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 a therapist, I seek to build resiliency working collaboratively towards the empowerment of my clients. My philosophy is client centered, supportive and nonjudgmental. I case conceptualize from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that I believe early childhood history and caregiver relationships influence who we are as adults. However, I believe that development is a life long journey an...
I am an independently Licensed Psychological Examiner providing psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults. I am specifically interested in learning disabilities (including dyslexia) and any hindrances to success in the school environment. Types of assessments include ability (IQ), achievement, phonological processing, emotional/behavioral, and attentional measures. ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has been working with children and families for 12 years. My passion is helping children express themselves through play. Children (13 and under) typically do not have the cognitive skills to verbally express themselves. Play therapy gives them the tools to understand and process their world. I work with children and...
JFSA of Las Vegas offers competent and compassionate counseling and psychotherapy to individuals who are seeking help in coping with life's challenges. We have experienced licensed psychotherapists on staff to help all individuals, families, children, and couples who are dealing with various types of mental health issues and life stressors. We offer both individual and group counseling. We work...
Making the decision to begin therapy is a very important step, and just as important is finding the right therapist for both you and/or your child. I love working with and helping children and their families. My goal is to work with children and their parent(s) to identify and prioritize the main concerns to address in therapy and to work together with both the child and the family in order to...
Hello, my name is Jeff Lloyd and I am very confident that I can help you! I have been licensed since 1998 and have experience as a therapist in foster care, schools, inpatient (over 10 years) and outpatient. I have taught Master's level therapists in college and currently supervise therapists for their license. My true focus of counseling is to join with my clients and begin the experience of J...
Welcome, I am glad that you are reaching out and considering counseling. I understand that this is not always an easy first step, but I feel that I can assist you in this process. I work with a wide range of individuals and their families. They are coming to me to develop more positive relationships with their family members and friends. I offer a safe, comfortable and collaborative setting whi...
I am licensed clinical psychologist specializing in assessment services for children and adolescents. I am passionate about helping families get answers as to why their child may be struggling in school, at home, or with peers. My goal is to make the testing experience as fun and enjoyable as possible for your child or teenager, and to ensure that you, as a parent, feel heard and supported...
I offer 25 years of experience in providing client-centered, interactive and supportive counseling to individuals, couples and families.I believe in utilizing guided observations and questions to empower my clients, giving them more choices in their therapeutic care and providing practical education and goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and cognitive behavioral specialist. I...
We specialize in helping the unique learner - Ages 5-seniors; Gifted/Talented; neurocognitively "diverse" individuals, especially those with Specific Learning Disorders who also may have subsequent mental health concerns. Comprehensive Psycho-Educational and Clinical Assessments; treatment (individual outpatient psychotherapy - combining play therapy with "talk therapy" and parental...
Do you want to make positive changes in your life? We all want to achieve, but some have difficulty with juggling everything in life. As a mental health counselor and life coach, I will be your accountability partner, who can help you assess your past, gain clarity for your future, assist in making an action plan, and troubleshoot the pitfalls along the way. I will work with you on managing...
Maureen Turner, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the diagnostic evaluation of children. Dr. Turner earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Stanford University. She then completed her doctoral work at Pepperdine University and her post-doctoral training at the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington Medical Center. She is experienced in...
Shannon Wilkerson is a Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. Shannon received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Behavior Analysis from Savannah State University (Savannah, GA) and Masters of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA). Shannon has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. He has worked in...
Donna Mills has an open and affirming practice with all individuals, families and groups. It is important to Donna to have a caring therapeutic relationship in order to assist you with setting and reaching your goals. Donna Mills assists individuals and families with the stresses of immediate or long term situations. Donna has an understanding for people that experience anxiety and/or depressio...
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an empha...
