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
Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life: physically, emotionally, or spiritually? It is when one of these aspects of a person’s life becomes out of balance that we begin to struggle in our lives. We may experience chronic pain, illness, obesity, depression, anxiety, stress, or PTSD. With children we often notice behavioral problems. As a LCSW with over 20 years of experience, I...
Extensive background in acute care and psychiatric inpatient facilities. I was the lead teacher at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington from 2007 until the school closed in 2015. I started my graduate studies at the University of the District of Columbia as I transitioned to the Psych Counselor role in 2015 working with adolescents and adults until my departure in July 2019. I have 12 1/2 ye...
Holly conducts individual, couples and family counseling sessions. She works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship stressors, and life transitions. She also has a lot of experience working with the LGBTQIA- population. Holly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory and a Strength Based approach to therapy. Holly is a trained Forensic...
Do you feel like your world is falling apart, you don't understand why things are so hard for you when it seems easy for others? Has your thinking or your memory changed? Are you suddenly struggling at work or school after an accident or traumatic event? Do you feel afraid, jittery, & have trouble sleeping? Do you beat to your own drum or had a hard time attending to the world around you? Do yo...
It's critical to me to fully understand the immediate issues for seeking therapy and how this evolved. My focus is on present distress and related life events to create awareness and successful alternative ways of moving forward. Through mutual exploration a deeper understanding of central issues evolves and fosters desired change. This is a process of discovery for adolescents, adults, familie...
Trauma, sadness, anxiety, concentration problems, grief, and challenging behaviors - like defiance and temper tantrums - are often difficult for both caregivers and children alike. They contribute to stress, feelings of isolation, and problems at school, home, and in the community. When left untreated, these issues can also lead to long-term physical and mental health challenges. My aim is to...
My passion in this life is to provide clients not only with helpful tools and techniques in order to manage stress, anxiety, fear, and depression, but too equip clients by digging deeper and working through the deep and difficult pain they carry daily, whether it be through a trauma, sexual orientation, bullying, low self-esteem, addiction, anger, failing marriages, coping with major life chang...
Concerned about yourself or a family member? I provide supportive, collaborative and empowering client-centered treatment for children, teens, families and adults. I also enjoy working with couples! My clients benefit from improvements in: communication, decision making, problem solving, parenting, strengthened relationships in couples and families, and self confidence. I have over 30 years of...
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / LBA providing psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis therapy and consulting to individuals, couples and families. One of my main specialties is helping clients understand the impact of trauma and assist them in their journey of growth. I also work with...
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, rushed? Feeling down or blah, and wondering what’s missing? Maybe you are in transition or dealing with a difficult situation or relationship. Having a safe, nonjudgmental space in order to explore your life may be exactly what you need. I offer evidence-based modalities (like DBT and CBT) in an affirming, compassionate, safe space. I view us as...
*Now offering online counseling* I offer a welcoming, warm space where my clients feel respected, heard, and safe. Whether you're struggling with everyday stress or need help with specific challenges, I hope to help you find solutions that help you achieve your goals. My primary areas of interest and expertise are anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and trauma. I have worked with a wide...
I have extensive experience working with various populations of individuals and groups with differing backgrounds. Specializing in several psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities and displaying a proven history of working with personalities and socioeconomic backgrounds of individuals with different cultural and ethic experiences....
I am a pediatric psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center. I provide assessment, treatment and consultation to children, adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, social and coping issues and obsessive-compulsive problems. I specialize in working with individuals with neuro-developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder,...
Justin Oh-Lee is a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) who received his Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, and his Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Oh-Lee received his Bachelor’s degree from Colorado College, and has completed his post-doctoral training at the National Institutes of Neurological Disorde...
Parents, teens, preteens, and Co-Parenting counseling are my focus. I work with teens and preteens needing support with anxiety, depression, divorce, low self-esteem and who struggle with learning challenges. I work to create a therapeutic environment where you and your teen feel safe to share, feel seen and heard, and can set goals, learn new life skills; to help create space between emotions,...
