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
Are you concerned about your child's social interactions? I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked for private, nonprofit, and governmental facilities in both outpatient and residential behavioral settings. I specialize in child/adolescent and young adult behavioral health. From my multifaceted background, I have learned techniques that promote self- discovery with a fun approach t...
I am currently only accepting patients for psychological testing. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults manage and decrease their anxiety. While anxiety can be a part of daily life, at times it becomes debilitating or distressing. I work with my clients to find a way to balance daily stress while still finding enjoyment in life. Additionally, I am trained and qualified to provide...
Racing thoughts? Having a hard time concentrating? Weight gain or loss? Zero motivation? Stress in your relationship? Overwhelmed? I get it. I will listen and help with effective tools that will begin your journey to feeling more in control and regaining the quality of life that is important to you.I have 16 years of experience in mental health issues as well as substance abuse. I am available ...
We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love...
How are you? When you are asked this simple question in a warm, supportive environment, it is the first step to discoveries that produce significant and lasting change. We will start by investigating together to clarify what is actually going on with you. We can explore both long-term and short-term causes--whatever feels relevant. Based on what we find out, we will work to effect the changes y...
Are you looking for a therapist who will listen carefully and respectfully and also provide feedback? Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or larger life questions. There are times when we all feel stuck, unhappy and confused. I provide a safe place to express your concerns and develop a path through them. The importance of understanding yourself is foundational to how I work....
*Please note: The best way to reach me is via email, as I am often in session and unable to take calls during business hours.* I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Sexologist, and Certified Life Coach. I work with individuals and couples who are looking to overcome personal and interpersonal obstacles. I specialize in topics such as relationship conflict, intimacy and...
Our relationships, work, school and parenting, can seem arduous. Friends/ family can try to help you feel better. Yet, the most well intended friend cannot provide the effective lasting skills to ward off suffering or regulate emotions. Whether therapy seems scary, or it has been a familiar experience for you, the clarity and tools gained in this process, are well worth it! By transforming...
I am inspired by the innate human drive to heal. This healing is courageous, intimate, and deserving of honor and care. I bring compassion and respect for all the ways we humans adapt to survive. Together, we can find new ways of being that can liberate us from strategies that no longer serve us. I can help you holistically address a number of issues, such as: depression, anxiety, embodiment an...
It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful...
Are you grappling with a sense of anxiety or depression and looking for a way through? Perhaps you're feeling the stress of a significant life change and are searching for meaning or emotional relief? Are you struggling with a sense of fear or dread that you can’t quite place? Are you feeling empty, alone, and hopeless? Maybe you're trying to find joy in your life again after the death of a lov...
I am a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their parents and families. I specialize in Evidence-Based Practices. This means I use assessment and treatment methods that are based on science, have been well researched, and have been shown through clinical research to be appropriate and effective. I work closely with children, parents, and families to understand their...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OC...
Do you worry all the time or easily get stressed out? Do you feel panicky around others or when leaving home? Do you have fears that you would like to overcome? Do you have negative thoughts that you'd like to stop? Do you keep doing things over and over that seem senseless? Do you have physical symptoms when you're worried? Do you think you'll never get that job, spouse, house, or other goals?...
I have been practicing in the mental health profession since I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from The University of Michigan, 1977. I am licensed as both a Clinical and Macro Social Worker and am experienced in both the administrative and clinical areas of mental health. I am a caregiver by nature and I support individuals to grow emotionally and spiritually, at their own pace. Our...
