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
*Accepting New Clients!* Sometimes we are just at a loss. Life can be overwhelming and we all need validation that we have the strength to carry on. You might wish that you were more confident as a parent, in your relationships, career, or in yourself. Maybe you would like to regain your identity after having a child, be less worried about everything in life, or establish boundaries with others...
Welcome to my practice! Seeking counseling is a responsible, proactive way to care for your health and most important relationships. Ongoing stressors, personal transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism are even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a therapist, I listen and collaborate with my clients of all ages to develop personally relevant treatment plan...
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. At InSight Psychological Services, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, genuineness and non-judgement is vital to success in therapy. Building a connection that is supportive and authentic can provide space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. I specialize in working...
You are the expert on your own life. Many believe that going to therapy is about someone else giving you the answers, but the truth is, therapy is all about someone coming alongside of you with support and encouragement so that you, the expert, can achieve the goals you want for your life. Therapy works because you choose it! My name is Ashley Slade and I am here to partner with you. As an...
Life transitions are everywhere. Relationships, family, career, and life send us in new directions. Have you been feeling disconnected from the world and yourself? Are you having difficulty coping with the demands of life? While we can't change the past, we can work together to understand better and resolve challenges in life. Greetings, my name is Dr. Tawanda Spaulding, and I am a Marriage &...
The most important part of therapy, for me, is a strong and safe relationship with my client. My goal is to make you feel like any obstacle you face, we face together as a team. I believe that being your authentic self is the key to an emotionally healthy life and my goal is to help you access those parts. I work with evidence-based models of therapy, so that you can be confident my techniques ...
( English | español ) Healing from painful experiences is challenging; it takes time & it requires a warm, compassionate, & encouraging approach. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I am a Latina, bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical social worker with a focus on working with cisgender women as well as trans/nonbinary adults, and teenagers (15 years old+) wh...
I see a variety of clients, but mainly I specialize in working with children ages 3-10. Most clients see me for continuing and maintaining healthy relationships with their parents/guardians. Although, I have seen and continue to see others with more severe attachment, or even traumatic backgrounds from abusive homes. My hope is that through fostering a safe, healthy, and consistent relationship...
If life has taught me anything it is that we cannot do everything on our own. There are times in our lives where we need each other to lean on for support and understanding, especially at times when life can seem very dark and lonely. If we sit in that darkness too long we can lose hope that there is any light or hope in this world. It is during those times when we need a hand to pull us up and...
My purpose as a therapist is to assist individuals with identifying problems and finding solutions to solve them. We all experience problems in our lives, but we sometimes need assistance solving them and coping with issues that may arise due to them. I assist individuals with identifying strengths that may be utilized to solve problems, formulating goals to improve coping skills, and making...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Sometimes we get dealt a shitty hand, and you have decided you can no longer keep your poker face. Things have become hard as hell to deal with. You’re struggling to get past some days. Anxiety sucks, keeping everything bottled inside sucks, it gets pretty damn heavy. It is bringing you down, or you may just be tired of dealing with it. Your mind is a powerful thing, but...
Are you desiring to live more fully and deeply? I can help you identify and implement changes to improve your day to day life by offering a space of acceptance and authenticity. Benefits of working with me on your journey for change include: a calming presence, listening and empathetic ears, as well as, experience in navigating the change process. My approach to therapy is eclectic which offers...
It takes courage to consider counseling. It is an important step to resolving issues that keep you from being your best. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed by the challenges of everyday life. You don't have to face these struggles alone. Having owned and worked on a farm, I have seen many parallels between healthy gardens and healthy minds. We need to plant seeds and thoughts...
When a person is truly dedicated to working towards change, healing, and growth; amazing things can happen. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, but mental health is just as important as physical health. As a therapist, I am strongly dedicated to breaking stigma and normalizing mental health treatment. Whether you are going through a difficult transition, struggling with ...
“You cannot always control external events, but you can control your personal peaks and valleys by what you believe and what you do.” - Spencer Johnson At Peaks & Valleys Therapy we want to come alongside you and work with you as you go through stages of peaks and valleys in life. It is our goal to help you uncover your true potential to overcome any of life’s obstacles. While we cannot change...
