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
I have specialized training in the assessment, evidence-based intervention, and ethical research of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. My interests include the following: early identification, assessment, and effective therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disorders; identifying and improving psychosocial barrie...
I am a nationally certified and state licensed school psychologist specializing in the following types of testing: Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Impairments, Social/Emotional concerns, and College/SAT/ACT accommodations. I also provide educational consultation and intervention planning services to help meet your child's unique needs in the...
We believe therapy should be engaging, dynamic, and highly reinforcing. We use only the most effective, evidence-based strategies and methodologies through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies. We train our staff to build rapport because we know this is an investment that will yield major benefits throughout the course of a therapeutic relationship. Our team will come alongside your famil...
I believe in starting treatment where the client is. Each person has the capacity for self-healing. This capacity will be realized within the therapeutic relationship through discovery and self-exploration....
Ready for change? My approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. I have +20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) isn't your usual talk therapy. CBT is evidence-based, and it's structured and action-oriented. It's powerful because it's focused on the present, and its results are...
CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS Looking for a therapist can be frustrating and/or stressful, especially when you or a loved one is going through a difficult time. I provide a judgement-free and compassionate environment for my clients. I have experience working with families, as well as individuals and families with developmental disabilities. I have a passion for helping individuals and...
I have had the pleasure of working with the special needs community in Hampton Roads, incorporating nature-based and animal assisted therapies into daily living since 1989. Combining both traditional in-office counseling and outdoor connections is how I truly believe people are meant to live. Using solution-focused, nature-based and equine facilitated therapies, I can help you discover your...
Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs. My experience includes extensive work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, elder adults, and families. I will teach you new skills to help you...
As a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of clinical experience in working with women who are enduring life transitions difficulties in motherhood, relationships, Depression, and veteran population. I provide individual therapy from a psychodynamic woman-centered perspective. I see people being on a weekly or biweekly basis, depending on the severity of symptom...
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and adults, in order for them to process individual difficulties, devise a plan of action, and facilitate emotional health and well-being. My client base includes those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual and physical abuse, parenting difficulties, relationship issues, and family discord. I vi...
People often have questions about their development or whether they are functioning at their best. Talking to a psychologist and being evaluated may empower them with the information needed to take action. Sometimes we need support to help us grow our point of view or our habits in a way that improves our ability to work or have relationships. The therapy and testing services I provide can give...
We all have faced stressors of life that causes difficulties at times. I am here to tell you that it takes courage and determination to take the initial step to reach out. As a therapist , I would like to welcome the opportunity to walk along side of you, on your journey in making the changes you believe is needed; I will proudly join in, in a non-judgmental way so that you can discover who you...
Is your child, tween or teen driven by their emotions or impulses or feeling misunderstood, invisible or that they don't belong? Maybe they're experiencing big life transitions? Perhaps the impacts of the pandemic are too much and they're worried, struggling to navigate uncertainty or grieving the loss of life as it once was. As a parent, you feel concerned. You want your child to feel calm,...
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in evaluating complex cognitive and behavioral problems that often pose a dilemma for individuals, parents, teachers, and treating professionals. I believe that a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation should provide an in-depth understanding of the entire person, including their cognitive style, emotional style, and strengths as well as...
Dr. Sappio is a Certified School Psychologist (NJ and Nationally) and a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for 15 years. She uses a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approach when working with all of her clients. Dr. Sappio works with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a variety of concerns. Dr. Sappio offers telehealt...
