and understand what you are experiencing, and help to make some changes. Meeting with a therapist for time focused solely on you can...
I offer professional focus on anxiety, depression, anger management, difficulty functioning, domestic violence, trauma, history of sexual and physical abuse, guilt and shame, family addictions and codependence, self-harm, grief and loss, multi-generational family reconciliation, phase of life transitions, multi-cultural issues, parenting skills, and forgiveness. Individual, couple and family...
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help yo...
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, genuine and down-to-earth, so individuals feel safe and comfortable sharing...
My passion is to identify the root cause of distress and resolve the issues that may be preventing you from experiencing life to the fullest. Clients come to me for a multitude of reasons: they are experiencing on-going distress, they have experienced recent or past trauma, they are struggling in their relationship/marriage, or they are seeking personal growth and development. Whatever your rea...
I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice where I see adults and adolescents. I am here to support and encourage you to reach life goals that will enhance your overall feelings of peace, joy and belonging. I provide a safe and nurturing environment that enhances the therapeutic process and encourages my clients to identify their strengths and embrace positive change. My therapy...
