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 grateful for the opportunity to be present with others as they journey towards a greater place of peace and wellness. I truly believe that YOU are the expert on your life and I am simply available to offer insight, connection and genuine support. It is my honor to be a part of your journey! I work with adolescents and adults as they navigate this crazy beautiful thing called life! I see ma...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I like to work as a team with patients to identify goals upfront and use my expertise in determining which technique will best meet those goals. I understand that seeking therapy is not an easy decision, and I maintain a personable, non-judgmental atmosphere while digging in with my patients to give them the tools they need to improve their lives and overal...
I work with individuals and couples to help reduce struggles and find ways to live more fulfilling, gratifying lives. Our relationship is the context in which we work to find where you're stuck, what's getting in your way, and ways to do things differently. My specialty areas include grief and loss, adoption, ADHD, race/class issues, work/life balance, LGBTQ issues, and divorce. I help people...
Life can be full of challenges and life changing events. Some of these events and challenges can result in intense emotional distress. If you or a loved one are struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress management, loss & grief, or trauma, I would like to work with you in a mutual effort to address your distress and healing. Over the past 24 years I have been working with children, teens, adults...
You're overwhelmed---with your relationship(s), your job, kids, your to-do list. When life becomes unmanageable, therapy helps. Together, we'll identify and explore what's kept you stuck for so long, explore the issues that affect you emotionally, and uncover more meaning and happiness in your relationships. I believe in co-creating lasting change, even with the most broken relationships and...
I believe that people are responsible for and capable of making their own decisions within the context of their environment. We are all controlled by our environment to a certain extent but we have more control that we realize. We always have freedom to choose. I believe that all behaviors are purposeful and that these behaviors are designed to meet our needs. At times, there are better ways to...
Working from a strengths-based, collaborative approach to counseling, I use a variety of techniques in assisting clients find solutions and reach their goals. My belief is that clients very often have the answers they are seeking already within themselves. Sorting through their hopes, fears, beliefs etc. is useful in identifying what may be preventing them from recognizing those answers and...
** Now offering Telehealth sessions** Are you tired of feeling defined by your past? Weary of re-living old hurts? I am a compassionate and committed clinician with more than 26 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults in a variety of settings. For the last 18 years I have maintained a private practice in which I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults...
**I am currently not taking new clients.** With passion and care I help clients navigate emotional obstacles. I treat individuals struggling with personal issues which stop them from reaching their full potential. Understanding emotional boundaries, not owning others issues and accepting the fact that the more true we are to our own truth the happier we are regardless of our circumstances are...
My goal, with my clients is to improve their overall quality of life. This incudes the removal of debilitating symptoms like depression, anxiety stress, and obsessions.. But is also means achieving positive goals such as life satisfaction, curiosity, creativity, open-mindedness, and the relational capacity for love. To function as a complete person we must cultivate health in body, mind and...
COVID19 UPDATE: Yes, I'm open and seeing clients during the pandemic! All sessions are via HIPAA compliant teleconference, with an easy-to-use interface that requires no download or technical expertise. Don't let these uncertain times leave you stuck in seemingly endless "what if..." thinking loops about the future, or mired in the past dwelling on what might have been. Find new tools to deal w...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I firmly believe that therapy services should be available and affordable to all who need them. I use individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I am also the Clinical Supervisor at Compass. As a graduate of the University of Illinois with 20 years experience as a therapist, I am currently serving as a clinician working with a broad spectrum of clients...
I work with adults and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, communication, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, among many other concerns. I provide therapy for clients with Autism or Asperger's, as well as therapy for partners and parents of people with Autism/Asperger's. I also work with couples in which one or both of the partners has Autism/Asperger's. I am...
*****Teletherapy available during this season. Current openings are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.***** Kristin received her Bachelor's degree from Calvin College, and her Master's and Doctoral degree from Wheaton College. Kristin was trained as a generalist psychologist who also completed specialized training and concentrations in Marriage & Family, and Children & Adolescent...
As a therapist I help people deal with pain, conflicts, and emotional difficulties. Are you experiencing challenges in your life such as divorce, depression, parenting issues, anxiety and relationship issues? Life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Sometimes we need professional support and encouragement to get through these difficult times. Therapy should be a safe...
