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
As parents/guardians, we want to see our children succeed, no matter what it takes. When our children struggle, we struggle as well. These struggles can lead to frustration, especially when we are not able to pinpoint the root cause. Too often, when children present with complex behaviors, and/or varying levels of abilities/intellect, they are mis-understood, or even mis-diagnosed. If you are...
I am a Professional Counselor with five years of experience in mental health and substance use disorders. Specialty license in Rehabilitation Counseling with emphasis on physical disabilities, vocational services, career counseling and developmental disorders are available. Case management services and psychosocial rehabilitation counseling is provided. Life skills training is available. Suppor...
My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen. Employing the practi...
MY APPROACH IS UNIQUE AS I BELIEVE THAT GROWTH COMES FROM HAVING THE COURAGE TO FACE YOUR TRUTH AND CHALLENGE THE "STATUS QUO" IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE. I AM SINCERE, DOWN TO EARTH, AND GENUINE. MY CLIENTS ARE THE EXPERTS IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND THEREFORE I OPERATE AS A GUIDE AND COACH IN FINDING A DIFFERENT WAY TO THINK ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. IT WOULD BE MY HONOR TO COACH YOUR FAMILY,...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!!! As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals find their own voice and discover coping skills to deal with everyday stressors.I feel privileged to be allowed to be part of each client’s journey and have had the honor to witness many transformations. I firmly believe that this process begins with forming a trusting therapeutic relationship...
Hi! Thanks for taking your time to check in. How often do you find yourself thinking about: What's bothering me right now? What is getting in my way of my being successful and reaching my potential? During your visit I will do my best to help you answer these questions and learn about your inner strengths, harnessing and utilizing them to take control of your life. Being in control means that y...
I come from a place of compassion and unconditional positive regard towards my clients and enjoy helping them to reach their goals and learn new behaviors. I also find myself to be approachable and easy to build rapport with. I use mainly cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients, but I am happy to adjust my approach to what works best for you. I also use developmentally appropriate play...
I have over 20 years experience helping children and parents better understand the gifts and needs of differently wired people. I seek to understand a person's sensory needs, social emotional needs and relating style. This discovery process attunes families to their children, whether young or grown. it provides older children, teens and adults a better appreciation of their gifts and insight in...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan (18 months to adult). I provide “differential diagnostic evaluation” that explores whether autism and/or other clinical issues are present (such as anxiety, depression, or developmental delays). I also have a small therapy practice where I focus on mental health a...
The trial and error of navigating school stress, family/peer relationships, and normal development can be a particularly difficult time for young people and their families. This stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and loneliness; children and teens may act-out, isolate themselves, or engage in self-harm behaviors. It is my goal to provide children/teens and their...
Sunrise ABA & Autism Services, L.L.C. was founded by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Mamie A. Turner, M.A., BCBA. Mamie has been working in the field of Psychology her entire career. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jackson State University, Jackson, MS and her Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. After completing her Behavi...
My purpose is to be a helpful companion to people with a variety of goals: to live well, to create oneself, to understand more deeply and grow, and to cultivate the kinds of relationships that give life meaning and joy. A therapeutic partnership allows us to explore our patterns of living—of thinking, relating, communicating and behaving—and remake them to make life more satisfying. I partner w...
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings. My work is grounded in the belief that gaining insight is the path to lasting change. Psychodynamic work takes place collaboratively between the therapist and the patient. This relationship becomes the catalyst for emotional growth. My office is a safe space where any topic or idea can be shared without...
I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space. I am an openly gay therapist and have been in practice for over 15 years. Many of my clients are lesbian, gay, bisexuaI, transgender, queer or people with disabilitie...
Does your child have trouble with attention, managing their emotions or behavior, or learning at school or at home? I’m Dr. Kimberly Trainor, a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, who can help by providing comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment...
