
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

I don't believe in a one style fits all approach. I spend my time in getting to know you and adapting therapy to what fits your personality the most. I feel that building a strong bond of trust within the therapist-client relationship is essential to your emotional growth and healing. I have been told that I am good at using humor in therapy and in using the strengths you already have to help y...

Reaching out for help can be stressful and scary but it doesn't need to be. I will work collaboratively with you to provide a supportive therapeutic relationship, and guide you toward maximizing your potential. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and emotional concerns, and getting to the root of the symptoms. I offer solutions to ADHD, depression,...

Seek clients that are: Motivated/ready to work, open-minded, flexible, adaptable, introspective, curious about self, consistent, communicative, honest & trusting. I operate part-time through early morning, evening & weekend appointments. If clients take medications to support their mental health treatment it must be managed through their PCP or private psychiatrist. I am able to do family and/o...

Cynthia Walls
Chicago
Illinois
I recognize that starting therapy is often a time when one is most vulnerable but also determined about a need for change. It is important that a therapist responds with an offer of a welcoming and safe, yet challenging, space for growth. I have 25+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, grief/loss, trauma, and adjustment reactions. My...

As a solution-focused therapist, I facilitate personal growth and help patients to realize their goals by using a collaborative approach. I work primarily with individuals, and specialize in couples work; utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Relational Based & Solution-Focused Therapy. Other areas of clinical specialty include anxiety and mood...

Gregory David Lineberger
Charlotte
North Carolina
Greg Lineberger is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). He enjoys serving individuals and couples of all ages and is passionate about helping families thrive. Greg and his wife Autumn have been married for 16 years and live in the Indian Trail area with their 6 children. They enjoy spending time together outdoors biking, swimming, camping,...

**** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS / over a month long waiting list **** Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Has your life become unmanageable? Maybe you are feeling frustrated, anxious, full of worry, angry, sad, alone, depressed and hopeless. Perhaps you have reinforced several negative coping strategies that are negatively impacting your li...

Aron Pederson
San Diego
California
Clients who work with me will find an inviting and collaborative environment where they can bring their “whole” self, the “messy” parts included, and engage in a process to better understand their stories and contexts, while receiving practical suggestions to support their experiences both during and outside of therapy sessions. I enjoy working with clients who wish to get unstuck from repetiti...

I have a strong passion for working with individuals and families facing various life challenges. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, relational issues, and substance use and addiction. I have a strong background in intense in-home therapy, working with families facing substance use. I practice from various treatment...

Victoria Venturella
Seattle
Washington
You don’t have to have it all figured out already. It is through living our life that we stumble upon our calling. You must value the process the whole way there. You can’t get somewhere else without experiencing the parts in the middle. You have the power to transform and change the trajectory of your life. We consciously bookmark pages in our lives that we refuse to forget. These hedged pages...

You don't have to do it alone! Regardless of where you find yourself today an opportunity is always on the horizon to engage more purposely in yourself and your relationships. Let me help you uncover the authentic you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with people struggling with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. I offer guidance and support fo...

Hello and welcome! Working with youth & young adults is a passion of mine, as is supporting youth & caregivers in increasing their understanding of one another with the goal of strengthening child-caregiver relationships. I feel a particular pull to support young people in tuning into their internal voice so that they can build a strong sense of self-worth, & so that they are then able to navig...

When you become a parent, your child is the apple of your eye. You want the best life for them and you will do almost anything to ensure their safety and their happiness. Children bring joy to our lives; they are energetic, quirky and imaginative. Kids exhibit their personalities through play and social connections. Watching our tiny humans grow and learn is precious. Children test boundaries w...

I am a highly trained and board-certified counselor with a passion for helping people address struggles in their lives. I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore their travails in all aspects of their lives that affect their mental health. My experience includes counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, and other various mental heal...