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
What is your story? Do you like it?How has your story developed? How has it not? Who are the characters that support and inspire you? Who are the characters that are holding you back? What are the elements that work? What are those that don’t? When did the plot inspire you? When did it get stale? Where did you find support? Where did you find discouragement? Why are you considering an edit? Why...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that works collaboratively with individuals, couples and families. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults going through transitional periods (i.e., school, new job, college, new relationship, etc.). My goal is to improve family dynamics, address intrusive issues, thoughts, and aim to improve the relationship with yourself and/...
I come to the practice of counseling after many years working in student services in a university setting. I find (as the research continues to show) that the most important element of effective counseling is the connection between client and counselor—we will work collaboratively. I draw on client-centered, existential, mindfulness, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and EMDR approaches. I am ...
Navigating through this life can become difficult and because we are human, we are vulnerable and face challenges. As a licensed therapist, I have successfully aided clients in managing difficulties utilizing evidenced-based practices, implementing a holistic approach, while analyzing the big picture. My experience working in various levels of care and with different populations has afforded me...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I provide psychotherapy services for children ages 10 & up, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. Life can get challenging sometimes and these challenges may seem impossible to overcome; my goal is to work side by side with my clients, providing them with the tools and coping skills that will empower them to manage life's challenges...
I help people who feel isolated and overwhelmed by past trauma or current circumstances learn to find ease and resilience. The pain of our current state of social isolation exacerbates existing trauma, PTSD and chronic stress; robbing people of their sense of safety, disrupting sleep and creating chronic physical and emotional pain. My clients report that our work together improves their abilit...
*Accepting appointments in office and online* Developing a trusting relationship with your therapist is essential. I am here to support individuals of all ages to grow and explore unhelpful patterns in order to help find the best version of yourself. I use a gentle and supportive approach to guide you into developing healthy relationships. I use trauma-informed approaches and am trained in EMDR...
Does your child have emotional outbursts seemingly out of nowhere? Does your child seem distant, sad and disconnected? Is your child having trouble expressing him/herself or connecting with peers? Being a parent can be the most meaningful and fulfilling experience we will ever have in our lives, and also sometimes the most challenging, exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming. The truth is that...
Therapy can be a difficult process as it requires you to expose thoughts and feelings that one may have buried for a long time. The courage it takes to be vulnerable deserves someone ready to listen and help. If you are ready to make a change, I am ready to hold that space for you. I work hard to help you understand yourself on a deeper level and help you gain more self-awareness. I will provid...
MySpectrum is an outpatient therapy practice located at 707 North Courthouse Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia. We offer outpatient counseling and coaching to any person, on any spectrum. We focus on the Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Spectrum, Substance Use Spectrum, and the Whole Life Spectrum. Our philosophy is that any person, regardless of situation, should have access to skilled...
If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who loves working with parents, adolescents, and adults in order to help them...
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. Are you, your child, or a loved one seeking assistance with life's many challenges? I work with a variety of populations and presenting concerns. I specialize in helping my clients identify their own strengths and assist them in taking the first steps towards creating a happier, healthier, more courageous version of...
My passion comes from helping people grow internally as well as external. I believe in meeting people where they are and equipping them with the tools they need to connect with insight and peace. I strive to create a space that feels safe where this work can be done. I believe that each one of us has the capacity to heal and experience health and wholeness. I enjoy working with people from dive...
As a Christian doctoral psychologist, I see sustained, profound change and growth as possible for all people who seek wellness. A comprehensive approach that considers spirit, soul, and body interventions is essential and begins with a profound desire to understand each person I am privileged to encounter. Together we will pursue optimal health and growth through considering and effectively...
If life is becoming too overwhelming, or feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, loneliness are becoming worse, or relationships are creating too much stress, counseling could offer you growth and healing. I view the therapy process as a partnership that is necessary in making healthy changes to better your life. I strive to help clients realize and use their strengths and abilities to conquer the...
