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 music therapist and psychodramatist, I support and foster my clients' innate spontaneity and creativity, which are powerful resources for growth, change, and healing. In my 20 years of clinical work, I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults who are coping with difficult family situations, children and teens who have experienced trauma, and children and teens with aut...
Dr. Shands has worked extensively in school- and community-based settings and has specialized training in assessment and consultation. She works extensively with school-age children, but also sees preschoolers at risk for future school difficulties, college students who may need specific accommodations based on learning differences, and adults who may be experiencing job performance difficultie...
Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome any obstacles or barriers you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and I strive to understand each individual and their unique circumstances. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of...
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological, educational, and developmental evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. I offer comprehensive evaluations that provide valuable information about barriers to a child's success, identify gifts and strengths, and clarify diagnoses. With this knowledge, I am able to identify school-based, home-based and therapeutic...
Do you need direction or clarity? Are you struggling with a personal problem or relationship? Do you need a safe, non-biased place to share your concerns? If so, I would like to help. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and a positive direction for therapy. Genuineness, respect and empathy are the essential components of my therapeutic style. I strive to provid...
Dr. Pemberton specializes in computerized diagnostic testing procedures and also provides psychotherapy for children with mental health disorders such as Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. He also administers psychological evaluations and provides psychotherapy services for adults with Mood Disorders,...
A strong sense of self and well-being. Healthy connection in relationships. Positive, vibrant sexuality. Most of us want a meaningful life infused with these qualities, yet many struggle with the impact of grief, trauma, and troubled relationships. Through integration of Somatic Experiencing, a body-centered psychotherapy, with psychodynamic, relational counseling, I support clients to find the...
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My training background combines clinical psychology with children, adolescents, and adults, with highly specialized training and research in neuropsychology. I specialize in neuropsychological assessment, which includes diagnosing neurological and psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and depression. My assessments provide a detailed loo...
I help families with problems due to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). I work with disabled individuals who need counseling to cope with their disability-related limitations, coordinate in replacing skills and abilities, and consult with business about making reasonable accommodations for disabilities. I help parents who have childr...
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency ab...
A child psychologist, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders i.e., Aspergers, NLD, Learning Disabilities, ASD, ADHD, and anxiety and divorce, I work with children individually, with parents, and in groups. I have many years of experience with young children ranging in age through mid 20's. I integrate a child's temperament, processing style, family dynamics, and developmental stage in...
Dan Maust, MEd/LPCC-S is founder and owner of Darby Creek Counseling and Wellness and has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Dan has worked with couples, children, adolescents, and adults in a wide variety of settings. He specializes in combining Counseling and Psychotherapy with natural health alternatives. Dan currently devotes most of his time to management, consulting w...
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I am a Developmental Psychologist and an Art Therapist. I have been practicing for over 25 years in multiple settings including outpatient community mental health, inpatient psychiatric, crisis stabilization, and private practice. As an Art Therapist and a Psychologist I bring a unique combination of creativity and skills to my practice. I believe that helping each individual understand and acc...
