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
Welcome! I'm Sophie Clauss, a licensed therapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy. If you're looking for a therapist who can connect with your child and also support you with practical guidance, you've come to the right place. I love my families and approach our work together like a team. You're the expert in your kiddo and I am an expert in understanding behavior. The 2 most common...
The Monster Under the Bed Is Real! When you become an adult, the monster moves out from under the bed and into your head. Its name? Some call it Anxiety, others call it Depression. I call it a miserable way to live. Anxiety and Depression can cripple your life. You need to go to sleep but your brain will not shut off. The mind becomes a prisoner on the hamster wheel of shame, recounting all the...
We all hit bumps on this journey of life and can use a trail guide. Whether it's overcoming challenges like depression and anxiety, learning to manage stress or attention for better performance, coping with pain and chronic illness or just learning to live happily in our own skin, the therapeutic process is about finding that best You. If you're considering counseling, congratulations! You're...
I am accepting new adolescent, adult, and elderly clients for Telehealth counseling. I can help you cope with anxiety, depression, fear, or loss and its emotional and physical impact. Feelings of hopelessness, worry, and anger are common during times of discomfort and are valid. I can help you turn this vulnerability into courage, and take ownership of your mental health which will improve...
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with emotions? Do you have a hard time making decisions? Are you struggling with racing thoughts? If you are tired of feeling this way, I understand. You could be experiencing anxiety, the feeling of worry, stress, nervousness, and unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Anxiety can disrupt your life by making it difficult to make decisions. Yo...
For all of its rewards, parenting is also incredibly challenging. Do you find yourself thinking . . . I dread putting her to bed every night because I know it will be a struggle. I can't go to the grocery store because he always has a meltdown at checkout. We'll never to able to go out to eat as a family. Why does he only eat yellow foods?! You're not alone. Many parents struggle with how to...
I specialize in treating children and teens, I have been working with this age group for 11 years and truly enjoy it. Our youth are our future, it is important they receive the support and skills necessary to maintain their mental health. Growing up in our world today can be difficult, let's work together to help them navigate life with the tools they need to be happy, healthy, and successful! ...
-----Serving NY and NJ virtually for 2020----Does your child struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, concentration, mood swings, tantrums, interpersonal relationships, or just need someone to talk to? Unsure of how to support your child in the changing world we live in? Have a tantruming child who immediately won’t stop until you give them what they want? Unable to spend time as a family with...
Are you struggling with things which seem to be beyond your control? Are you worried? Do family and friends find it difficult to understand your motives or thinking patterns? Do you find it challenging to establish relationships? Why worry about it when you can talk about it! Roderick’s counseling style is considered a “ Judgement free zone." Sessions are HOPE-filled and tailored for your needs...
As a Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I provide a psychodynamic approach to help young individuals function more effectively in social, emotional, and academic domains, while empowering them to build confidence. I bring compassionate curiosity while encouraging individuals to open a window onto their life narrative. For some patients, I also utilize...
I am a psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide exceptional therapeutic and educational services to children and adults of the Greater DC community. I provide psychotherapy, parent guidance and consultation, and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. If you or someone in your family i...
When we feel lost and alone, having someone to support us in the rebuilding of self and identity is the foundation of therapy. This is especially important when navigating traumatic life experiences, loss and social displacement. Having a safe space where you can heal from these experiences is crucial in moving forward. This is in addition to working with someone who has professional experience...
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinic...
We all have the potential to grow and to achieve happiness and fulfillment in our lives. Sometimes this is not always an easy process. Life is full of challenges and some of them can be quite debilitating, impairing our ability to function. Regardless of whether you are experiencing a crisis (traumatic experience, relationship distress, divorce, grief) or desperately trying to change an old...
My clientele spans across a wide age group with a diverse set of needs. Some individuals seek assistance with acute stressful situations, others with life transitions, and still others with ongoing mental health issues. Without exception, every individual is treated with dignity and offered the highest level of treatment available. Being in a small city sometimes requires collaboration with oth...
