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 assist with helping others find peace in the face of the day to day stresses. I have experience working with families, individuals, couples, and teenagers. I have a direct approach, respecting the client. I have worked with many couples and encourage pre-marital counseling. I have years of life experience to offer in my counseling. I also specialize in PTSD and OCD. Specialized training in OC...
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal...
"Life doesn't have to be so hard". Do you find yourself saying that to yourself? Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over expecting different outcomes? Do you feel stuck and don't know what direction to go? Do your fears run your life? I offer effective short term treatments for motivated clients facing turning points or transitions in life. I have been licensed since 200...
After 20 years of practice, I have observed that meaningful change is possible for people, no matter how stuck or unhappy one may feel . I look forward to helping you identify and successfully modify issues in your life circumstances or relationships that feel stale, repetitive, or dysfunctional. Through self-exploration, re-examination of your goals, and improved communication of your needs, I...
I have been in the behavioral health field for over twenty years and have seen time and time again that addiction and mental health issues are a complex interaction of biology, psychological makeup, environmental influences and social factors. In short, mental health and addiction issues are complicated to understand and difficult to treat. Yet while treating individuals with mental health and/...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to...
I am a licensed Professional Counselor and a Qualified Family and Divorce Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator. I received my Master's degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College and my mediation training through The Mediation Institute. My experience is working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I also work with families and couples. I specialize working with children, adolescent...
In receiving psychotherapy services from me you can expect to be heard, validated, and to learn new skills and strategies to address the problems for which you are seeking treatment. It is my goal to assist you in experiencing symptom relief, achieve your treatment goals, and to return to your desired level of functioning. As your therapist, I want you to to feel good about yourself and to enjo...
Cindy Hitchcock, MSW, LCSW brings over 20 years of experience to her treatment of Adults, Adolescents, and Couples struggling with recovery from traumatic experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assault, crime, and divorce, depression, anxiety, infidelity, blending families, and communication difficulties. Cindy utilizes a variety of theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioral,...
At times, therapy can feel necessary in the short-term to help navigate a crisis situation. Other times, it can be a longer process of self-exploration and growth. My goal is to help you tell your story, figure out how to overcome stuckness, and live a more meaningful life in whatever way you define that. We will pay close attention to the patterns that frustrate you, the things you want but ca...
As a clinical licensed social worker, I offer individual, family and couples therapy to those struggling with a range of stressors. I specialize in treating mood disorders, eating disorders and relationship issues. I find that the best way to help is to provide a safe, comfortable environment where exploration of emotions and feelings are encouraged and accepted. I believe that change can happe...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders in adolescents and adults. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UVA in 2012. I work from an evidence-based perspective to treat problems such as anxiety (e.g., general anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias), depression, trauma, substance use, and stress from life, career, or...
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment. Catherine C. Cherpas, Ph.D.; Virginia F. Clark...
If you experience distance, loneliness, anger, or fear in your relationship instead of connection and support, then it's time to seek help from a professional specifically trained for couples work. The Greenville Relationship Institute exists to help your relationship heal using the research-validated approach of Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Bringing 50 years of research on...
You may be coping with chronic illness, or life-limiting illness, or someone important to you has died. You might be concerned about 'burdening' your loved ones with the depth and breadth of your grief. Maybe you are feeling extra irritable, or have trouble concentrating, or remembering things, or you have new body pains. The sadness may feel unbearable, but you still find moments of contentmen...
