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
You may be wondering if therapy is for you. Therapy can be many different things to different people. You may have a specific problem you would like to address - a strained relationship, an unsatisfying job, trouble with food or sex. You may be dealing with something more obscure - a vague feeling that something is not right, a general sense of detachment from yourself and others. Or you may ne...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution...
Depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, loss, and traumatic events all have the ability to disrupt our lives, interfering with a clear focus on what is truly fulfilling and rewarding. I believe that each person has the ability to deeply connect with their unique life perspective to clear the confusion, develop their own internal wisdom, and begin living life more fully. Based on your...
**Email inquiry preferred. Currently offering video sessions.** You may be hoping to improve relationships in your life, be better able to deal with depression or anxiety, or free yourself from effects of trauma. Whatever your issues are, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences so you feel empowered to heal and move...
Feeling down, worried, or stressed at school, work, or home? Are you looking for life balance and satisfaction? Are you seeking healthier relationships with others? Do your team members feel connected, valued, and appreciated? Are you looking for creative, strength-based solutions proven to positively influence your life? Anxiety, depression, communication difficulties, work stress, life change...
I work with adult individuals with a variety of issues, however, I specialize in treating the effects of childhood neglect and/or abuse. The impact of trauma is often profound. Pervasive and complex effects can disrupt your sense of self, your life narrative, and your ability to engage with others and the world. I will work with you to establish a safe and supportive environment for us to explo...
Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates, a team of 7 licensed clinical social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 20 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm cari...
To help achieve the goals you have in mind, whether you wish to improve the quality of your life or better cope with life's difficulties, I offer many years of experience and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach. My orientation is wholistic-mind, body, and spirit-in order to help you with the areas in which you want to focus. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, especially those of...
Are you struggling? Do you need somewhere to work through this struggle? I believe in fostering a safe environment to help others. There are many variations in our stories and my goal is to help you make changes in your life for the healthiest outcomes. You are the expert on you and your experience. Together we will build trust, process, and work towards you living your life in the healthiest...
I believe that individuals can improve their relationships and lives through insight and acceptance, and by changing problematic behaviors. I offer support and guidance by creating a collaborative, welcoming, and empathic therapy environment. The relationship between client and therapist is an important part of the work, and I pay close attention to this dynamic as therapy progresses. My client...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relationship issues, self-harm behaviors, trauma & eating disorders. I help my clients reduce their suffering by applying evidenced based treatments in addition to using their inherent strengths. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and family...
I have over 25 years experience, and specialize in helping to resolve panic attacks, anxiety, complex trauma, Couples counseling, religious trauma and/or sexual abuse; Military and Combat related PTSD, sexual addictions, nightmares, sexual abuse, and depression. I also work with time loss; Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). I have a strong...
Some things are difficult to think about and even harder to talk about. Perhaps you are experiencing depression or anxiety, dissatisfaction in a relationship or career, or struggling with substance abuse/misuse or other self-sabotaging behaviors. These are just some of the many reasons that one might find themselves seeking help from a therapist. When one makes the decision to seek help it is t...
I love working with the go-getters and trailblazers of the world! Academic women in STEM, Gifted & Talented individuals, entrepreneurs, people who don't quite fit in with society, misunderstood adolescents- to name a few. I help people to rise above toxic stress, and live more fulfilled lives. My main specialty is healing the effects of toxic stress and anxiety. I use cutting edge tools rooted ...
I offer non-traditional counseling/coaching alternatives to inspire you to create the positive changes you want. Standard 50-minute office sessions don't go far enough for some people. That's why, in addition to standard sessions, for nearly 20 years I have offered my clients different approaches. For some it's multiple-hour sessions in a traditional setting; for others, it's doing our work...
