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
Are you struggling with life circumstances, or feel stuck because of past hurts? I specialize in journeying with people who face anxiety, fear, trauma, broken relationships, and spiritual doubts. Shame tells us that we don't belong and that we aren't good enough. I provide practical tools to empower you to strengthen your true identity and be resilient within all of your relationships. I think ...
Taking the first step towards seeking help for everyday life challenges can be difficult yet necessary to achieve a higher quality of living. I recognize how important it is to empower those who need help and draw upon their strengths to help them meet their goals. Together we can use these strengths and learn new skills to overcome past, present and future life challenges. I work with children...
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and love working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that everyone desires connection and wants to be heard. I also believe actually receiving it and a desire are vastly different. Most of us find the "one," then life happens, careers kick off, kids, and before we know it the connection has been lost. We feel stuck, lost, and like...
(CURRENTLY FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY) Hello! I imagine you are here because some aspect of your life is challenging and you're looking for help. I became a therapist because I believe therapy can help heal emotional wounds, give us coping strategies to change behavior, and make life more fulfilling. My aim is to work with you to enhance your understanding of who you are, deepen your compassion for...
As a Resident in Counseling, I seek to help those who are struggling with personal, family, school or work conflicts. As a proud Army veteran with over twenty years’ experience, I have worked with diverse populations and complex issues. Whether you suffer from traumatic experience(s), abuse, or any number of battles that have left you feeling anxious, angry, shame, depressed, or with sleep issu...
I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of challenges. I encourage clients to seek out and consider what brings meaning and significance to them in their lives, and encourage use of this to build confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties and live in a more optimal way. I encourage self-compassion and the use of mind...
All kinds of things bring people into therapy. Many of my clients are struggling with some kind of relationship issue, whether it’s a stressful workplace dynamic, a conflict with a partner, friends or family, or challenges navigating the dating world. Many also feel stuck in some indescribable way – in their careers, with unhealthy habits or with feeling like they’re somehow not in the driver’s...
Suzanne has over 20 years of experience working with Veterans, children, families and adults who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and grief. Suzanne has worked in juvenile settings, in an adult prison setting, school settings, residential settings, with Veterans, outpatient settings, as well as an administrator and supervisor to interns and licensed eligible clinicians. Suzanne approaches clinical wo...
I love to work with individuals, couples, and families. I particularly love working with parents and their children. The issues my clients come in with may be different from each other but the bottom line is life can get confusing, emotional, or just plain exhausting. People need a place in this world where they can go and not be judged. They need a place they can go to express their thoughts,...
You’ve had such bad things happen that you don’t know if you’ll ever get over them. These painful events have left you believing you’re unlovable, can’t get anything right and others can’t be trusted. Today you are looking for someone who can help. I want you to know there is hope and it is possible to feel joy and peace again. As we meet together, you will be able to see yourself in a whole ne...
Creating a space of safety, reflection, and non-judgment are foundational to my counseling practice. I want to walk alongside you, listen to you, and empower you to make the healing changes you long for in your life. I use a variety of theoretical orientations and perspectives in my counseling practice based on what will help you best heal and meet your goals. This means that I will use...
Welcome! Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applyi...
At this time, I am not able to accommodate new clients. I view everyone from a “whole person” perspective and attend to their needs in various areas to increase self-awareness and capability. Each person has a unique history that plays a role in their beliefs and how they engage in the world around them, and those beliefs need to be respected. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an essent...
Taking the first step toward transformation is often the hardest part, and you just did it! In life we often arrive at circumstances beyond our understanding. These experiences can be the result of attachment style, unresolved trauma, grief/loss or dissatisfaction with life’s journey. At times these experiences distort our perception, or causing sadness or anxiety. These events may diminish our...
Managing life experiences and emotions can be difficult. Our daily lives, whether it be work, school or family are opportunities to connect, learn and grow. Do you know how to make the most of these experiences? I will share with you a nonjudgemental and compassionate environment to explore how to cope with life experiences to reclaim joy in your life. I can teach you strategies for managing yo...
