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

Life can be difficult and full of challenges. Sometimes these challenges can overwhelm us and exceed our capacity to work through them on our own. My practice is focused on working with individual adults, couples and families who need help moving past difficult life events or emotional experiences that keep them stuck and/or vulnerable to depression, anxiety, emotional disconnection, illness, o...

Marla Vender
Chicago
Illinois
If you’re a parent worried about your teen, or an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or other issues, you don't have to handle this alone. You're entitled to your feelings and beliefs, and they will always come first in this process. You don’t have to hide, please, or impress. You will be heard and accepted as you are, without judgement or labels. You are not your problem...

As a therapist, my commitment is providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore the most vulnerable depths of your humanness. I offer an empathic and goal-driven approach to helping you improve your life experience. I offer a dynamic approach to therapy, utilizing various modalities to best assist you in reaching your self-identified goals. My experience as a therapist is diverse;...

Kori Grillo
New York
New York
Now in NJ/NY/FL, Kori Grillo has dedicated her practice to assisting the minds of the motivated both inside and outside of their professional careers. After earning her Master's degree from the University of Chicago and obtaining her LCSW, Kori began her work with a focus on behavior analytics and personal leadership development. Guided by a desire to help people as well as an understanding tha...

Choosing to start Individual therapy is a brave decision that can help you address depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral, self-esteem, life transition, and relationship issues. In my practice, I help individuals recognize and more effectively manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that they can pursue growth and create a more fulfilling, meaningful life. I offer a variety of...

Alyssa Voglewede
Denver
Colorado
I believe that we are each wired for connection, and through deep intimacy and secure relationships we can experience healing, change, and growth. I believe we thrive when we experience acceptance, freedom, and authenticity in the context of relationship with others. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals and families and seeing relationships and families restored, connections...

**currently offering Telehealth only*are you looking for a non judgmental compassionate person to talk to ? Are you struggling with utilizing healthy effective coping skills ?Do you want to change the way you think ?I believe every individual is an expert on their own lives and I’m here to help you utilize your inner strengths to encourage change. My stlyle tends to be outgoing, warm and...

Are you feeling hopeless? Feeling helpless? Have difficulties adjusting? Have you recently experienced a loss/death? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you feeling more lethargic and sadder than normal? Does your child need extra support? Is your family/relationship falling apart? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes" or even if you have questions of your own it may be time to reach out...

Psychotherapy can sometimes be a scary word, but it is what I do. My therapy approach is client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic with a healthy dose of positive psychology. What does this mean? It simply means that there is a therapeutic alliance between therapist and client and we decide together what is best for you. It means we focus on finding the best solution to remove the barrier...

My life's work is in assisting clients that are struggling with Substance Use Disorders, Trauma related difficulties, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia. I am professionally trained in EMDR and Motivational interviewing and other techniques that combine to offer clients fast results. These modalities allow clients to move past disturbing memories, despite being unwilling or unable to discu...

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing various mental health, developmental, and transitional issues as well as social/behavioral challenges and school problems. My approach centers around solution focused strategies using the strengths of my client. When working with individuals I strive to help them cope with various stressor...

ATTENTION: PARENTS, TEENS & FAMILIES: Let’s start with a FREE 20 minute consultation. Why? Because I know finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. Let’s chat and I can help answer your questions. Do you feel disconnected with your child or teen? Are you struggling to help with your child or teen's anxiety? School difficulties? Has therapy not worked in the past? Unsure where to turn? Are you...

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Hi all! Thanks for stopping by! What is therapy? Therapy is the process of having conversations with someone who is removed from your "inner circle," so you don't have to worry about a therapist "sharing your business" with others, or judging you. My goal is to make you feel seen, heard, supported, and validated. Together we will process through different emotions an...