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 provide therapy to teens and adults for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Stress, low self-worth, impulsive behaviors, and past wounds can hold us back from living the life we want. I use a holistic approach combining traditional talk therapy with skill building to help clients create lasting change. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful, evidenc...
Hello, I am an LMSW licensed through the State of Michigan and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. I work out of the Great Lakes Psychology Group South Gate office and am currently accepting new clients. I have almost ten years of experience in providing outpatient therapy and have provided therapy to children,...
Therapy is a sign of courage and awareness that you believe you can create a positive change in your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Owner/Founder of River's Edge Counseling Michigan located in Bay City, MI. I specialize in working with people with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Trauma, (PTSD), and Life Transitions. We will discuss healthy coping strategies and problems solve throug...
Hello, my name is Mark Martin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children (ages 3 and up), adolescents and families in a variety of settings including residential and outpatient. I specialize in working with anxiety, anger, autism, depression, grief/loss, ADD, ADHD, ODD, and LGBT issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I do...
For some, the idea of therapy is very scary and a last attempt to find answers and peace. At times the most difficult thing to do is reach out and ask for help. Wherever you or those you love are on the therapeutic spectrum I provide a calm, safe, and relaxed environment with a bit of humor and unconditional support. My goal is to work with you and your current stressors and process past hurts...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have 15+ experience assisting clients in becoming more aware of their experiences, helping them to face challenges of the past, present, and future, helping improve relationships, and enabling those to learn how to live their best lives. In my experience, past struggles and experiences tend to shape and mold how we see our present as well as our...
If you are feeling resistant, frustrated, or uncertain about what next steps to take to feel better, then I can help you get started in an experienced, judge-free, comfortable setting. If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these...
I feel competent treating a wide range of presenting issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, struggles with transitions, marital issues, relational and work issues, and family or life traumas. I tailor my approach to the client's needs, but tend to work within an analytic and systemic style. I see symptoms as serving a purpose and are often connected to some larger issues in ...
My name is Dea Butcher and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Massachusetts. I believe that every individual can achieve an optimum state of health and growth leading towards a sense of wholeness and well being. Individuals, families, and communities are part of a whole and each has an influence on the other. Problems may come from experiences during developmental stages,...
We can work together to achieve your goals! Find your career path, develop your skills. Find yourself! Make a difference in your thoughts and behaviours. Get better relationships at home and work. Psychologist and Life Coach. Specialist in Human and Career Development. Is time to forget your fears. Start a new life and be the type of person you want to meet!...
A catalyst may be a person or a thing that precipitates a change. When you see the change, you can be the change! As a licensed clinical social worker I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, groups and families in the areas of trauma and resilience, anxiety, depression, as well as grief and loss. As a member of the gay community, a presenter and writer in this field, I have worked wit...
With technological advances, and a much more hurried society, I have embraced the idea of Online Counseling, and have been able to translate my more than 20 years of experience in the field into an online environment. I provide video and phone sessions and found that combining one or both of those modalities with ongoing email exchanges has been much more beneficial to my clients than the stand...
One of the reasons that I choose to primarily work with children is my admiration for their incredible resilience despite some very difficult circumstances. I’m inspired by the resilience of children and their ability to “adjust their sails” when the tough winds of life blow. Despite their strength and determination, children often need a helping hand, a friendly face and a listening ear in ord...
Has your child experienced trauma and not does not seem like themselves? Changes in mood or behavior have you very concerned? Wondering what to do to help? I am here for you and your family. I am a compassionate therapist who enjoys working with children and families overcome challenges. Through a non judgmental and collaborative approach I focus on creating a safe and comfortable space for...
As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to identify and achieve your goals in life! Unfortunately, many of us have been told that we are “a problem" and this can impact our beliefs around what we think we deserve. Oftentimes, these things do not serve our greater good but someone else's and to our detriment.I enjoy working with clients to disband these harmful beliefs, so that we may no...
