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
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...
Experienced, training, and rapport are important in choosing a Psychotherapist. I am a Senior Psychologist with a 5-star patient satisfaction rating, through decades of work with people of different background and issues. This include problems with anxiety, depression, sex relationship and work difficulties. I have been a full-time instructor in Developmental psychology at Adelphi University, C...
I believe in meeting clients where they are at. Every person is resilient. I intend our collaboration to remind you of your strengths, provide you tools to weather the storms of life, and a safe space to gain insight into your truest self. I come to social work from a social justice background and recognize that trauma and oppression are often intertwined. Acknowledging systemic issues is a vit...
I am a licensed mental health therapist with over ten years of clinical experience and a focus on providing counseling to adolescents and teenagers as well as adults. Much of my focus is on short-term, goal-oriented therapy, utilizing CBT, motivational interviewing, elements of DBT and trauma-recovery among others. Clinical issues which I have significant experience in managing include anxiety ...
( English | español ) Carla E. Marin, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. Dr. Marin is expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and school avoidance. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and...
Family in crisis? Everyone in the family is impacted by the stressful environment when children refuse to follow directions and develop behaviors such as verbal aggression (disrespectful communication, degrading comments, verbally threaten others), emotional outbursts (yelling, temper tantrums), physical aggression toward self (i.e., cutting and/or burning self) or others (pushing and/or hittin...
OPEN TO NEW CLIENTS! ++ A few client types I welcome in my office: Adults & older teens with autism, Aspergers, or ADHD (or those exploring the possibility of a diagnosis) * Trans, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming people (including those looking for letters for transition) * LGBQAA people * Survivors of trauma & abuse * People with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or those with a stressful...
You’re going through a challenging time, and want someone neutral to listen and help you sort through it. You may feel overwhelmed, sad, angry, anxious, stressed, hurt. Perhaps someone noticed that you don’t seem like yourself lately, and suggested that you seek help. You’re seeking change. Whether you’re facing short-term adjustments or chronic symptoms—you are not alone. I’m here, and I’m on...
Personal challenges can be difficult but they can also present opportunities for growth and change. I want you to know that you don’t have to face it alone. Maybe you or a loved one is struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or problems with drugs or alcohol and would like to see how counseling could help. I am a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist practicing i...
CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING WAITLISTED CLIEINTS****My clients are most typically those seeking to make sense of their own or loved ones sexual behavior. They are often struggling with unwanted behaviors, thoughts, and sometimes consequences as a result of these behaviors and are ready to, or are exploring change. They are looking for safe, informed, and professional support around sexual topics...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience working with children, families, groups, and adults. I earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I have experience working with military families a...
*Accepting New Clients* I utilize a realm of therapeutic techniques and styles as each client is different, and not all styles fit for everyone. I work to ensure that techniques utilized for the client are tailored to their needs and goals. I use the client's strengths and incorporate goal-directed therapeutic techniques as I believe each client has the resources within to change. Above It All...
Challenges are inevitable, being able to move beyond them requires effort to find what works best for you. My goal is to help you cultivate the space you need to get through life’s challenges. With an emphasis in providing culturally responsive care, I understand that coming from different walks of life can make addressing Mental Health difficult to navigate through.
Our minds are like a GARDEN...
