Intellectual disabilities affect people in many ways depending on the specific condition or circumstance. People may be affected by an intellectual disability and a mental health issue simultaneously.
Available Treatment Options
Counselors often work together with a care team of rehabilitation therapists, physical therapists, and other medical staff to formulate a plan for children with intellectual disabilities that promotes their health and gives them support in education and other facets of life.
Counseling interventions may include assisting people in learning daily tasks of living, developing communication skills, processing emotions in healthy ways, and promoting a supported, healthy lifestyle.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Intellectual Disability
***Due to limited hours, I currently have a waitlist. Please see my colleague Len Shelby's profile if you are seeking counseling or Dr. Jaqui Otto's profile for psychological testing. Dr. Kate Stark is a Licensed Psychologist with a dedication to thoughtful and compassionate therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults. She is available for therapy targeted to identify...
Yes, the world may be becoming more complex, but that doesn’t mean that we cannot create new habits that make our lives a bit simpler. Helping to strengthen and develop successful coping strategies to improve life situations. My passion is to ultimately empower others to manage their own lives independently. Some people struggle with rejection, anxiety, depression; others are looking for help i...
Life’s journey is different for everyone. Some people face situations that are more challenging than others. It may not be fair, but there is hope! Join me on how to look at life’s challenges in a manageable way. Through the collaboration process of therapy, we can explore life’s hardships and find solutions to meet your goals of feeling better and becoming a healthier you! I hope to meet you s...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have nearly thirty years of clinical experience working in various settings. I am genuinely interested in learning about what is important to my clients and starting where they are at. I have a long history of working in both the individual and family services industry and am skilled in working with all ages. I have specialized trainings in trauma...
I will partner with you to find answers, and build skills to meet life's challenges with renewed strength. As a licensed clinical social worker for more than 25 years, I have the skills and life experience to help when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, life transitions or relationship issues. My specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, school phobia, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. I help parents and families navigate the stresses and challenges associated with these diagnoses within a therapeutic relationship tha...
Life is hard at times. It takes courage to ask for help. My approach is best described as gently truthful and straightforward. I believe in you. I want to work with you to create the life that you deserve to have. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families . I have a special interest in working with a range of treatment issues including depression, anxiety,...
Sometimes we try to decide how something should be without actually experiencing it; our journey through counseling will help redirect and ground any preconceived notions of how to experience life. For counseling to be effective, both you and I must be actively involved in developing counseling goals and assessing progress towards a state of positive mental health. In client-centered therapy,...
At Birmingham Family Counseling we provide assessment, individual and family counseling to children and adults for prevention, adjustment, rehabilitative and restorative healing of mild, moderate and severe conditions....
I have a MS in Counseling Psychology earned from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010. I have been an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner since 2013 which allows me to provide services most counselors cannot, such as psychological evaluations. I enjoy working everyone and I am LGBTQ affirming! I have worked with parents, children, adults, foster caregivers, behavioral health...
Welcome to the Curry Psychology Group! Many parents who come to us for testing are worried & looking for answers. They've seen their child struggle with learning, developmental or emotional issues; and they want to know there's a clear path forward. If this sounds familiar, then you've come to the right place. At the Curry Psychology Group, we don't just provide testing- we are here to support ...
Therapy can be a very intimidating process to begin. In my office I approach each person as an individual to create a safe and judgement free space for them to be who they are. We each have unique experiences and pasts that influence where we are in our journey through life. I enjoy working with adults & teens to find their strengths in order to empower and assist them to become the version of...
My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning and intellectual disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, and involvement in the legal system. I have experience in crisis intervention, behavior planning, social skills training and parent skills training. My number one goal is to...
*Lenaya is not currently taking new clients* Lenaya is a life-long nerd. Fandoms and gaming are both languages that she utilizes in the therapy relationship. Just like these stories and games have goals, character development, and hurdles, so, too, does the human lifespan. Lenaya enjoys creatively using these interests in combination with Narrative, Art, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniq...
I have worked in a multitude of different settings including inpatient hospitalization, residential, in-home, school, and outpatient, which provide valuable experience. No matter the setting, I prides myself in rapport building and finding the motivation in the client and family to make necessary changes. In addition to being a licensed professional counselor, I am also a Board Certified Behavi...
