
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

What keeps you awake at night? Clients come to me to discuss their unfulfilled needs. I work with clients who are searching for answers about anxiety and depression, as well as how they define why they are in this place in their lives. I like to start with when is the last time that you felt happy and positive. Then we go back and unwind the circumstances in your life and also forward to what y...

Meagan McKernan
Wichita
Kansas
As a Therapist, I believe it is essential to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to create the change they need in their lives. I work with my clients to help them develop the skills they need to make the change they want. I have worked with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. In addition to my master's degree, I am a Certified Play Therapist and have completed...

I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and overcome your current struggle. I have been a social worker for over fifteen years and have enjoyed a varied career in which I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages, including preschool, grade school, young adults, adults and the elderly. When we meet, I will individualize a treatment plan to meet your needs. I have...

AT THIS TIME, I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY NEW CLIENTS! I HOPE TO BEGIN TAKING NEW CLIENTS BEGINNING IN JAN 2021. I CANNOT REPSOND TO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS, AT THIS TIME! I have a special passion for helping women of color who struggle emotionally and psychologically by providing a safe and trusting environment. Whether you're dealing with self-esteem issues, emotional issues, depression, anxiety,...

Elizabeth Gottlieb Gattone
Gainesville
Florida
We are currently in exceptionally challenging times, often experiencing chronic stress which can often trigger difficult feelings. These emotions can have a tremendous impact on our lives and relationships. The work I do creates a sense of control, peace with oneself, and hope, where life can then be lived to its fullest potential. Additionally, we may have personal histories or traumas cloudin...

My practice focuses on providing empirically based assessments and treatment while employing mindfulness based practices and approaches. I work with adults and children. I offer both weekend and evening hours. My specializations include clinical psychotherapy, rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, and drug and alcohol counseling. I have a passion for rehabilitation and treatment when work...

There are times in life when we need an outside perspective, guidance, and support; times when life feels overwhelming and out of control. Let's face it, life doesn't always go as we plan! I am here to help you sort through these things and provide a judgment free zone where you can explore what solutions work best for you. Taking the first step is often one of the hardest, but know that I am...

Alfonso Diaz
El Paso
Texas
"Going through a difficult time and tired of feeling depressed, anxious and losing your sleep." Come experience the power of "Talk Therapy" and how it can lead you to making the discoveries that will empower you to cope without resorting to mood altering chemicals. I specialized in treating the core issues that have been contributing to your depression, anxiety and disrupted sleep. Unresolved...

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Counseling is more than telling your story. It is a dynamic process that we engage in together, compassionately and diligently. It couples personal exploration with education. Having degrees in both Family Studies and Mental Health counseling I utilize a very active Sensorimotor and trauma informed approach to help you re-establish emotional and relational...

Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting...

I provide support to develop healthier relationships, manage and reduce stress and anxiety, and improve self-esteem by connecting more deeply with your true nature. When life experiences and relationships seem complicated, or more difficult than you would like them to be, I can work with you to gain clarity and connection with what's most true for you. The work involves being present with and...

I have spent my career working with people experiencing life challenges and who need support, encouragement and guidance. My goal is to help each client feel empowered to take action and change the direction of their lives. My hope for each client is that they learn to believe they can become who they were meant to be. Together, we will identify areas needing intervention, make a realistic plan...

Therapy is a healing process I am honored to experience with my clients. I believe the healing and growth of a client is supported in a therapeutic relationship of genuineness, compassion, caring, and unconditional positive regard. I enjoy helping clients identify their strengths and discover solutions together. In therapy, we will create goals and identify tools to help you achieve them. I wil...

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I believe in meeting my clients exactly where they are in their life and personality through my non-judgmental, empathetic, and accepting respect for YOU! My clinical experience includes working with individuals, couples and families on issues surrounding personal goal setting, performance enhancement,...

My approach toward counseling is to treat each individual based on where they are and meet them where they are comfortable. I have an existential-humanistic approach where I help my clients look beyond their immediate situation and look at how they may have gotten to this issue and where do they want to go from here. I believe that there is a reason for why we are feeling and reacting the way w...