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 see people for counseling via the Internet on a safe and secure counseling platform. If you have a life changes happening - or want your life to change, and need a safe place to explore, I would love to talk with you about working together. I work with people who: 1) are in the process of coming out as LGBTQ+; 2) are young and older adults with disabilities; 3) are questioning their religious...
***Currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions.*** Are you or your child stuck in a trap of worry? Perhaps you can’t see the way out from a hole you never expected to fall into. Many of my clients find themselves paralyzed by anxiety. They devote most of their energy to appearing “normal” on the outside while inside they fear they’re never good enough or just plain “going crazy.” My...
Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are...
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to identify issues and goals to determine the best course of treatment and develop a treatment plan. I see the most progress with clients who are ready to talk about change or ready for change in their relationships, families, or individual life. However, clients who are not sure what issues may exist but are open to exploring unhappy/dysfunctional...
We all have our place in this world and it can be a wonderful fit. Art therapy can motivate you to face challenges, express yourself, and work through unresolved feelings. We are social creatures of habits and attach ourselves to people, places and routines, as it helps to feel safe and grounded. Sometimes attachments are unhealthy and keeps us stuck. We may not be aware of how routines learned...
The stress of recent world events may increase anxiety and depression. I encourage you to be proactive with your mental health and take action now. I am passionate about guiding clients along their unique transformational journey. I realize every client has a story, and it is an honor to walk alongside a child, parent, couple, or family system while they navigate their way toward healing....
Welcome! I know that taking your first steps into finding a therapist can seem like a daunting task. Every therapist is slightly different, so the most important thing that you can do is to find a therapist who is right for you. Personally, I believe that therapy works best when we are able to work together in a friendly, collaborative environment, where you can feel seen, heard, and known. I a...
Whether you’re someone who has dealt with difficult emotions your entire life or it’s a new feeling for you, I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have someone meet them where they are at, in that experience. I believe in a client driven approach and would aim to support you in navigating towards your goals with an empathetic, culturally sensitive and unbiased lens. I have experience...
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching in the K-12 public system for 18 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing a child's emotional/behavioral concerns. While I counsel children individually, the therapeutic process is a family affair. By aligning with your family -- not as a director, but as a...
Are you finding work or school to be more stressful than it used to be? Have you found that you are struggling to help your child regulate behavior? Have you found yourself wanting to develop a different level of connection in a relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and families identify the patterns they use to cope with stress. I approach counseling with empathy for the places whe...
Have you or your child hit a wall in your ability to move forward despite your best efforts at seeking therapy & meds? Is your family life suffering from the symptoms of your ADHD? Your Child's ADHD/ASD? I can help. Neurofeedback is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADHD. You know that your child is wonderful, you know that you have been tryin...
I am currently accepting new patients via Telehealth. Is your teen or pre-teen suffering from depression or anxiety? Are they struggling in school or with their peer group? Through the use of art, crafts and play therapy techniques, your child can learn new ways of coping. Children and teens don't always have the ability, or the words, to share how they are really feeling. Instead it comes out ...
If you struggle with excessive anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts about yourself or others, it might time for a self tune-up and work on how you see yourself, view others and make the primary changes you want to make. There are many types of helpers out there, many good and wonderful people, but what I focus on is how you can change you and how you interact with others in the world. ...
I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve. I have thirty years of experience treating mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss. In addition, I specialize in emotional aspects of health rehabilitation, including neurological and congenital...
