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
( English | español ) You wish you felt confident and happy with your life. You want things but many times your stress, anxiety, and worry about your current life and the past, interfere with your happiness. Do you feel deep pain, feel alone, and need some relief? You have thoughts that you are "not enough" or "you are unlovable." You want to feel better but don't know what else to do. I can he...
I am a board certified psychotherapist who works with a spectrum of disorders including depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, & post-traumatic stress disorders. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy along with other techniques.I practice traditional psychotherapy while incorporating hypnosis and mindful awareness. I work with both male and females in addition to the LGBT...
I am a trauma and attachment trained therapist. My focus is families dealing with early childhood attachment and trauma due to foster care, international adoptions, or other significant traumatic childhood experiences. I also see adults that have suffered trauma and attachment during childhood. I work with a multi sensory treatment plan. Play, music, and expressive arts are all available. Group...
Handling life's challenges on your own can be difficult, especially when you are watching your child struggle, or are experiencing emotional pain, tense relationships, depression, or anxiety. You are not alone! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides supportive and confidential therapy for children (ages 2-18), families, couples, and individuals in an atmosphere of warmth, compassio...
I offer adolescents, adults and family units the opportunity to work through challenging life situations with the creation of a therapeutic alliance. The client and I create collaborative goals and we work together in a partnership to achieve them. Through active listening, motivational interviewing and other therapeutic techniques, I provide a supportive environment in which the client feels...
Are you or your teen suffering to overcome past hurt, trauma, or depression? Does your marriage or relationship seem to be falling apart? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, having trouble making decisions, and wishing for peace in your life? With evening and weekend hours available, we offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling to assist people like you with these and many other...
Does anxiety, worry and stress control your life? Take control back. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, nationally certified counselor and licensed mental health counselor specialized in assessment and treatment of children, teens, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I provide evidence based treatment, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposu...
As a clinical mental health professional, an Army Family Life Chaplain, VA therapist, and also a Christian ordained pastoral counselor (of 30+ years) I assist individuals in the community struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma (PTSD). In addition to this I do marriage/couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual/faith related counseling. Anger...
I am licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (excessive worry and stress), depression (feeling unmotivated, disinterested, and stuck), couples conflict, parent/child issues, and ADHD. I have extensive training providing therapy for teen/adolescents issues and in conflict. I work best with individuals, teens, couples, and families who...
If you are struggling in any area of your life it is worth exploring in therapy. Many of my clients, children and adults, have dealt with and worked through issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships issues, fear of change, anger management, loss of a job or loved one, addiction, and trauma. I use a strengths based approach to focus on the unique strengths and challenges of each...
As a fully licensed clinical therapist and with more than 35 years of experience, I have the knowledge, skill, and ability to help those facing on-going difficulties of everyday life. I care for adults, children, adolescents, and couples using positive reinforcement and reality therapy. I specialize in individual and group therapy focusing on real talk solutions. Issues of anxiety, depression,...
Are you struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, grief, or depression. I have 30 plus years of experience working with individuals, couples and families who are living with disordered eating, anxiety, grief, and depression. Healing and lasting change is possible when you have a plan that is based on your individual needs and strengths. Therapy is a collaborative process and together we will...
Through my 27 years of experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings, I have realized that a one-size-fits all model of treatment is not the most effective method of providing support and assisting with change. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the latest research on human and brain development, trauma and attachment, as well as the power of unspo...
Telehealth Counseling Available during COVID-19 as well as in person sessions when appropriate. We are in a very unusual situation at this time in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Having support during this time is one of the best things you can do to help yourself and your loved ones manage this well. Now there is a need to manage whatever challenges and stresses that were present before...
My clients are children, adolescents, adults and parents experiencing life stressors, struggling with relationships, striving for personal growth or seeking change. My work commonly addresses symptoms such as anxiety, depression or general difficulty functioning in one or more areas. I use an eclectic and collaborative style to best serve each client. My highly individualized and integrative...
