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
(NOT Accepting new clients till August 2021). Life can be challenging at times and cause us to feel stuck, unhappy, and overwhelmed. We sometimes may feel confused and discouraged on how to improve our lives. In the midst of these difficult periods, we may benefit from having a supportive space to explore what makes us unhappy, challenge ourselves, gain insight, learn new skills, and explore ne...
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexual assault, body image, grief, bullying, trauma, or domestic abuse, you might need a safe space to share, to cry, to laugh, to heal, and to learn healthy strategies for coping with life’s challenges. I use a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as humility, non-judgment, compassion, humor, and neuro-education as...
My interest in Marriage and Family Therapy stems from a desire to fill a gap that was present in my own community. Having had experiences where an unbiased sounding board could have been pivotal in navigating unstable relationships, I set a path that allowed me to be the change I wanted to see. The general philosophy that anchors my practice is “building healthy relationships one story at a tim...
In my practice, I see that most mental suffering arises from losing touch with our own innate goodness, strength, wisdom, and resilience. This can happen from trauma and through receiving messages of our inherent unworthiness throughout our lives. Together, we can rediscover your inherent worth and confidence by finding the blocks in your psyche and loosening them through communication and...
We all feel lost and overwhelmed at times, but you do not need to go through it alone. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, I specialize in teens through adults who are struggling with establishing positive mental health and wellbeing. With advanced training in substance use/addiction and complex trauma, my goal is to support you in making a positive change that will last a lifetime. I w...
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in all stages of life. I specialize in working with individuals who may be struggling to effectively manage their emotions, mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, or are experiencing an expected or unanticipated life transition. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been trained in a variety of client-centered,...
I’m an individual and couples therapist specializing in trauma. Many seek therapy for help with issues that are hard to face alone and find therapy can help overcome obstacles to their well-being by learning strategies to express themselves, heal from painful experiences, and gain practical skills to manage difficult feelings and situations. Through my specialties of EMDR, couples and trauma...
What is the difference between a Life and Recovery Coach and a Therapist? Most of the time there is a fine line between the 2 different roles, yet the main difference between a life and recovery coach and therapist is that a life and recovery coach sets clients up with a progression that may be long or short-term, instead of the standard regular sessions. In life and recovery coaching, a client...
(I am not taking new clients at this time.) Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Grief. If only we could just flip a switch to turn them off! Too often others say "You shouldn't feel that way" or "Get over it." No one chooses to be unhappy. And though there is no on-off switch for our thoughts and emotions, with the right help we can change rebuild our our lives so we are really living. Throughout my t...
Mary Waling received her master’s degree in social work from Spalding University and her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. She has more than 10 years of experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral thera...
Do you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, alone, confused or just not sure which way to turn or what to do? I aim to provide a non-judgmental, safe space where we can work together to meet your needs and empower you to make changes in your life so you have more control and peace of mind. My goal is to help clients to discover what they already have and build upon those strengths to be the best...
I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidality, self-harm, and loss. I am trained in and practice Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, other trauma-focused therapies, and bilingual Spanish therapy. I believe that there is always hope and th...
***NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** I view the therapy experience as a partnership between counselor and individual. My philosophy is that therapy was never meant to be a “one size fits all” practice, but rather tailored to your needs in this moment. I don’t believe that “this is just the way it is” or “life will always be this way” because these types of beliefs prevent individuals from...
I enjoy seeing people do well. Life can be challenging and navigating turbulent times, daunting. It seems like our world is in a state of unrest-are you questioning who you are, and where you belong. Coping with it all is no easy task. Whatever the source of your unrest, be it emotional distress, anxiety, employment/relationship issues, and trauma/tragedy, I can help. I approach counseling from...
As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe and calm environment to examine beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that tend to get in the way of the life we want to live. I have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, trauma, psychosis, addiction, and relational issues. My primary approach to therapy is cognitive-behavioral, meani...
