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
We all go through difficult times. If you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lost about how to move past a particular issue, I'd be happy to offer support and discuss possible solutions. Issues that often come up include relationship struggles, difficult family dynamics, conflict at work, stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, unwanted coping behaviors, self-care...
Are you frustrated and irritable at work? Do you sometimes have trouble containing your anger? Are you worried about whether you're good enough? If so, I'd like to talk with you. Together, we'll change your way of thinking so that you can learn to reduce anxiety and depression, recognize and manage your anger, reduce job-related stress and develop confidence and trust in yourself. In a personal...
I believe my most effective work is with couples for premarital, weddings, and troubled marriages. I have over thirty-five years of experience in this area. Military personnel and couples are also one of my areas with a great deal of experience. Additionally, I have extensive work in grief counseling and addictions. Other areas include issues with aging and diseases as well as issues of...
My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, collaborative environment for my clients. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I can assist in the development of coping strategies to manage social challenges, stress, depression, and anxiety. I help individuals learn about specific behaviors and develop...
Welcome. I'm so glad you've found your way here, especially in uncertain times like these. Right now, many of us are wondering how we can remain open and flexible rather than be constricted by anxiety. The folks I work with often feel "out of alignment" ; they want to show up differently in the world but also, feel trapped by internalized patterns of shame, blame, & fear. I specialize in workin...
Welcome, fellow 2020 survivor! We are in the midst of a crisis that affects all of us and it feels like the end of an era. Let's cope, adapt, and evolve toward the next personal and world phase. The current focus is on time-effective cognitive-behavioral, psychosomatic and depth psychology approaches individually tailored for each client. 1. sexual issues 2. mood disorders 3. anxiety 4....
I work with clients of all backgrounds and problem types. I especially like working with people who are committed to changing their circumstances and behaviors. I am very experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bi-polar disorder. Couples and marital issues are also very familiar and comfortable for me. I am committed to finding the best way of working with the client and their...
If you're having trouble handling anger, jealousy, impulsivity, infidelity, anxiety, divorce, depression, or family/parenting conflicts, it's important to know that there's a way out. And that's not by avoiding the situation. As an experienced therapist specializing in adults dealing with transition issues, I'll help you to thrive during your particular life challenge. If you are dealing with...
Dr. Tom Van Vleet is a licensed neuropsychologist with expertise in cognitive rehabilitation & enhancement, neuropsychological assessment and integrative psychotherapy. His treatment approach targets the cognitive and psychological challenges experienced by healthy adults, as well as individuals with progressive or acquired brain dysfunction (e.g., learning disability, ADHD, stroke, traumatic...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007. I diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. During therapy, I create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable while managing difficult situations. I assist them with developing ways to learn and recognize beneficial patterns of thoughts,...
Are you unhappy with where you are in life? Uncomfortable in your skin? For you, fear may be ever present. A sense of being lost. Stuck. Life doesn't have to be this way. You sense that there may be things getting in your way. You want more but don't know what to do. You search for clarity, answers and direction. Because you know you deserve more. Imagine your future with fulfilling relationshi...
My ideal client is someone who is ready to approach their life challenges with an open mind and open heart. With an extensive background in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I am able to offer assessment and treatment from a holistic perspective. My clients are interested in understanding the self more deeply, the origins of their difficulties and putting in the work to improve themselves and their...
Therapy can be as much about finding more ease and joy in one's life as it is about reducing symptoms and suffering. Self-limiting cognitive, behavioral, emotional and sensorimotor (gestures/postures) tendencies often stand in the way of fully engaging in relationships (with self/others) and in the present moment. Bringing non-judgmental attention and awareness to these patterns allows us the...
Are you suffering from intrusive thoughts, images, or urges? Stuck in a cycle of anxiety, uncertainty, and doubt? Only able to experience temporary relief by repeating certain compulsive mental or physical behaviors, or avoiding triggers altogether. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive intrusive thoughts with themes of harm, contamination, violence, illness, diseas...
I treat people with adjustment, relationship, and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. I believe in using methods that are supported by research and making appropriate referrals to medical and complimentary care providers when appropriate. I believe that a relationship of caring is essential in good counseling and that in the context of a caring relationship positive outcomes ...
