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Conditions We Support: Emotional Disorders

Emotional health is at the core of our well-being, influencing how we think, feel, act, and relate to others. When emotional balance is disrupted, it can impact every area of life—from relationships and productivity to sleep, digestion, and immunity. At Modern Holistic Health, we specialize in helping individuals heal from emotional disorders by addressing both the physiological and psychological root causes.

 

Rather than viewing emotional imbalances as separate from the body, we understand that emotional dysregulation often reflects deeper systemic dysfunction. Our holistic, trauma-informed approach focuses on restoring emotional equilibrium through personalized, data-driven care that honors your unique story.

What Are Emotional Disorders?

Emotional disorders include a wide range of conditions that affect mood, stability, behavior, and the ability to process or regulate emotions. These challenges may be temporary or chronic, mild or severe—but all deserve compassionate, individualized care.

Common emotional disorders we support include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Major depressive disorder (MDD)
  • Bipolar disorder (primarily type II)
  • Emotional dysregulation and mood swings
  • Panic disorder and phobias
  • High-functioning anxiety and perfectionism
  • Grief, loss, and unresolved emotional trauma
  • Postpartum depression and anxiety
  • Emotional burnout and exhaustion


You do not need a formal diagnosis to receive support. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed, unstable, numb, or disconnected, help is available.

The Biology of Emotion

Emotions are not just psychological experiences—they are biochemical and neurological events. Your emotional state is influenced by:

  • Neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine)
  • Hormonal fluctuations (cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
  • Gut health and microbiome function
  • Inflammatory cytokines and immune dysregulation
  • Blood sugar balance and nutrient availability
  • Trauma and nervous system programming


Emotional instability often follows when any of these systems are out of balance. Our approach is to identify these imbalances and help your body and mind reset.

Emotional Disorders and the Nervous System

Many emotional disorders are the result of nervous system dysregulation, especially when chronic stress or trauma is involved.

We frequently see signs of a nervous system stuck in “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn,” such as:

  • Persistent anxiety or panic
  • Emotional reactivity or numbness
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Digestive upset
  • Brain fog and disconnection


We help restore balance through nervous system retraining, trauma-informed care, and neurochemical support.

Our Functional Medicine Approach to Emotional Healing

Our process starts by deeply listening to your story and evaluating the systems influencing emotional health. We then use data-backed tools to identify root causes and design a personalized plan.

Our evaluations may include:

  • Functional lab testing (hormones, cortisol, neurotransmitters)
  • Comprehensive stool and gut health panels
  • Nutrient testing (amino acids, vitamins, minerals)
  • Methylation and detox pathway genetics (MTHFR, COMT, MAO-A)
  • Inflammation markers and oxidative stress testing
  • Emotional resilience and nervous system assessments


This integrative perspective allows us to address the
whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Symptoms We Often See

Clients with emotional dysregulation often experience symptoms like:

  • Mood swings or emotional instability
  • Racing thoughts or obsessive worry
  • Chronic irritability or sensitivity to criticism
  • Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
  • Fatigue that worsens after emotional stress
  • Sleep issues (trouble falling or staying asleep)
  • Social withdrawal or fear of judgment
  • Feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, or being overwhelmed


These are not character flaws—they are signals from your body asking for help.

Healing Emotional Imbalance: Our Protocols

Each client receives a unique plan based on their labs, symptoms, history, and lifestyle. Your protocol may include:

  • Nutrition to stabilize blood sugar and support neurotransmitter production
  • Gut repair and microbiome balancing
  • Targeted amino acid therapy (tryptophan, tyrosine, GABA precursors)
  • Hormonal support and cortisol rhythm restoration
  • Nervous system regulation techniques (breathwork, vagus nerve stimulation)
  • Emotional rewiring and trauma healing practices
  • Lifestyle changes to support sleep, rhythm, and joy
  • Supplementation for mood, clarity, and resilience


We meet you where you are and help you rebuild emotional stability from the ground up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What causes emotional dysregulation?
A: Emotional dysregulation can be caused by trauma, chronic stress, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar instability, gut dysfunction, or neurotransmitter imbalances.

Q: Can emotional disorders be treated without medication?
A: Yes. While medication is helpful for some, many people find relief through functional medicine, nervous system regulation, emotional support, and targeted nutrient therapy.

Q: How is your approach different from therapy?
A: Therapy addresses thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. Our approach includes AND looks at biology—neurotransmitters, hormones, gut health, inflammation, etc.

Q: What’s the connection between gut health and mood?
A: Over 90% of serotonin and 50% of dopamine are produced in the gut. Gut dysbiosis, inflammation, or permeability can significantly affect emotional well-being.

Q: What if I feel broken and don’t know where to start?
A: You’re not broken. Your body and mind are trying to protect you. We’ll walk beside you with compassion, data, and a plan that works.

Ready to Restore Emotional Balance?

You don’t have to live with emotional chaos, overwhelm, or numbness. There is a path forward—and it begins with root-cause clarity and compassionate care.
Schedule your New Client First Visit today and take the first step toward emotional resilience and inner peace.