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 work primarily with SUD clients of all ages. I am very positive, forward thinking and non-judgmental. I encourage my clients to start with hope and build from that hope. Where do they hope to be in the short, mid and long term? How can they get there? I am a very active and attentive listener. I work to build a relationship and build my clients self-confidence. I let my clients guide me to wh...
Dr. Emily Kurlansik is a clinical neuropsychologist who has expertise in neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. Conditions include: learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, language disorder, neurotoxin exposure, sports-related concussion, seizure disorder, “twice-exceptionality”, genetic conditions, and...
I always knew I wanted to be a therapist, and mental health has always been a source of passion and interest to me. I chose the field of social work due to the heavy emphasis on strengths-based approaches, person in environment theory and empowering people. In order to be truly effective, therapy needs to be a comfortable and safe place, and the client needs to be in charge of the path they tak...
Did life throw a wrench in your plans? Are you about to feel the overwhelm that accompanies a big change in events? Are you feeling frustrated from being stuck in a self-defeating pattern? Change is scary and life can be difficult, but you deserve the autonomy and decision making skills that lead to a fulfilling life. My clients come to me as someone who can guide them during a period of...
Children and adolescents are woven together in complex ways. Sometimes, life comes unraveled for them by stress, by depression, by anxiety, by learning and behavior challenges - by many concerns. As a parent, you love your child - you have given your all - but you are GIVING UP. I believe that that the task of counseling and assessment is to accompany children, adolescents, and families until t...
Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you struggle with racing thoughts and finding healthy ways to cope with your emotions? We all struggle from time to time and need someone to talk to. I would be happy to work with you to help you manage any sadness or frustration you are going through. As a wife and a mother, I understand that marriage and raising children can be bo...
Cass (he/him/his) is a licensed social worker who specializes in providing queer-affirming mental health and substance use treatment for the LGBTQQIA+ community and their loved ones and allies. During therapy sessions, Cass pulls from trauma-informed approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic...
When you find yourself squandering your potential or the potential others may see in you. When you feel like you’ve let everyone down…again. When saying “I’m sorry” has lost its meaning and compromising your core values seems to be commonplace. When comparing yourself to others is followed by feeling like you just don’t measure up, bouts of uncontrollable crying, and heart-pounding anxiety. Whe...
Developmental Neuropsychology Associates, P.C. consists of two neuropsychologists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, their families, and often their school. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks, learns, and behaves so we can help you figure out how to improve academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral functioning. In addition to testing, the evaluation also...
Welcome! I have spent most of my life studying and thinking about people, what makes each person unique and special, and how humans overcome challenges with such great resolve and strength. I love helping people and seeing hurting people find meaning in the pain, while building hope as they heal and become whole. My educational and life experiences have given me the opportunity to work with...
Dr. Klineburger is a clinical neuropsychologist at the Fort Myers office who has specialized in evaluating individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. He has previous experience in neuropsychological assessment and individual psychotherapy in several different settings including inpatient university medical hospitals and outpatient private practices. For adult and pediatric...
I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level at Behavior Therapy Associates. I am also the Program Director of the HI-STEP® Summer Social Skills Program: Pennington Location, an intensive 5-week day program for children to improve social emotional learning. I have expertise providing individual, family, and group therapy to children,...
The brain and the mind are remarkable in all the things they can do. However, there are instances where an individual's mind works differently or less efficiently than their peers. This can result in difficulties in academic, social, or occupational settings. This can be due to an underlying explanation that has been there all along, something that follows a significant event, or the result of...
We all struggle and have different challenges that we may face in our daily lives. Whether you may struggle from depression, anxiety or whatever else life may have thrown your way I want to help support you. My passion is working with individuals from all walks of life who are in need of a safe and supportive environment to navigate life's challenges. I believe that the best way to work and...
