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
"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." -anonymous I specialize in working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders and dual diagnosis. I partner with individuals to understand, cope and reframe their overall life structure to become happier, healthier and more driven towards attaining life goals. Therapy should ...
* I Am Not Accepting New Patients at this Time* Welcome! I am the owner and provider for Melissa Morehouse LICSW LLC, where I strive to provide strength based support. I have 9 years mental health experience working with children, adolescents, transition aged youth as well as young adults. I provide individual therapy support as well as family therapy. When working with children and adolescents...
My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen. Employing the practi...
I specialize in working with children between the ages of 5-16. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to help individuals navigate life's challenges. I have extensive experience working with many children from a variety of backgrounds and developmental stages. I take Medicaid and provide opportunities for clients to use a sliding scale to pay for services. I provide an empathetic environme...
Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms. I have a background in established therapeutic styles such as solution-focused,...
**Not Accepting New Clients** I specialize in working with children and young adults with anxiety, depression, adjustments, and trauma. My primary focus is working with children and adolescents from ages 5-18. I have over ten years of clinical experience as a therapist in schools, residential treatment, foster care, and community based settings. This has given me a wide range of skills to help...
Now accepting new clients with no wait list time! Mental Health is a hard topic to discuss for anyone. We can often be embarrassed or scared and not know or understand what we are feeling. My role as a counselor is to assist you in finding the light at the end of the tunnel. I am here to provide you with support in a non-judgmental way and to help you meet the goals you have for yourself. In th...
Life can knock you down and leave you feeling overwhelmed and not sure which way is up. I view therapy as a collaboration between you and I, working together to achieve the goals you would like to accomplish, rediscover your strengths, and develop better, healthier ways of coping and interacting with others. Sometimes we just need to be reminded of what we already know within us to make it thro...
Hi! Thanks for taking your time to check in. How often do you find yourself thinking about: What's bothering me right now? What is getting in my way of my being successful and reaching my potential? During your visit I will do my best to help you answer these questions and learn about your inner strengths, harnessing and utilizing them to take control of your life. Being in control means that y...
Is your teenager keeping you up at night? Do you feel disconnected from them? I can help! After working with adolescents and families for over 9 years I have learned how to help both parents and teens have the awkward conversations. Whether you or your teen think that they just need a space to be heard or specific issues like grades, life choices, drugs, relationships or responsibility need to ...
The trial and error of navigating school stress, family/peer relationships, and normal development can be a particularly difficult time for young people and their families. This stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and loneliness; children and teens may act-out, isolate themselves, or engage in self-harm behaviors. It is my goal to provide children/teens and their...
Does your child have trouble with attention, managing their emotions or behavior, or learning at school or at home? I’m Dr. Kimberly Trainor, a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, who can help by providing comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment...
**Accepting New Clients** Are you mandated by the courts to attend Substance and/or Alcohol Abuse treatment? Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of addiction year after year and it seems like there is no end in sight? You say to yourself " I want help and I want it now!" Well, you've come to the right place! I work with individuals who are in Family Court, Child Protective Services,...
Do you long to experience change in your life? Maybe you're feeling defeated in life, seeking freedom from a shaming voice inside, longing for greater connection in relationships, or facing a significant transition or loss. Whatever you're experiencing, I believe there is no cookie cutter approach to addressing the complex problems of life. I view psychotherapy as a coming alongside journey tha...
Warm Greetings! I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am bicultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) and am proud of my Latin heritage. I have strong ties to the Latino culture and am familiar with challenges immigrant populations face here in Northern Virginia related to acculturation and grief/loss. I have worked with families, children, adults...