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
My orientation is primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), but I am also trained in Psychodynamic Therapy. An initial evaluation will help us both determine which therapeutic approach will help you best. As in any form of therapy, and more so in short-term goal based therapy, expect to actively work on changing patterns of thinking and behaviors. Similar to trying new equipment at the gym,...
Welcome! I offer psychological/psychoeducational to rule out learning disabilities, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as personality assessment to provide an in-depth examination of personality structure and traits. I am also passionate about family assessment wherein I assess parent and child to determine parent strengths and weaknesses and their correlation with...
Children struggling in school, socially, academically and/or emotionally/behaviorally. Parents who want to work with their chlld’s school and community agencies to help build the best programs for their child. Children who need to better understand themselves in order to advocate for their needs. I am a licensed educational psychologist, as well as a California and nationally certified school...
(Now scheduling IQ testing for MRSA-see all info on my site under Services & FAQ-some weekend spots left.) I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the school setting and private practice. I provide psycho-educational evaluations, and individualized evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families. I value the client's experience and use a...
I enjoy working with adults in individual and/or couples psychotherapy and/or spiritual direction. I assist clients in walking through struggles and seeing things from a new perspective. I believe the answers exist within my clients. My practice focus includes: Addictions, Co-Dependence, Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependence, Sexual Trauma Survivors, Men and Women Infected with HIV, Spiritual...
Our rapport, and discovering what is deeply meaningful and valuable to you will be the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to support your happiness and success by understanding your beliefs, and what you hold dear in your heart. I will gently challenge you when I see obstacles that are not supporting your well being. I will simultaneously encourage you to draw from y...
I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on autism and associated conditions (e.g., sensory processing difficulties, anxiety, ADHD, communication challenges, insecure attachment patterns). I am particularly interested in early detection and intervention with young children using a relationship-based and play-based model. To this end, ...
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), I provide applied behavior analysis services with an emphasis on functional analyses and function-based treatments to all ages. I specialize in treating problem behaviors (e.g., self-injury, aggression, property destruction, pica, tantrums, elopement, noncompliance). I also provide skill development (e.g., social, communication, play,...
I find that an empathetic approach is the best way to build rapport and trust with a client. I am fortunate to have worked across many populations (infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, military personnel, special needs, etc) and feel that creative arts therapy is universal. I have experience in a myriad of diagnosis ranging from anxiety and depression to acute psychiatric disorde...
If school is a constant struggle, or if you wonder if there's something else going on, like dyslexia or other type of learning disability getting in the way of learning, you may be frustrated and may have even run into roadblocks in accessing help for your child at school. I provide diagnostic assessments that find the reasons that explain the difficulties, and provide necessary recommendations...
I understand that taking the first step toward therapy can be quite daunting. Finding a counselor that is right for you is vital. I believe we all have the ability to heal and grow and create positive changes when we have someone we trust to talk with who will listen, accept us, and guide us without judgment. As a team, we work collaboratively to improve your self-image, and identify strategies...
I offer Psychological/Therapeutic Services. Thank you for taking a moment to stop by and read this, Hey, I get it! Life is not easy! We all have bad days and rare good ones. I battle struggles myself. Please let me help. Whatever the struggle, I understand, let's figure it out together, while we cry, and laugh about it. "I have a passion for helping individuals find peace through a healthy,...
Do you find yourself worrying all the time? Are you worried about the latest health changes affecting us all? Do you find yourself constantly stressed and anxious? When your thoughts keep you awake at night; thus making it hard to turn your brain off and relax, you could be experiencing anxiety. If you are tired of feeling this way I understand your frustration. This type of anxiety can disrupt...
adults, elders (65+), couples, parent/child relationships, intellectual disabilities, life cycle crisis, receiving a cancer diagnosis. I work with families to explore cycles of grief, to manage symptoms and learn direct strategies and processes to regain function and peace. I work with all faiths, family configurations, and cultures fostering skills to move with greater clarity and resilience...
I am currently accepting new clients. Life is challenging for everyone. It's part of being "alive." Occasionally, challenges & difficulty become too much for us alone. Sometimes it helps to have someone with us through the rough spots by providing a safe, confidential environment where we can work it out together. My job, my honor, is to help you realize your best self. I try to do that by...
