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
Counselors at Thrive Counseling LMHC want to support you in reaching your mental health goals. We serve children, families and adults. Special services are offered for people who identify as trans*, gender non-conforming or LGBQ+. Jessica Pagan, MHC-LP (pictured in the profile) is currently accepting new clients! Thrive counselors use solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy...
It takes courage to ask for help. Life seems to throw us one challenge after another and we can feel weighed down by the stress of daily living. Sometimes we can lose sight of what makes us feel special and valued. I am here to work with your individual needs. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from others. If we do not take the time to...
I work collaboratively with people who struggle to manage depressive thoughts or are caught in a cycle of anxiety and avoidance. There are no magic cures but I believe developing self-awareness about what drives your behavior and challenging automatic thoughts are important components of therapy. I have experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds and dealing with cultural and...
In a creative and caring environment, I help clients of all ages identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding life, a better self image or more fulfilling relationships. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My specialty areas included: ADHD and related disorders, anxiety, depression, life transition, attachment concerns, trauma,...
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Help is here. I work closely with children, teens, and their parents to create an individualized treatment plan, utilizing clients' strengths to maximize treatment. I also specialize in working with children and teens with adoption, foster care, and attachment issues. I provide support and teach skills to children,...
I work with children, adolescents, adults and groups. I practice with an eclectic approach combining Rogerian, Adlerian, Motivational Interviewing and a number of other evidence based techniques. I open to ALL people; wherever they are on their journey in life. I respect all spiritual beliefs. We can work together to find healing from within. LGBTQA...
Dr. Dan Pezzulo has been providing psychological and educational evaluations and counseling services to children, adolescents, college students, and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Pezzulo is passionate about helping people transform their frustrations and concerns into sources of empowerment, so that they can become their own greatest advocates! Dr. Pezzulo has been described by his colleagues a...
Managing the stressors of school, work and relationships can feel overwhelming. Taking a simple, small step in reaching out for help creates space for clarity and fresh insight to emerge. My goal is to provide a safe place for counseling clients from throughout Fairfield County to get encouragement and support to navigate through life's challenges. I help clients challenge and reframe negative...
Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship healing and change can occur. With a compassionate and caring therapist this process can unfold. It's possible to become the person you desire to be. Even with a good set of change making skills we can feel stuck and unable to access a pattern that worked before or create a new pattern. In therapy you can clarify what is keeping you stuck and chan...
Danielle focuses her current practice working with young adults (including athletes) dealing with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Including students who are having a challenging time away at college and are trying to determine if coming home or transferring colleges will lead to better mental health. Her practice includes a "Coaching" services as well. Danielle is CBT trained and...
**Now offering safe, secure Telehealth in Nevada & Arkansas!** We all pass through stages in life that challenge us with difficult and untimely struggles. Sometimes these struggles are better met with a team approach. Sometimes they are just too much to handle alone; You don't have to. It is often difficult to take a first step toward help, yet, here you are, taking your first step toward heali...
I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is the foundation in order for any healing to happen. Trust and mutual respect is important for progress to be made and I spend time getting to know the client and what brings them in. The client is the expert on their life and their experiences, and I feel privileged to be the witness of that journey. I focus on working with children...
For the past 20 years, I have worked with children, adolescents and their families both as a special education teacher and a clinical social worker. I specialize in anxiety, social skills and behavioral struggles at home and at school, ADHD, challenges with inflexibility, problem solving and autism. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, but draws primarily from CBT, play therapy, and client...
I believe in an integrated, client-centered approach to healing and changing behavior. I offer a safe space for change and growth. My clinical experience includes,but is not limited to: addictive behavior,alcohol/substance use, mood and personality disorders, anxiety/depression, survivors of sexual/domestic violence, conflicts in personal/professional relationships and adolescent behavior. In...
Therapy is a way to help you more deeply understand yourself and gain perspective to take steps toward a more satisfying life. A good match between therapist and client is essential to personal growth and healing. I provide a safe and collaborative space for you to openly express yourself and explore the issues that are affecting you. With honesty and warmth, I will help you build the awareness...
