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
I strive to create a warm, open space for exploration and support, where I collaborate with clients to help them reach their goals. Through active listening and curiosity I work with people who are navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationships, symptoms of depression and anxiety, trauma, grief, and exploring their identity. Although I tailor treatment to individual needs, my practice...
I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of experience. I assist and empower my clients in achieving success through focus, clarity, and decision-making. My approach is humanistic-existential, that is, the client is the expert of their life, and truly has what they need already inside of them to move forward. I assist in an awakening and an awareness of "mindfulness" that we...
Are you having trouble with controlling your anger? What about family conflict, grief and loss, or even anxiety and/or depression? Does your child have difficulty concentrating, putting their thoughts in order, or behavioral issues? Does your child need someone to talk to about future plans and goals? Do you need parenting classes? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with children th...
Seeking help when you are no longer able to manage problems or cope with distress requires courage and self-awareness. Choosing a therapist who supports your growth and healing is an essential part of the process. Your story, circumstances and needs are unique, and I believe that therapy should be tailored to fit. My approach is strengths based and trauma sensitive. I specialize in supporting...
My clients needs are the main focus in my counseling sessions. I believe the client should be in control of their treatment goals and be the one in charge of how those goals are achieved. Building a rapport and understanding what the client needs is the first step in the counseling process. I have been in the counseling field since 1990 and licensed for over 8 years. I work with a variety of...
Dr. Niurka Santana is a bilingual (English/Spanish) neuropsychologist who has practiced in the field of rehabilitation and testing for over 25 years. She conducts NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS for physicians, attorneys, vocational rehabilitation, brain and spinal cord injury program, worker's compensation, and private patients to determine if any cognitive deficits/disorders are present. She a...
Dr. Hipp provides comprehensive psychoeducational, psychosocial and neuropsychological assessments to adolescents and adults 16+. We specialize in helping clients & families clarify diagnoses, determine how to improve academic, occupational & social performance, as well targeted assessment of emerging/existing mental health issues. Detailed recommendations & treatment plans that will address...
I believe there is a solution to every problem. My goal as a therapist is to help you become the best version of yourself. One who is centered, confident and connected. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or family and relationship issues, therapy can help. I provide services to Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families experiencing a variety of areas for potential growth. I find...
Central Coast Art Therapy provides innovative art therapy services through group, family and individual psychotherapy. Art therapy is a unique and effective way to address life challenges and self-discovery. For more information about my practice visit CentralCoastArtTherapy.com...
The broadest definition of “wellness” includes physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, spiritual, financial, and environmental wellness, and these areas of our lives are always interconnected. My ideal client is one who is experiencing heightened stress in one or more of these areas and recognizes the benefits of seeking outside help. Whether one's stress relates to age and sta...
I am here to help children, teens and their parents develop well-being during these very stressful times. Raising children is hard; raising children who have ADHD, relationship difficulties, anxiety, learning issues, and/or depression is even harder. Parents need help and so do their kids. Therapy and coaching offer a venue to express feelings, practice new skills, and establish new ways of...
Mariam Hager, LMSW has reinvented emotional wellness by uniting the full spectrum of emotional, behavioral health, and organizational/career services under one roof. The power of one. A philosophy and service delivery approach built on a simple premise: it takes a person to help a person. It's the way that enables people to prosper and thrive. She has a direct, solution-focused, humanistic, and...
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with children and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the child, parent(s), and other support networks (e.g extended...
As a psychotherapist I believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment for people to feel and express their emotions and dialogue about their realities. Meeting the client where they are at and working together to build insight and awareness towards creating a more fulfilled life is my main goal in therapy. I assist clients who are facing a wide range of issues including: suicidal ideation...
My Core Values for your child are: 1) Voice: To assess the ways children express themselves. 2) Voice: To teach children how to express their thoughts and feelings through words. To teach children to communicate to others what they need and/or want and be understood. 3) Voice: To be a child advocate. 4) Children: Children believe in a better tomorrow, they have hope in mankind. The emotional,...
