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'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching in the K-12 public system for 18 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing a child's emotional/behavioral concerns. While I counsel children individually, the therapeutic process is a family affair. By aligning with your family -- not as a director, but as a...
Have you or your child hit a wall in your ability to move forward despite your best efforts at seeking therapy & meds? Is your family life suffering from the symptoms of your ADHD? Your Child's ADHD/ASD? I can help. Neurofeedback is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADHD. You know that your child is wonderful, you know that you have been tryin...
As a clinical psychologist, I work collaboratively with clients who are seeking to become “unstuck,” to meet new challenges, and to navigate relationships and emotions. My goal is to develop a nuanced understanding and appreciation of my clients' values, needs, and struggles. Together, we clarify obstacles, evaluate coping strategies, identify personal goals, and develop the skills necessary fo...
I am currently accepting new patients via Telehealth. Is your teen or pre-teen suffering from depression or anxiety? Are they struggling in school or with their peer group? Through the use of art, crafts and play therapy techniques, your child can learn new ways of coping. Children and teens don't always have the ability, or the words, to share how they are really feeling. Instead it comes out ...
Tired of struggling just to get through the day? Does it contribute to family or relationship issues, low self-esteem, and stress? Has working or keeping your job become an additional challenge as a result of these obstacles? If wanting to get through the day without feeling like you have to force yourself to get out bed is something you desire, you're not alone if you're suffering from anxiety...
I see children all ages. I use experiential play therapy, sand tray, expressive art therapy, & Filial Therapy. Issues: anxiety, depression, “don’t fit in” children, “acting out” behaviors & difficulties. The family is included as much as possible. I work with County Social Work Units - Child Protection, Foster Care related issues; Reactive Attachment Disorder, Complex Trauma, & other concerns. ...
Life isn't always what we expect it to be. And while family and friends can be great supports, sometimes we need an objective person to talk to who isn't personally connected to us. That's where seeing a therapist can help; you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. I provide a comfortable, caring atmosphere where you can speak freely without fear of judgment. We'll focus on the things th...
Ready to better understand how your brain function or learning impacts your day-to-day life? Ready to move forward in your life? I offer Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy Services. My testing clients may have a neurological disorder or difficulties with attention, focus, organization, and/or memory, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical conditions, and comorbid...
I have experience working with and providing therapy to children, adolescents, traditional/non-traditional college students and adults in wide variety of settings. I primarily work from an Interpersonal Process Approach (IPA) that focuses not only on symptom reduction but is focused on the therapeutic relationship and how it can be used as a vehicle to help promote change. The therapeutic...
I work with children and parents to provide strategic intervention combined with a supportive and non-judgmental approach. My technique is effective in reducing symptoms of anger, non-compliance, fighting, frustration and alienation in the parent/child relationship as well as the family as a whole. I have over 40 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings; all of them focused on...
Welcome! You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I provide counseling, psychoeducation and support to children, adolescents and adults. In our work togethe...
Are you feeling stuck or trapped? Do you need to drop into greater self-awareness or “grounding”, but you keep getting “triggered” and respond in your old ways? Have you tried meditation or yoga, yet feel something is missing? Have you sensed true “flow” and playfulness in your interactions with others or within yourself, but, sadly, it is just not consistent? Does your composure disappear when...
I specialize in empowering people who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety to access their innate resilience and healing which persist in spite of stressful life circumstances. It inspires me to make restorative connections with people built on mutual trust, safety, compassion, and positive regard; to get results, I combine trauma-focused and trauma-informed CBT with integrative...
Do you have the desire to explore your emotions, understand your feelings, and create your own processing of the human mind? Do you need assistance in solving the questions that start with “Why” or “Am I” in a safe space? As an experienced helping professional and change agent, my journey to leading others to a clear path of healing has been quite fulfilling. My goal to providing the best...
