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 psychologist providing individual and couples counseling. I create a safe, warm, and collaborative therapeutic environment in which clients are free to explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, and through which they develop insight, find healing, improve personal relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the...
I have extensive clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. I improve my patient's lives by implementing evidenced-based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in combination with a supportive, skill based approach t...
You’ve experienced some traumatic events in your life. Immediately afterwards, you might feel shock and denial. Longer term reactions might be unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. It can be hard to move on with life. I can help you find positive ways to manage your emotions. I am trained in trauma treatment and in EMDR (...
Welcome, and congratulations on taking this courageous step towards connecting with a therapist. In my practice, I offer individual and couples counseling. My approach is empathic, respectful, honest, and collaborative. Together, we will pay attention to past experiences, including family dynamics, as well as work on practical, realistic approaches to dealing with today. I have found that peopl...
I am passionate about collaborating with you in moving your life towards a more whole, productive and vibrant self. I will assist you, being directive when appropriate, but with grace and patient sensitivity. I love to help individuals, couples, families and organizations develop their communication skills; and thereby, improve their relationships and overall family and organizational lives. I...
UP & DOWN & NO WHERE TO TURN? You've picked the right therapist! I've been in the counseling field for 30+ years & couldn't imagine doing anything else. I enjoy helping people "get on track" & go where they need to go to make changes & feel better. Establishing a connection with each person is a crucial component in therapy as this could assist the client achieve goal(s) faster. I enjoy working...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AS OF SEPT 2020. Whether you are seeking support through a difficult time or you want to make positive changes to become your best self, I can help you on your journey. The foundation of my practice is compassion, warmth, and creativity. My collaborative approach means that I work with you to achieve the growth you are seeking. I have experience in working with teens a...
Sometimes LIFE gets HARD. I can help. In addition to my education, skills and professional training, I offer insight from 40+ years of my own LIFE experiences. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I am an advocate for better WHOLE health; Health of Spirit, Soul, Body, and Mind. I have specialized training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Duke Integrative...
Good therapy is an exploration of the self. People seek therapy to manage that which ails them, whether it be anxiety, depression, phobias, etc. Yet these are merely symptoms, and good therapy seeks the discovery of their root cause so that true healing may begin. I cannot show you the nature of your true self, yet I can help guide you as you make your discoveries. It's possible to explain a...
Even in moments when what we were born with (i.e., nature), how we were raised (i.e., nurture), or our capacity to act in our best interests (i.e., abilities) may seem to come up short in dealing with life's challenges, each of us has the capacity to compassionately challenge ourselves to get to where we want to be. A psychotherapist can be a partner in the journey to understanding and acceptin...
I strive to create a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. I have a compassionate and attentive style, and I often use humor. I engage the mind, body, heart and spirit and I am interested in Western psychological thought as well as Eastern spirituality and wisdom traditions. Although I have been primarily trained in a psychodynamic approach, I have also received training in...
I am a licensed psychotherapist I see individual adults and adolescents. My approach is collaborative and trauma informed. I specialize in non-traditional lifestyles and welcome individuals who have felt like an "outsider" or have experienced marginalization trauma. I thoughtfully hold and consider the many layers of complexity related to your concerns, including societal & systemic oppression....
Life can be hard. Do you find yourself feeling unsatisfied, stressed with daily demands, or overcome with anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, grief or depression? Are these emotions impacting your close relationships, parenting, or work with colleagues? Are you struggling with a life change or conflict? Our lives are inevitably impacted by our family histories and life experiences, which often influe...
Many of us struggle with feelings of insecurity, anger, anxiety, and sadness. We may find ourselves wishing that relationships with our families, romantic partners, or friends were more fulfilling. Sometimes the struggle to decipher how to live a more fulfilling life can be a lonely one. If you feel this way, know that you are not alone and there is help. After working as a therapist for over a...
I have a comprehensive background in mental health care delivery with an emphasis on depression/anxiety, grief/loss, single parent and family issues, adolescent problems, couples discord and work related difficulties. My practice is broad-based while sustaining those who have lost a loved one, supporting the chronically ill and assisting families in crisis. I am an advocate for those needing he...
