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 work well with patients suffering from symptoms that they feel no one has the capability to treat. Many of my patients come to me after they have been to other therapists and have not found relief. My patients come to me for a psychotherapeutic experience different from the usual. The patients who are a good fit for my services are sensitive, intuitive, creative, and have had difficulty...
It seems like every time you talk with your teenager, it turns into an argument or fight, and they think you’re blaming, criticizing, judging, or just yelling at them for no reason. They often seem so frustrated, annoyed, or even angry; they don’t even look like the same child they once were. What they don’t realize is that you’re worried, even scared, and wonder what’s bothering them or what t...
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatme...
With the proper support and guidance, therapy helps you cultivate your strengths, regain control, learn ways to overcome challenges, enrich your life, and take steps toward a more fulfilling future. My broad experience as a therapist enables me to offer you professional help for your specific struggles. My specialty areas include self-esteem, self-image, interpersonal and relationship...
I'm a warm and dedicated therapist who sincerely wants to help individuals live happier lives, filled with purpose, satisfaction, and meaning. Having extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapies, EMDR (certified), and Somatic Experiencing (certified), I take an eclectic, tailored approach to treat range of issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD,...
Telesessions online available now! Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on yo...
I believe that you already have the tools you need to live a successful life. Perhaps you have been blocked from your own inner guidance through suffering from addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness or grief. Perhaps you have never learned to trust yourself or others. Are you stuck in old patterns that are producing the same results? We often need a trusted guide to help us fin...
Sudden or longstanding emotional distress can greatly interfere with your ability to enjoy relationships, perform at your job or lead a fulfilling life. You may find yourself easily disappointed in friends and family, feeling lonely even among peers, amotivated, angry or envious of others, unsure of your abilities, or simply anxious or sad. There is relief from these feelings. Together, you and...
When asked what has brought my client to therapy, one of the first responses is ‘I don't even know where to begin'...well, if you are in my office, you've taken the first step. YOU have decided to make the changes that will bring you closer to God...that will help you achieve your peace, access your answers, & release your emotions. I am an LCSW with 27+ years experience of working successfully...
My job is to help you step into your personal power. Life can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. Shifting thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you can lead a more satisfying and joyful life. Such emotions as grief, depression, anxiety, anger and fear often block you from enjoying a full life. Changing thoughts that manifest negative emotional states, learning more effective...
Life is full of challenges, but challenges give us the opportunity to look at things in new ways, connect with others and find our inner strengths. My goal as a therapist is to help you in this process. We will work on identifying what you are experiencing, how you got there, where you want to go and what you need to achieve your goals. I strive to be both a focused listener and active particip...
It is important that the counseling environment be safe and respectful so the both client strengths and needs are understood. Actively working together, we can focus on specific issues/needs in each client's current life situation. This can be approached in a variety of ways. We may focus on identifying and expressing feelings, learning to think more accurately about current problems and possib...
Using a unique set of techniques based in expressive arts therapy, depth (soul) psychology, dream work, movement and traditional counseling techniques, we will unearth unknown gifts and potentials in your body, mind and spirit, resolving painful feelings and behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra suppor...
Making the decision to start therapy can be a very vulnerable time, whether it be for you or your child. In therapy you will have a safe and judgement free space to meet your goals. I enjoy working with children and adults to recognize strengths and build on them to assist you in meeting your well being needs. Whether you are struggling to overcome an incident or event, wanting to make specific...
Are you having couple or family conflict? I am a trained couple and family therapist who can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing a wide variety of problems such as frequent fighting, sexual difficulties, parenting issues, and more. I work with and affirm clients of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or faith (or lack thereof). ...
