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
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to enhance each individuals sense of self-worth and be a support in developing healthy methods to effectively cope with challenging situations and/or triggers. My approach to treatment is always client-centered. I value the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, and see the therapeutic relationship as a key component to outcome. This begins wi...
I have always been fascinated with the strength of the human spirit and our ability to evolve and thrive under many different circumstances. My experience in working with children and adolescents and their families has reinforced this belief. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in the present and the future. Th...
In my 35 years working with kids, adults and families as an El Dorado County teacher, school counselor and diversity trainer, I have been privileged to partner with individuals struggling through life's curves and personal challenges. Together, we have fostered growth and healing in the areas of loss, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, identity challenges, parenting/grandparenting, an...
Over the years, I've assisted people in taking back control of their lives by deconstructing problems in order to understand better what continually supports their presence. Problems in life often minimize the knowledge we have about ourselves, I seek to reverse this so you can feel yourself in profoundly healthier ways. Negative stories about ourselves, are seductive but our lives are so much...
Do you or your child worry a lot? Are you or your child impulsive, resulting in social, work, or academic problems? Are you or your child socially awkward and struggle to build/maintain friendships? I specialize in working with individuals who worry, act impulsively, appear inattentive, are moody, or are just struggling. I provide individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive...
The goal is enduring change. Therapy to me is a collaborative endeavor: clients bring their difficulties as they see them; I provide a safe environment, compassionate listening, and thoughtful questions. I'm a PhD psychologist, in practice for over 30 years. My training as a family therapist underlies all of my work with couples, families, and adults. As we explore together, clients rethink old...
Counseling can be a difficult step to take for many and my goal is to make the process feel safe. I provide services to individuals, couples, & families on many issues affecting the quality of their relationships or functioning. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process in which my role is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you to explore your deepest fears,...
We are open. We've developed an interesting, high tech way to conduct evaluations without spreading the virus. Call us to learn more. I specialize in conducting three different types of evaluations: 1) Advanced ADHD Assessments, 2) learning disability or gifted evals, and 3) custodial evaluations. When evaluating ADHD, dyslexia or other learning challenges, I use neuropsychological tests that...
Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of children, adolescents, & adults. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration between providers. CDS clinicians ...
My hope in working with clients is to help them identify and get in touch with what is the best version of themselves. This includes developing a collaborative therapeutic environment where a client feels safe enough to bring forward all their issues and concerns. I believe a client is the primary expert in their life and my goal is to help them work through and make the best choices for...
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, attention and focus difficulties, self harm, broken families. Many symptoms can be minimized by learning relaxation exercises, building strengths, learning distraction activities and improving communication skills. Academic and work...
I work with children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, who are struggling with learning/ social/ emotional/ behavioral difficulties resulting from issues with attention/ concentration, anxiety, depression or learning problems (specific learning disabilities). I often conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the nature and extent of the problems which will provide the...
Welcome. In my practice I see individual adults as well as children and families. The essential elements of therapy are compassion and deep understanding. As your therapist, my intention is to meet you where you are and go with you on your journey. My hope is that you will feel safe to express all of what you're feeling, that we can explore these feelings with compassion, and discover what can ...
I am an expert clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience in the mental health profession. My approach is client center and solution focused. I offer individual, couples, & family counseling. All therapeutic modalities utilized in treatment are evidenced based which means they are proven to be the most effective and successful techniques in the field. I specialize in educating individu...
“IMAGINE A PLACE ONLY YOUR SOUL CAN VISION THE HEART OF A CHILD WHO LOOKS, SEES AND LISTENS SHE PAINTS A PICTURE USING EVERY COLOR AND WHAT SHE SEES, SHE SEES IS LIKE NO OTHER ONE WORD, A VOICE UNHEARD YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD WITH EVERYTHING I KNOW YOU'RE MADE OF” P.O.D.............At Eternal Strength Therapeutic Youth Center, we have one core purpose and mission, to tune each youth that enter...
