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 enjoy working with clients who are adjusting to life's difficulties and managing a life stage or an illness. With over 20 years experience working with people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, my special interests include Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury survivors and their families. Some have had difficult times in earlier life and want to move beyond those...
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I believe in meeting clients where they are at emotionally and helping them and their parents reach their goals. Through a positive relationship with my client I try to help them gain insight into their desire to belong and have significance. I continually work to create a supportive environment for children in order for the child to gain insight and understanding into their unique world. With...
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****Accepting New Clients** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Smith College. I completed my graduate level internship and psychiatric training at Yale Psychiatric Institute. I received my License in Clinical Social Work through clinical supervision at the Institute of Living. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults in...
My practice focuses on people with special needs with a particular specialty in serving people on the Autism Spectrum. I am unique for being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent). I am interested in...
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I believe in treating the whole person while taking a humanistic approach. This means I emphasize empathy and focus on strengths of human behavior. I strive to focus on ways to help clients gain insight on how to improve self-esteem and self actualization. My goal is to help clients, from all walks of life, build their own tool box to help them navigate through life. I’m here to help! Please fe...
I am excited that you found me here on Psychology Today. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) passionate about supporting children, adolescents, parents and caregivers dealing with social and emotional issues which negatively affect their mental health. I have significant experience working with children who experience depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work to foster a safe non-judgmen...
