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 mental health counselor currently working in the field for over 7 years focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and child and family therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In addition, I have had extensive work with children and adolescents in an inpatient setting and outpatient setting. Productive treatment thrives in...
Dr. DenBoer services children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in psychoeducational and psychological evaluations (e.g., intellectual/gifted, learning disability, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and vocational transition). She also conducts individual therapy, behavioral modification/parent training interventions, and social skills group therapy for children ...
Life is not always easy and at times it can take unexpected turns. As a marriage and family therapist I understand the many roles we play as individuals and how they are all interconnected. I understand that relationships with others are important and that at times they might not be working as effectively as one would like. I want to assist you to make those key relationships in your life healt...
I know life is hard and relationships can be full of conflict. I try to create a safe and compassionate environment in which you can share freely and find renewed hope. I look forward to helping you deal more effectively with the interpersonal struggles, depression, anxiety and/or relational issues which may be hindering your sense of well-being. I specialize in assisting individuals and couple...
If you've ever wished you could change your life, the way you behave, or your use of alcohol or drugs, it might be time to talk with someone making the change. I am a counselor with over 20 years experience helping people successfully deal with such problems. It is surprising how powerful we are when we accept help, understand our behaviors and learning new coping skills. Making the time for...
Some counseling professionals take very specific approaches to therapy. I do not. Your story, your pain, and your collection of struggles are unique to you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy. We'll spend time understanding exactly what you are experiencing - and why - so when you start making changes that improve your life, they will stick. My job is to give my clients the quick...
I offer relief from anxiety and depression for individuals who have not had results from typical "talk therapy". Reconnecting clients with a "life worth living" is my specialty. I also offer strategies for couples to improve communication. I see clients at two locations and am available for phone or Skype sessions. My down-to-earth methods and humor with clients help humanize the therapy...
My overall aim is to offer warm, safe, thoughtful, caring support for you as you deal with whatever difficulties or challenges you are going through. You may be facing change, or the need for such. If you are experiencing insecurity, anxiety, fear, confusion, depression, turmoil, I can help. And/or if you are searching for new life direction and wish to develop greater confidence, self-awarenes...
If you are experiencing concerns with body image, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you. As a licensed mental health counselor, I find it rewarding to help clients overcome challenging obstacles in their lives. I offer a safe, compassionate environment where I utilize evidence based practices such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and cognitive...
I am attentive to the needs of the client I meet the client where they are at I help you to move forward in your life through various therapeutic interventions I specialize in depression anxiety substance abuse and trauma therapy I have an intimate setting that allows you to feel comfortable and safe....
I provide psychological assessment and treatment for individuals suspected of having ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and other developmental disorders. Understanding the specific needs of individuals with learning differences is paramount to ensuring success in all settings: school, work, and interpersonal. Identifying how strengths and weaknesses impact functioning is...
Laurie Finstrom, psychotherapist, offers comprehensive mental health treatment and life skills counseling. She is motivated to help individuals/families to gain healthy ways of managing emotional difficulties and is dedicated to providing results-oriented and solution-focused care with compassion and hope. As a dedicated professional, she considers it an honor to gently enter into a therapeutic...
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especia...
Licensed Professional Counselor offering weekend and evening appointments in addition to regular daytime business hours. Experienced clinician specializing in child, adolescent and family therapy. My professional focus is on short term behavioral change utilizing behavior management, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy and solution focused techniques. I am a systems oriented therapist wi...
My mission is to sit with each client empathically; to understand where they want more balance in their lives; and to support them to see clearly, feel embodied, and live well. Wellness Within is a premier counseling center, supporting empowered ways of living to individuals (ages 13-adult) and corporate clients in IL, IN, IA, and NH with an integrated lens of holistic-based mental health...
