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
*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...
I am the owner of Mercy For Today counseling services in Clarksville. I have 30 years, experience working with individuals, families and children in the home, community and, school. I have also worked with developmentally disabled adults and children. I have spent 6 years, as a drug and alcohol counselor. I spent 8 years working in assisted living facilities and in private residences with...
My clinical focus centers on treating adolescents and young adult women who may experience social and emotional distress. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustment and relational difficulties, as well as social skills building. I also have a heart for providing guidance to college students and adult women who are working through spiritual and identity formation. I am...
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or life stressors? Do you find yourself constantly thinking negative thoughts? Allow me to assist by helping you step beyond your current limitations and achieve your therapeutic goals. Ayanna received her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Claflin University and earned her Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health. My expertise lies in working with children, teens, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, adjustment issues, and trauma, as well as working with families to improve relationships and dynamics. Our agency provides a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, providing a...
I have always enjoyed helping patients reach their full potential. I strive to draw out the inner strength that is within all of us. Identifying potential and developing positive life goals are the keys towards creating positive changes. My strength is providing compassionate care that relies on the belief that the client has inherent positive value. My specialty is working with children,...
I have spent the last 15 years working as a school psychologist, adjunct professor, and contractor. I have served students from preschool to high school aged and worked in the full range of settings from public schools, charter schools, to non-public schools. I am a proud graduate of the University of California, Davis and California State University, Sacramento. In 2010, I obtained my License ...
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your ingrained childhood expectations sometimes lead to anticlimactic feelings when you accomplish goals or receive accolades in adulthood? Do you ever find yourself questioning whether that inner voice of expectation is aligned with your values and your dreams? My goal is to help you define which values bring you contentment and help you clarify your...
Lori Blumenstein-Bott brings a diverse knowledge base that reflects a strong clinical background along with over 30 years experience in the areas of executive leadership, organizational growth and business development. These very different skill sets have helped her to craft solutions for complex issues presented by individuals, families and organizations. She has specific expertise in cognitiv...
Do you find yourself having difficulty communicating with others? Do you want to make a career change? Do you want to make other life transitions? Are you needing support with feelings of loss, anxiety, or depression? Are you having a difficult time expressing yourself in order to honor your TRUE identities? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, working with a Licensed Creative Arts...
We all start out life with expectations, hopes and dreams. We are whole & complete - with purpose -ready to take on the world. Then life happens. We get bumped, chipped and battered. We change, we may break, and we may shatter by what happens to us. We become like beach glass: what our original purpose was, what our dreams were have changed. Now we must collect the pieces of ourselves and learn...
I am here to help and would like to provide you with support. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and put others at ease. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere that allows for growth and learning. I wish to help those who desire better communication in their family, encourage someone who feels hopeless in life or help a family with a struggling child. I am a caring and...
Going through the motions day-after-day has covered up the real you. After all you have tried, you just can’t seem to figure it out. You have spent a lot of time checking off the boxes that you thought would bring you happiness. Instead, you still feel like something important is missing. You feel like you are being pulled in too many directions at once. You focus on what isn’t working. The...
Trained in extensive cognitive behavioral theory and working at VR, I worked to help clients find new ways of working and developing self concepts that embrace change. Working at Patrick Harris Psychiatric Hospital, I saw those with severe mental illnesses. Additional academic training was helpful in working with those with chronic diseases. Now, primarily, I see children using play therapy...
