Learning disabilities, such as Dyslexia, visual or auditory processing disorder, or Dyscalculia, can lead to difficulties for children. Early intervention for learning disabilities is most effective. If children don’t get help, they may become frustrated in school and isolated from peers, leading to other mental health concerns.
Available Treatment Options
If a child qualifies for special education services, they and their family will work with a specialist to establish an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This plan allows children accommodations that help them learn best according to their needs and abilities.
Mental health professionals can help children with learning disabilities process their emotions related to their situation. This processing may include anger, frustration, confusion, or anxiety. Therapists use a range of tools to assist children in processing emotions, including play, art, and family therapies.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Learning Disabilities
My ideal clients are those seeking help living with: acquired disability, lifelong disability, new-onset chronic illness, change-of or loss-in functioning, medical trauma, and/or grief and loss - and this can include clients who are caretaking for others! I believe in the positive power of complex and conflicting emotions, including anger, as part of the process of safely growing and learning t...
I understand and recognize how overwhelming it can be to begin the therapy process. I believe in the importance of finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with. During your therapeutic journey, I will provide an empathetic and supportive environment for self-disclosure to occur. We will work together to identify your strengths, address the challenges and stressors you encounter, and...
You've already succeeded, you took the first step, you reached out to find solutions to the unsettling emotions/ issues you've been experiencing. As a Marriage/Family therapist and trauma specialist, I work with you collaboratively, advocating and supporting you to strengthen your voice and become more assertive in your life. I often work with clients that feel stuck, helping them create a life...
With a passion for communication, I help people find their voice and realize their full potential. I use integrative methods from my Social Work, Yoga and Speech Language Pathology backgrounds to engage people to develop self-care strategies, and achieve their personal mental health goals. Positive relationships and good communication are key to creating a meaningful, joyful life. I work with...
BA in Business Communications, Chapman University, Orange, CA. MA Degree in Clinical Art Therapy, Long Island University, NY. Board Certified Clinical Art Therapist. Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA. MA & Doctorate Degree (PsyD) in MFT, California School of Professional Psychology, Irvine, CA. Strong lifetime passion for therapeutic Arts & a passionate advocate for Art Therapy awareness. Artis...
Being a parent can be very challenging, make you feel vulnerable, and even overwhelmed at times. My goal as a therapist is to begin the healing process with you. Whether you are a parent that is seeking support for your infant, toddler, or child due to behavioral or emotional problems, family conflict, recent separation, divorce, death, or trauma. I specialize in providing Play Therapy,...
I am here to serve and guide you in your journey. The key to overcoming grief, betrayal, lack of trust, life stressors, depletion, isolation, overbearing thoughts and apathy is having a person in your corner that can truly empathize and support you. My main goal is to build a trusting and therapeutic bond so we can deal with these issues and create a realistic and effective plan for true change...
My name is Lauren Alvarez and I earned my Masters in Counselor Education with a focus in Clinical Mental Health at ECU; finishing in December of 2013. In early March of 2017, I became a fully Licensed Professional Counselor after about 3 years in the counseling field. I have worked in various settings from hospitals, child advocacy centers, domestic violence agencies and shelters, to agencies i...
I am a caring and compassionate person. I help clients by listening and guiding them through transitions that will bring more balance into their lives. I use my skills to get to the root of the problem. When we get to the root, clients begin to have more clarity and take steps forward toward a positive future. You will save time and money by making session appointments on your time-frame. Use y...
Our world seems to be spinning out of control. Troubles we didn't know we had to worry about are now a daily reality. Working from home while homeschooling our sweet (but sometimes difficult) children can increase family stress and parenting guilt. Children may act out with increased defiance, distractibility, anger outburst, clinginess or sleep issues. Teens may withdraw, become moody, lose...
*****Not accepting new therapy clients at this time. Evaluation services still available.***** It is my commitment to offer high-quality evaluations and counseling services for people of all ages who need help with life's challenges. I have spent over a decade working with families and schools in coordinating services to help children and adolescents succeed emotionally and educationally. In...
As a therapist I believe the answers we seek are within ourselves and it takes courage to find them. I want to support and guide people on their journeys to find answers and help them lead more fulfilling lives. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Person-Centered techniques when working with clients. I am also certified in play...
Sunshine Counseling is a private psychology practice who offer mental health services to individuals experiencing various symptoms and issues. Our practitioners often utilize a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach in order to help our clients learn to identify destructive thought patterns that has negative influences on behavior. We also provide immigration evaluations. Our clinical staff...
While I am not a RPT (registered play therapist), I have completed many play therapy trainings. I have experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum as well as young adults. I believe in a holistic approach, one that includes experiential and mindfulness interventions. I have years of experience working with people experiencing crisis, suicidal ideation and recovery from trauma. I hav...
I believe all people can benefit from therapy services at one point or another within their lifetime. Through an integral treatment approach to therapy, utilizing treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), psychoanalysis and interpersonal principles, I strive to create a safe atmosphere, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship. Together we will work toward discovering the...
