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 am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool. I have over 35 years of experience in various mental health/behavioral service areas. My approach to counseling demonstrates my belief that therapy allows any person to increase their self-awareness, allowing for growth and discovery...
I help families figure out how to support their children through psycho-educational assessment, parent consultation, and therapy. Raising children and teens is a challenge, and even more so when there is potentially something else getting in the way of their success at home or school. I am here to help you figure out what is going on in a nonjudgemental way, and provide you with practical next...
Kimberly Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has gained over nine years of experience through education, volunteering, clinical internships and work experience. Kimberly has worked in the following settings such as Mediation, Geriatrics, Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Homeless populations, Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Disease and Hospice. Kimberly ha...
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been working in the Athens area since completing my Master of Social Work in 2005. I currently work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, navigating interpersonal relationships, working to establish healthy boundaries, and those who are experiencing the effects of past or current trauma or abuse. I use various strengths-based...
The path to living the life you want begins where courage and fear meet. When we are low in courage and high in fear we feel unsettled, busied, strained and eventually-void of hope. The thought that life will get better or that we will feel better becomes hijacked by the void. Our day to day begins to feel meaningless. This absence of meaning can be experienced as emptiness, sadness, loneliness...
Matthew W. Specht, Ph.D. is a nationally-recognized clinical psychologist and highly-lauded expert in Tourette’s Disorder and common co-occurring conditions including OCD, Anxiety, and ADHD. With over 15 years professional experience as a clinician, researcher, and professor at leading institutions including Johns Hopkins Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian, Dr. Specht has built a reputation for...
What is goal of life? It it is happiness and victory. The goal if counseling is also your happiness. We became happy when we are able to develop true, authentic life, a self connected and undefeated by our circumstances. When we work hard to reach our goal, we feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. In turn this spurs a stronger determination and commitment to continue to make progress and...
My name is Nikki Roth and I have been working in the field for over 10 years as a therapist. I have a true passion for helping others feel validated, accepted, and supported on their journey. Are you seeking peace from depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship struggles, difficulties with life transitions, low self-esteem, or other life struggles? My approach is client-centered rooted in...
Jini Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys nurturing youth, living, thriving through adversity within the community of Rochester. Jini gained significant experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety and Depression. Jini works with individuals to assist them in understanding their internal strengths....
At Bridges of the Mind our ideal client would be an individual who is seeking a psychological or educational assessment to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. We specialize in neurodevelopment disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Learning Disorders. Our assessments are available for the lifespan. We also offer Barton Reading Tutoring and Social Skills Groups. We ...
I conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing. My assessment reports can be used as documentation to receive...
Unwanted thoughts, anxiety and depression can be very difficult to manage. Sometimes we feel all alone or lost and need someone to help get us on track. Please allow me to help you grow and develop into the person you want to be in a safe, supportive counseling environment. My goal is to help you feel empowered and confident in your abilities to manage the challenges in your life. I use a...
Mickey has experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and an Individual Therapist for adults & adolescents with dual diagnosis. Mickey also served as a Program Manager for adults requiring training and support in their community & workplace. He uses a multicultural approach in order to offer effective interventions to diverse clientele. Mickey has experience with individuals having...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Scared, sad, tired, lonely, or angry? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or de-motivating than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And e...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! When it comes to working with my clients, I pride myself on the establishment and development of therapeutic rapport most of all. I believe that empathic regard and supportive, non-judgmental reflection combine to create the foundation of any counselor-client relationship, which if cemented and developed, can foster growth and/or change with any goal that clients are...
