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
My patients are real people with real struggles. Some have experienced unspeakable traumas in their past and some are struggling to get through their day. They come from all different seasons in life but share a common goal of desiring a fuller, healthier, and happier life. It is my goal to help hurting people. I specialize in trauma. I enjoy working to strengthen secure attachments with...
We all experience distressing thinking and painful feelings at times. Based on our interpretation of our circumstances, we've innocently created beliefs and thought patterns that seem "logical" to us but are actually creating our painful and limiting responses to life's challenges. But there's a deeper understanding of how our minds work that, when insightfully seen, naturally uncovers our inbo...
We're all entitled to happiness. My job as a therapist is to assist you in figuring out and overcoming obstacles that may be preventing you from getting there. I do this with guidance, compassion and support; by working to truly understand each person's unique experience without judgment. I have experience working with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of issues, such...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS via Telehealth! I enjoy working with clients as they gain insight into their struggles so they can identify healthy tools to overcome those struggles. My clients will encounter a non-judgmental and caring environment that promotes growth, healing and empowerment. Because everyone comes to therapy with unique challenges and values, I use an individualized approach to meet...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Kansas and Missouri and have been practicing for 18+ years in a variety of settings which include Community Mental Health, Private Practice and The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I welcome teens, adults, and seniors for therapy and work with each individual on their own unique reasons for being in services. I believe in a holistic,...
Life's struggles and challenges can often be overwhelming to such a degree that you may sometimes feel stuck and doubtful that change is possible. I have spent many years dedicated to helping people feel more empowered to overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors, heal from painful experiences, develop more meaningful and satisfying relationships, and identify and enhance their strengt...
I believe most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship, and for the past 23 years I have strived to provide a safe and trusting environment where my clients feel free to express their pain and heartache during the healing process. I am joined in my work with my miniature Australian Shepherd, Kippy. Utilizing art, play, sand and talk therapy, my treatment plans incorporate...
In this busy, stressful world, it can be tough to feel like you have the time or ability to address your mental health. Yet it’s so vital to do so. For many of us, online counselling — which offers flexibility, anonymity, and key financial advantages — is the missing piece when it comes to finally getting the help you are seeking. If you are experiencing symptoms that affect your daily life,...
Are you having problems with communication in your relationship? Are there topics you can't discuss? Does it leave you feeling upset and withdrawn? These are natural feelings. Relationships can be hard- they take work. You may be thinking " My partner just won't change-we can't go on like this. I just don't know what to do." But there is hope-you can feel better. I have spent the last 18 years...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship, as individual as the people in the room. Often the work involves slowing down and creating a secure space for being open, curious and able to revisit and make sense of thoughts, memories and feelings that give rise to present difficulties. I'm especially attentive to your higher powers of perception and positive self determination. Together we resolve...
One of the deepest forms of suffering we create for ourselves is believing, “Something is wrong with me.” Chronic self-judgment, depression, anxiety, and shame can make it challenging to live with balance and purpose. Suffering is often worsened by isolation and disconnection from our emotional pain. Feelings of inadequacy make it difficult to be at home in our own body, heart, and mind, and ke...
**I am not currently accepting new clients** With a specialization in Women's Issues, I provide support around the struggles unique to women across their life stages. I work from a down to earth holistic approach, striving to help clients balance the emotional, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of their lives in order to aid in the healing process. It is my belief that recognizing the...
I am a compassionate Solution Focused Therapist, who specializes in helping children, teens, individuals, and families cope with the aftermath of trauma. Whether there has been abuse, an assault, bullying, or the experience of witnessing a troubling event, I can help you or your child work through the transition and develop new coping strategies that can be successfully applied in the home,...
Do you feel nervous or worried all the time? Do you often wonder whether or not your on the right path and dwell frequently on things out of your control? Or are you a parent that is worried about your teen? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with teens and young adults to assist them in creating strategies that help them gain confidence in their evolving identities and move towards a...
I am a psychotherapist who has experience working with children ( no younger than 8), adolescents, and adults. My interventions and assessment skills focus on building healing connections in order to gain relief from various mental health disorders. Specific disorders include, but are not limited to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I work from an interpersonal and...
