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
For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment—a safe space to explore the matters that may be preventing you from living the life you want. Available for telehealth (Video Therapy) upon request....
When you’re finding yourself stuck, it can be challenging to see all the possibilities we have in our lives. Whether you’re experiencing difficulties in your relationships, parenting, excessive stress, regulating emotions, we can work together to find greater balance. I have a special focus helping with anxiety, depression, adult children of alcoholics/addicts or parents who were emotionally...
My passion for studying family and societal functioning stayed with me as I pursued my undergraduate degree at Northern Illinois University, where I majored in Sociology. I wanted to assist individuals in feeling empowered when managing relationship concerns, and later pursued my Master's in Family & Child Studies, with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois...
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed psychologist based in Salt Lake City, Utah with a specialization in psychological assessment and evaluation. I have advanced training in learning disability evaluations, substance use evaluations, attention deficit hyperactivity evaluations, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations. I offer a warm, comfortable environment to discuss your...
I specialize in solution-focused therapy. Through the lens of Person-centered psychology, I collaborate with clients to identify what would make the most difference in the area that they want to work on. Each counseling session is directive and intentional in moving clients toward accomplishing their goals for therapy. I work mainly within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, with system...
The ideal client who desire to be equipped and enabled to handle their issues independently. The client has the ability to solve their life's puzzle. My role is to assist the client to anchor the KEY piece(s) and help to develop their own coping skills . I have been helping people all of my life as a teacher, school counselor, and licensed professional counselor and hypnotherapist . Working wit...
While providing services to couples, I have also spent 20+ years providing Trauma Therapy to various populations including people with Cognitive Disabilities, Survivors of Interpersonal Violence, Veterans and their families. Specific attention has been to significantly reducing or eliminating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Because I have a varied background in trauma work, I have worked...
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Neurobiological Disorders, School Refusal, Transition (High School to beyond 21) are some of areas in which I have experience. My background and experience are in both psychiatric hospital work (Sagamore Children Psychiatric Hospital) and educational settings (BOCES, Jericho School District). I am a native speaker of Spanish and English; havi...
I provide psychological testing and assessment for a wide range of presenting concerns and questions. I assist clients individually but also work together with attorneys, psychiatrists, family members, employers, and insurers. Here are just some of the issues with which I can help: Evaluations for MH professionals - differential diagnosis, treatment planning, etc // Academic/employment...
During my 13+ years working in the field of chemical dependency, I developed a strong passion and keen insight into the intersectionality between external/internal stressors such as trauma, environment, and mental health. Expanding my education to include micro/meso/macro level interpretations of the challenges people face, I am excited to offer my skills, experience, strength and hope to those...
I have been counseling in higher education for nearly thirty years. Thus, my experience has afforded me the opportunity to work with a variety of individuals and issues: I counsel clients ranging in age from 16 to 75, from various religions, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. I am culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Such exposure has aided me in recognizing the uniqueness in ...
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." These are wise words from Carl Rogers, one of my biggest influences. My approach with clients comes from years of direct work with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere is what I strive for as we create a therapeutic alliance and work through difficulties th...
Accepting new clients! Offering in office sessions and telehealth through Doxy.me or zoom. I want to help you discover your inner strength and determination by providing an environment where you feel safe to share your story and move towards a healthier you. We all have times in our lives when we feel hopeless, overwhelmed, or uncertain about where our lives are going. Please call today, and if...
Are you over-stressed? Over-tired? Struggling to maintain a balance in life? Do you want to build self-esteem and feel more confident in your decisions and relationships? I empower clients and families to help find balance again and healing. Therapy models that I frequently utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Expressive Art, Experiential, and Dialectic Behavior...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in neurodevelopmental, neuropsychological, and independent educational evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that in order to thrive you need to have a "road map" of your unique strengths and weaknesses. Through the use of scientifically reliable and valid testing instruments, I help my clients find clarity to their...
