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
Jill specializes in the treatment of teens and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She has worked extensively with youth with special and unique needs, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, and emotional disturbances. When working with kids, she often integrates family therapy into treatment to promote support and consistency outside of session. Jill works...
My passion is helping clients grow and move toward more positive mental health and a more positive life path through traditional talk therapy as well as experiential techniques. Experiential techniques are hands-on activities that allow us to "see" and "experience" our struggles and situations in a different way. This new perspective allows clients to make progress where they may be "stuck". Th...
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with experience treating individuals across the lifespan. I earned my doctorate in 2002, during which time I trained in schools, outpatient clinics, and inpatient units. As a Harvard Fellow at MGH Chelsea, and an intern at the Faulkner Hospital, I worked closely with adults struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, suicidal ideation and schizophrenia. I worked...
I provide social skills training to children and teenagers who have difficulty making and maintaining friendships - some of whom have autistic spectrum disorders. I see children and teenagers on an individual basis to work on behavioral issues and other concerns and will frequently involve the whole family in order to improve communication and other dynamics. I also provide neurofeedback therap...
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everythi...
Our reactions to the world are influenced by our experiences. For me in recent years it’s meant transitioning from city life in Brooklyn & NYC to quieter moves upstate in the Hudson Valley; it’s meant growing from a young adult into family life & active mother of 3; and changing gears to be able to support and treat youngsters and adults in a way that best serves each of them. Over the last 12...
People are compassionate beings and I treat each with care, support and respect. Over the years, I have learned to treat the whole mind and whole body. I have learned you can not treat one without the other. Understanding the interconnectedness of the mind and body has been my life's passion. In the 22 years of providing clinical treatment, I take a multidisciplinary approach to therapy. I use ...
I specialize in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology with extensive experience treating adolescents and adults with psychiatric disabilities, anxiety, depression, couples and marital conflict, and geriatric issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessment of older children, adolescents and adults dealing with a host of issues including ADD, specific learning disabilities, traumatic...
My role as a psychologist is to help you navigate through a complex and stressful world. I'm most skilled at addressing issues related to depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy helping people manage social and behavioral problems prevent healthy interactions with family, friends, and co-workers. I am experienced in addressing the challenges of bo...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide help to those who want to feel better emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As a Family Therapist in private practice, I offer support, guidance, and healing to the individual, couple, tween/teen, and family, who are facing challenging emotions or situations. While providing a safe environment for those with a variety of issues, I...
My practice focuses on providing empirically based assessments and treatment while employing mindfulness based practices and approaches. I work with adults and children. I offer both weekend and evening hours. My specializations include clinical psychotherapy, rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, and drug and alcohol counseling. I have a passion for rehabilitation and treatment when work...
Greetings! Therapy is a safe, healing place to share your story & to experience symptom relief. My hope is that you reach your therapeutic goals. Dr. Truth is invested in your emotional well-being & passionate about our client relationship. Therapeutic focus includes childhood trauma/abuse, depression/bipolar, anxiety/stress, family/relationship conflict, grief/loss, self-harm/violence, anger...
The therapeutic process is unique to the client. For some it involves deep reflection and questioning old idea's, and for others a problem solving collaboration. For me it is the excitement of the journey you will embark on, and the endless possibilities for growth. Transparency is paramount, and key to the process for both client and therapist. The work is progressive and tailored to the...
I began my professional career 21 years ago and have a compassionate and fun approach. I have helped children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and parents with a wide variety of disorders and issues including: PTSD, children's issues, adolescent's issues, parenting skills, marital improvement, depression, anxiety, special needs, addictions, LDS, spirituality, and multicultural issues. I...
Dunn Associates, P.C. is a private multidisciplinary group practice specializing in expert Psychological, Counseling, and Psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults. Our private facility is specifically designed to ensure that your care will always remain confidential. Dunn Associates, P.C. clinicians are continuously developing new evidence based practices and techniques that tak...
