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
Sometimes life can be a struggle for all of us. If you are in the midst of a struggle with your loved ones, friends, past issues or everyday life, it may help to talk to someone. I believe that a lot of our struggles come from choosing between what our heart tells us and what our mind tells us. Sometimes those decisions are very difficult and put us at odds with ourselves. I specialize in worki...
Throughout life, we can encounter a multitude of experiences that can leave us with uncertainty, stress, feeling overwhelmed, and an overall sense of dissatisfaction. Seeking counseling can be a tremendous asset in navigating through the twists and turns that life can present to us. Therapy provided in a supportive and non-judgmental setting can help facilitate the positive changes you seek to...
I enjoy working with people. At times we all think about a past mistake, a missed opportunity, or an undesirable choice. But if you are constantly looking back with a nagging and paralyzing sense of regret, you may not be able to see or enjoy what is good about your life today. If you are looking in the rearview mirror of life, you are not living in the present, and you may have given up on the...
I am a "realistic optimist". I believe that when we work wisely and have opportunity many positive outcomes will happen. I'd like to use my experience in many contexts, e.g., academic, inpatient, outpatient clinics, community, prisons, and military settings to help people obtain their goals. I am nonjudgmental and I do not believe blaming is helpful. I hope to provide a positive, safe environme...
In most cases, our deepest wounds have relational origins. Despite our attempts to cope with these hurts, oftentimes the very solutions we seek become wounds of their own, patterns that draw us further from the sources of our suffering and leave us feeling hopeless and confused. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, my aim is to create a safe and confidential relationship where, in time, the hur...
According to the great poet Rainer Maria Rilke, "The only journey is the journey within." We all need help sometimes and we all have room to grow. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy, whether it is to address a severe mental illness, to receive support through a rough season of life, or to gain greater self-knowledge and unleash your full potential. My professional interests includ...
I am an experienced clinician who works with couples, families and individuals to address a range of issues that impede their ability to have the relationships they want or experience a sense of satisfaction. My training as a substance abuse counselor gives me the skills to help couples, families and individuals examine the impact of substance use on their behavior, their relationships and thei...
Sarah Lancaster, LICSW, has worked as a clinician in the school, acute, residential, and clinical settings with both children and families. Her work has covered such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, Autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, and social issues. She has worked with low-income and multi-risk families and provided resource referra...
My primary professional interest is psychological testing and assessment. I evaluate children, adolescents, and adults having a wide array of presenting issues, and I have particular experience in assessing young people for ADHD, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, and mood disorders. My passion is for providing the diagnostic clarity that can illuminate th...
Typically one seeks therapy when feeling sad, worried or stuck in an unpleasant life situation. You may be unable to control undesirable personal habits, engaging in unhealthy love relationships, or repeating destructive experiences. I have practiced psychotherapy for 20 years. My education includes a BA degree from Tulane University, an MSW from NYU, and a certificate in psychoanalysis and...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is truly passionate about walking people through difficult times throughout their lives and to help them to find hope. I strive to make sure each client feels heard and understood and take the time to develop individual relationships with each of my clients. Making the initial phone call can often be the hardest part of therapy. Making this call...
Video sessions are available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Life presents many challenges. I can help. I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. My specializations include stress management, sport and performance psychology, biofeedback, and health psychology. A large part of my practice is also concerned with issues of anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric conditions. If you ...
It is a big step to acknowledge that something is missing, something is wrong... that you are, in some way, hurting. And it is incredibly brave for you to be reading this right now. You are looking to try something new and change is difficult and scary. You are thinking that you do not have to feel the way that you do and you have the courage to to be here, considering about how things can be...
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I've treated individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, thought disorders, personality disorders, and/or co-occurring substance abuse issues. I also work with individuals who simply need a little help dealing with the stress of daily life -- especially college students and young adults struggling with transitions in their lives. We al...
