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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor which provides services in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and trauma to African American teens and women. I believe that self-sufficiency is key to personal and professional success. I enjoy working with/assisting individuals who are in the transitional phases of their lives. Treatment is individualized to the person receiving services. My...
Daily life for some can be isolating and debilitating; taking the first step to ask for help requires courage. I deeply understand that coming to an office in Evanston to talk about life’s struggles can feel intimidating and even unwelcoming for some. As a strengths-based therapist and yoga teacher, I am interested in hearing stories from people who do not feel like they fit in, whether it is...
Children/Teens/Individual/Family Therapy/Play Therapy My role as a therapist is to help children/teens and their families work through difficult issues that are causing conflict in their family, peer and school/work relationships. The theraputic goal is to help guide clients as they explore possible choices that will resolve their conflicts and help them move forward with their lives. I have wo...
You have challenges in your life that are causing turmoil and stress. Whether it's with your relationship or family, it can be so stressful and depleting when things don't feel right or are unsettling. The stress builds until you finally feel ready to talk to someone who can help. That's where I can step in and help you work through the issues, solve problems and support you in a compassionate...
I specialize working with young adults parents and other adults who are experiencing life transitions-such as, grief and loss issues, anxiety and depression. Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral techniques are taught to my clients as they work toward recovery and acceptance while receiving positive regard and support. I have been practicing Marriage and Family Therapy for twenty years in Pacifi...
I am a seasoned therapist, and have been in practice for many years. I see persons in all stages of life. Thus, I can help you face important issues, such as marital concerns, separation or divorce, challenges of raising your children, work conflicts, relationship issues, and major illness and death of loved-ones. I can assist you with problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs....
In my work as a therapist and organizational consultant over the last 25 + years, I have assisted youth, adults, families, and organizations in reducing barriers to and facilitating elements of healthy growth, functioning, and the achievement of goals. I work collaboratively with clients for I don't feel that I'm an expert on someone else life. We learn together what will work for you as the...
Do you feel like you're not living your life to its fullest? The decision to seek therapy often comes after a painful process of self-evaluation. The realization that your life may be lacking in vitality can be upsetting but may provide the opening for something new and more hopeful to emerge. I believe that when we choose to experience our suffering willingly and openly, we create the opportun...
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I focus on solutions that work for you, to help you uncover y...
All people seek relief from anxieties, depression, and other disturbing mental states. It is part of the human condition to wish to do away with distressing thoughts, feelings, and behavior that sometimes seem to dominate us rather than be active choices. Through the experience of the therapeutic and other current relationships, one may become aware of old yet alive and active ways of being and...
Depression, anxiety, marital problems, addiction, relationship problems, are a few of the obstacles many face in their life. Some days you struggle to survive. But, life is about more than just survival. Today you are one step closer to living a life where you can THRIVE! My goal is to help you face whatever obstacles that are present in your life. By facing your obstacles and dealing with them...
If you are looking for a non-judgmental, caring professional to gently guide you through the distress you are experiencing, let me help you. I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), evidence based trauma therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy. I enjoy working with diverse populations: teens and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy. Whether your pain is...
I help people learn to stop sabotaging their happiness, by identifying negative patterns in relationships, behavior, and thinking. As a Holistically trained therapist, I offer a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe individuals are experts on themselves and emphasize the importance of the individual choosing what approach seems most beneficial for them. I work with adults struggling with...
The decision to seek therapeutic support can change your life. It is my privilege to be part of your journey. Together we will explore what matters to you. We will approach each and every step at a pace that is most comfortable to you. It is our shared goal to collaborate and work toward making meaningful, lasting change in your life. Your time matters to me, it is my commitment to help you...
I have an interpersonal psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy and relate to my clients with empathy and respect. I see therapy as a cooperative process and work with my clients to develop effective coping skills to respond to the challenges they face. I help my clients to understand and manage their anxiety, depression and stress, so that they may more fully enjoy their work and personal...
