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
Hello! I am an interactive therapist, offering understanding, insight, feedback and strategies. I am also a solid listener and sounding board. My goal is to instill confidence and help you to have more joy and less stress in relationships, jobs, and other areas. I teach tools and strategies that you can continue to use throughout the rest of your life. I often use humor in session so that you c...
You are the expert on how you feel. Are you tired of panic attacks? Has anxiety got you down? Are you struggling to leave your house? Having trouble sleeping? Are obligations overwhelming? Has your health taken a toll? Have you put yourself on the 'back burner' for too long? Are you struggling to get motivated? Do you feel stuck in grief? Everyone needs someone to talk to; I can help. Are you...
My practice primarily serves adolescents and adults who are struggling with a number of emotional and/or behavioral concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship troubles). I have special expertise in PTSD, grief, and other difficulties that can emerge following trauma, bereavement, serious illness (e.g., cancer), and other stressful life events (e.g., military combat). I...
Sometimes the challenges of life can overwhelm a persons ability to manage stressful situations on their own. During these times I offer confidential, respectful, and nonjudgmental support with the purpose of providing quality clinical services. My goal is to offer a safe environment where we can work together toward identifying and improving your individual strengths, self awareness, and other...
Elyssa Fink is an licensed clinical social worker who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She obtained her Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago and B.A. in psychology at the University of Michigan. In her treatment, Elyssa emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment in order to meet the needs of each patient. Elyssa uses the biopsychosocial model to guide...
Are you currently on a life journey that has suddenly run into a few problems? Probably you have tried everything you can think of, and you don't know what else to do? Maybe you are facing a Relationship issue, an Anxiety or Depression problem or maybe you are just plain Lonely and Angry at life. If that is the case, I am the therapist to see. I offer acceptance, encouragement, and understandin...
Life can be very complicated. You may feel like you are doing everything possible to make things better for yourself or for someone you love, but have run out of energy, ideas, or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by...
I believe that we are whole persons with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. I have been trained on an approach that includes an integration of my Christian faith with compatible psychological perspectives. I work with adults, women, and couples who are experiencing a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, spiritual concerns,...
There are a great number of hurdles and challenges facing people dealing with psychological disorders. There is also a social stigma when referring to mental health and mental health diagnoses. Having worked in many different types of mental health environments I have interacted with people who have bipolar disorder to disassociate disorder. I create a safe and effective environment for...
Deborah K Mestas has been in private practice in the Northbrook area for more than 8 years. She has learned that when clients feel hopeless and helpless and have suffered from depressive symptoms for quite some time, they truly need someone that can listen. Clients are often looking for someone to listen to the challenges in their life and to assist with helping them find their way out of the...
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons: struggles with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, loss, life changes and others. Feeling "stuck" is a common and often painful experience. I can help you uncover patterns in thinking, behaving and relating that have become problematic. Therapy can be challenging but with great potential gains. The result is a deepened...
Searching for a counselor is a very intimate and vulnerable activity. Seeking help with relationship? Seeking help with managing anxiety? Seeking help with a history of trauma? Have you tried counseling before and it has not gone well? Have you thought about counseling before and never taken that step to make and attend an appointment? Attend counseling to help your healing journey move forward...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of expereince with all age levels. I work in helping to clarify issues, develop self-esteem and improve relationships and personal fulfillment. Specialization in self development, co-dependancy, couples therapy, and parenting of young and adult children. Coping with stress including meditation is also a focus. Focus is on self-esteem...
As a child psychologist, my focus is on helping your child thrive with today's challenges. The events in childhood impact an individual for a lifetime. While we can't change what happens in the past, we can learn to overcome them and move forward. I provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents as well as their families. I also conduct evaluations to assess for autism spectrum disorder. By...
If you are seeking to gain "a life worth living" and compassionate, evidence-based, effective treatment for your disturbing emotional symptoms, if you are tired of suffering, I first want to commend you for seeking help. I have worked with people suffering from disabling emotional dysregulation and trauma survivors for 30 years. I work extensively with survivors of combat and sexual trauma...
