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 psychotherapist with my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a medical background in physical therapy. My medical background enables me to provide a global understanding of my client's well being in combining both the medical and mental health components to your care. I have had the privilege of working in several medical settings helping patients with orthopedic,...
As a former educator, I have extensive expertise with the populations of children, adolescents, and young adults, with specialties in adoption and non-traditional families. I enjoy watching my clients utilize their own strengths and talents to make changes and find personal growth. My approach is generally integrative, and I've worked with a wide range of diagnoses ranging from anxiety issues,...
Putting on a face to look " okay" sure is exhausting. When you are the strong person for those around you, when is there time for you? You wish you could do all the things to "better yourself" but somehow it just doesn't get done. You end up feeling broken, burnt out, and defeated. Whatever role you have played for others in your life is important, but you are important too. Feeling bogged down...
I'm warm, easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver. I know effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. Using your strengths as a guide, I'll help you identify and implement new strategies and tools to relieve your relational strain, overwhelm, burnout, complex decisions, and big life transitions. I'm especially skilled with "newbies" to therapy or those who may...
Serving individuals, couples, and families in Tuscaloosa and central Alabama. Overcome anxiety and depression as well as other issues ranging from negative self-image to anger to chemical dependence. If you are facing anxiety, depression, or other personal struggles, including addictive behavior, there is help - you don't have to live this way. Contact me via email or phone. I'll respond back...
Currently only accepting private pay, BCBS, and MVP clients for waitlist. I use an approach that is individualized to your needs and experiences, at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I create an environment that feels supportive, accepting, and free of judgment or shame. Coming in for therapy for the first time can be difficult, but I make every effort to assure you will feel at ease with m...
You are creative, live life consciously, and have enjoyed success in many areas of life. You juggle your career, family, and friends. But it's not easy, is it? In fact, it's impossible when you feel stressed out and the imbalance is contributing to anxiety or depression that you may be experiencing. I'll help you find more balance and experience greater joy and harmony in your life. For couples...
It's my passion helping people get what they want in their life and relationships. I help INDIVIDUALS make changes and overcome obstacles to get what they want in life and with the people they care about. I help COUPLES reconnect and revitalize their relationship. I work with FAMILIES to break through patterns and blocks, and begin to enjoy each other and create the home they dream of. As an...
WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES, SCHOOLS JUST CAN'T-- NOW ONLINE! My Ph.D. focusing on “Instructional Use of Research-Based Interventions for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder”, I am a former ESE Department Chairperson and teacher, past and current National Speaker on many topics relating to ASD, ADHD and behaviors. At our “Counseling and Learning Center”, since 2012, my team of Mental Health...
It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey...
Hello and welcome to Into Freedom Counseling. My hope is to help clients learn how to identify and enhance their internal strengths, and help them find new and more helpful ways of functioning and relating to others. It takes courage and strength to reach out and seek a new perspective, and the simple act of doing so empowers you to take the next step toward change and healing for you and your...
Have you ever thought of your Entire Life as being a web of relationships? I do. I see your life as having 4 Key Areas of Relationship: 1) With your SELF, 2) With OTHERS, 3) With local Community and the World, 4) And possibly, With Substances, or other Vices. When any 1 or more of these is stressful or out of balance, symptoms occur or worsen. Uncomfortable feelings of transition/change, anxiet...
Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only...
I have specialized training in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders (including post-traumatic stress, social phobia, generalized anxiety, and other phobias), as well as for depressive disorders and a wide range of other difficulties. I use evidence-based treatment practices, but find the most important fac...
