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 received my doctorate in psychology from the University of Oregon in 1994 and then completed an internship at the Portland VA Medical Center. I have worked as a clinical psychologist in two community mental health programs and then as a program coordinator with a focus on older adult and younger adults with disabilities at the state Mental Health and Addictions Division. I now have a private...
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists w...
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleep and health-related issues. I primarily work with people whose lives have become narrowed and preoccupied by their struggles, and those who wish to live with more vitality, intention, and freedom from mental and emotional suffering. I also work with couples to improve conflict management an...
GO DEEPER. Discover what holds you back personally and in relationships with others. Unlock your potential through psychoanalytic / psychodynamic based psychotherapy which is my focus. Do you find yourself living out the same unfortunate patterns over and over? Do you often wonder why you end up making the decisions that you do? Do you struggle in relationships? Are you really living up to your...
Are you ready to stop repeating old patterns and start moving in the right direction? My practice uses a wellness perspective. I view health in a broad sense that encompasses interrelationships among physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual components. I would like to use my years of training and experience to help you overcome your barriers to a healthier life. I specialize in anxiet...
Relationships can be challenging when you don't feel felt by your partner. Sometimes you feel like you're in the twilight zone because the same argument just keeps happening. No matter how hard you try, you still feel the same: alone, unimportant, under appreciated or some other awful feeling. Many times your partner doesn't even know your pain; its just too much to say. My Advanced Emotionally...
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I am looking forward in meeting you. You will find me to be flexible and sensitive. I enjoy helping individuals in achieving personal growth; in a caring & safe environment. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, sexual dysfunction, we can work together to resolve your issue and minimize your suffering. Your natur...
Are you looking for help to change a situation in your life that has become intolerable? I help people to find a different understanding and new perspectives to approach old problems. Examining symbols in dreams, fantasies and creative productions as well as Sandplay are powerful ways to express feelings that not have no words yet. Representing these unnamed feelings in a playful way helps to...
The decision to enter therapy is often fraught with uncertainty, and choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I believe the most important element of successful treatment is a strong connection between the client and therapist. Oftentimes uncomfortable thoughts or feelings affect one's pursuit of joy and creativity, or old but familiar patterns resurface in ways that feel stagnating....
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and...
The sun goes down and you're desperate for sleep. Unfortunately, this is when your thoughts speed up. You're constantly thinking. You think about how much you think. Your mind replays the day's interactions with others, criticizing yourself, and reflecting on how people have hurt you. You're desperate for a break from the constant anxiety, but don't know how to find the peace that you want so...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of private practice experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families over a wide range of presenting problems. I have practiced in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient psychiatry, day hospital, and outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry. I specialize and have had post graduate training in the...
THERAPY: I can help you develop customized strategies to deal with feelings of depression and anxiety, life transitions, and conditions such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and issues of high-functioning young adults on the autism spectrum. Learn to untwist your thinking and become more mindful! ASSESSMENT: I specialize in the assessment of ADHD, learning...
I am very results oriented. I give my patients specific techniques designed to deal with their specific problems. If you commit to following the treatment that we design together you are extremely likely to see significant improvement. I am a dedicated, caring licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist. In addition to my private practice, I have been a college professor an...
Has anyone ever criticized your drinking? Have you had problems related to drug use? I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems. My specialties include treating addiction, depression and anxiety, recovery from trauma, and the coping skills that are needed to manage these issues. Substance abuse leading to Addiction is an unhealthy...
