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
Renew Counseling Services was established in 2014, and quickly grew to become a group practice with more than 19 therapists. Our therapists are not only trained in several therapy methods but also come from different backgrounds, and with a variety of life experience. The practice was created with the belief that all people can make great strides towards personal growth when ready for change....
I have worked in the Fredericksburg/Stafford community for the past 20 years. I enjoy working with adolescent and adults. My area of interest has always been trauma, self-awareness, mindfulness, and dissociative disorders. The approach and style that I utilize is tailored to each individual I work with. Currently we are only taking referrals for psychological testing, custody evaluations and...
I have experience working with individuals, families, & couples, but most of my experience is in working with teenagers. I utilize different theories and techniques, and work to develop age appropriate treatment plans, objectives, and goals in order to help the individual and their family to overcome their difficulties, and reach their optimal potential. In working with children, I utilize play...
Lives Transforming is a Christian counseling service that offers a grace based environment, free of judgement, to help clients find spiritual and mental health. We have a number of counselors that specialize in different areas but our most prominent counseling areas are marriage and family, adolescents, anxiety, and addiction. Lives Transforming uses an inside out approach to therapy, working...
**I am not accepting any new clients at this time** The fact that you are here means you are experiencing some area in your life that is causing distress and you are looking for solutions; for something to give you a happier, more satisfied life. This distress may be caused by depression, by anxiety, by stress in your couple and/or family relationships, or you may not know why you are feeling t...
Therapy is a place where you can feel heard in a supportive, comfortable and warm environment. When life is overwhelming and stressful or relationships are struggling, counseling can help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, we will work together to help you reduce the suffering you may feel. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive...
Have you noticed your sense of identity or life's desire has fallen off as of late? Are you starting to notice how your relationships seem doomed for failure? Are you struggling with the idea that your decision-making capabilities are less than what you want? Are you struggling with open and honest communication? Fortunately, these patterns can be addressed and broken without deep...
Thank you for your interest in how I work. I derive a lot of meaning and personal satisfaction from helping people live with greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. I work with adults of all ages, including couples. I assist people in clearing away unnecessary negative layers that get in the way of living a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. A lot of my clients struggle with everyday problems tha...
I am psychodynamically oriented and interpersonally trained in working with individuals and couples. My approach is empathic, collaborative and straightforward, while offering you space to expand self awareness and discover new ways of being in the world. I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and...
I have been working in the Mental Health and Addiction fields since 1989. My goal is to help people overcome the challenges of they are experiencing by providing the highest quality of services delivered in in a comfortable, discreet and confidential manner in a safe and supportive environment. In providing outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment I focus on individuals, couples an...
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. I specialize in working with children ages 3-10, but also work with adolescents and adults. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an evidenced-based treatment approach for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence. In addit...
Life can be challenging. Sometimes we need objective professional support to work through the challenges that are present for us. It is essential to have a safe and supportive environment to share what you are going through. Working with a compassionate therapist can help to untangle the areas of your life that are not flourishing in the way that you need them to. Together we can explore tangib...
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. You have now taken the first step towards making a change in your life. As a registered Marriage and Family therapist intern and after years of education and experience, I would love to take this meaningful journey with you! I have ample experience in behavioral therapy as I worked for many years with children and teens with Autism and related...
I offer judgment-free counseling to individuals and couples. My main passion is using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide couples toward more effective communication, greater emotional awareness, and a healthier connection with one another. EFT is a highly effective, research based theory. I also apply this work for individuals who want to strengthen their relationships. I am also...
(Secure Video Call System) I help struggling teens and adults, distant couples, and hurting families. I provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for people to explore their pain and challenges without fear of judgment. Building a strong relationship where my clients know they are cared for and are free to laugh or cry (we do a lot of both) is extremely important to me. As a social worker at...
