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
If you find yourself experiencing worry or conflict in your life or are a parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be able to help. I have worked with kids and families for over 20 years in public and non-profit settings in addition to private practice. It is my experience that when there is a crisis, it gives us the opportunity to create change in our world. I provide counseling and...
Helping individuals, couples, and families be all that they were intended to be through healing, restoring, improving relationships and emotional health. Nikki Pinkley, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from College of the Ozarks and her Master's of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology from Evangel University. She specializes in...
I'm a licensed marriage counselor (MSW, LMSW) who works with individuals and couples in dealing with relationship and family issues that continue to be self-defeating, unrewarding and toxic. In focused sessions, we address how each person maintains a pattern of relating that continues to be dysfunctional. Issues such as family conflict, relationships, substance abuse and parenting difficulties ...
Most individuals through life will encounter milestones and life events in which they need some guidance or simply to have someone to listen with a loving ear. My goal is to help to guide you through whatever life has thrown or throws in your path in a healthy therapeutic way in which you feel safe and at ease with yourself. As you begin to understand difficult emotions such as anger, grief,...
Do you ever feel like the support of your family and friends is not enough? You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Many people turn to therapy for help with everyday life issues: relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt. Others seek therapy during difficult times such as sexual abuse and grief. In order to reap the benefits of therapy it's...
Let's be honest, talking to a professional about your problems can be intimidating but taking step for yourself is a deeply rewarding process. Adjusting to the changes that life throws at us can be challenging and we don't always handle it as well as we'd like. In fact, we often find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious, burdened and saddened. My objective is to help you better understand, cope with,...
Is life giving you a beating? Do you feel like you've been derailed? Sometimes you might need a helping hand to get back on track. Or maybe you don't even remember ever being "on track," but you'd like to develop a life of inner peace and meaning. Whatever the case, I'm here for you. Some of my areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, self-esteem, life transitions,...
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, war...
Life tosses us curve balls, from job stress, to relationship changes, to dealing with difficult memories. It is helpful to work on these things with someone who can listen, lend perspective, help you understand why and what is happening, and help you plan and make changes. I can help you put your life on track, with over 30 years of experience, working with a variety of everyday issues,...
Sex and intimacy are at the core of human experience. When things are going well, sex may feel easy and natural but when challenges arise it may feel strained and may become a source of pain and frustration. As a trained sex therapist I am able to help with a variety of sexual concerns such as: abuse, affairs, communication problems, couples counseling, delayed ejaculation, desire, erectile...
The focus of my nearly 30 years in practice is to assist people who find themselves in common yet challenging transitions in their lives. These difficult "phase of life" transitions are often accompanied by painful adjustment experiences including relationship issues, confusion with one's role, interests, or even personal or work identity, difficulty making decisions or taking action, challenge...
I offer a mind-body approach, we work to promote effective cognitive, emotional and relational functioning. This process is a goal oriented process that focuses on needs, expectations, setting personal goals, and learning to navigate through challenges and manage mood disorders, anxiety, etc. Through an evidence-based approach we support a mind body process that assists with reducing stress...
Thank you for looking at Clear Skies Counseling! Starting a counseling relationship, just like any relationship, can be scary, and I appreciate your willingness to reach out. I am here to help step-by-step through the process of healing. From difficult adjustments to traumatic experiences to family conflicts, I understand each person's experience is unique. I am here to provide a non-judgmental...
Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing over 20 years of experience in treating adolescents and adults. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a unique one that provides perspective and insight. The collaboration is important and is necessary for growth, development and change. For further information please visit us at: http://www.thefamilystressclinic.com...
Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Everyone has a past and carries some form of baggage with them. The issues from the past that remain unresolved impact multiple areas of our lives from our personal contentment to our interpersonal relationships. Once a client understands the underlying cause of their anxiety, depression, hurt, fears, etc., they can come to a place ...
