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 am a licensed psychologist, receiving my doctoral degree in School Psychology from Rutgers University. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a passion for providing clients with evidence-based treatments and have focused on treating mental health and behavioral difficulties throughout the lifespan. I believe in my client’s ability to...
( English | español ) I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The years of...
Hello! I am so grateful you're here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS). I've been working in this field for over 10 years and have a heart for helping people through life's challenges. I have found that, when we learn to give ourselves grace, things change. Life feels lighter and we feel more capable of moving through it. I cen...
Jonathan treats children and adolescents with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral disorders. His graduate research was on the use of martial arts in the treatment of disruptive behavior disorders. Jonathan also performs testing for issues in adults with depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. “Therapy can be different for everyone. Sometimes you learn how to solve problems. Someti...
Are you anxious, exhausted, depressed, or otherwise overwhelmed? Do you feel as though you work very hard at home and at work, and yet you don’t feel satisfied with either? Are you struggling to manage a relationship, a family and a career? (And a pandemic?!) Are you curious about the issues that seem to be holding you back from having the life you want? Do you feel misunderstood? Congratulatio...
Hudson Valley Counseling offers individual, group and family therapy. Our therapeutic approach recognizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as an essential element in the therapy process.We look to collaborate with clients to identify core challenges in their life and assist them in developing treatment goals and objectives which ultimately empower them to take charge of the design an...
I graduated with my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University and completed a two-year post-doctoral residency in Neuropsychology. I specialize in Neuropsychological/Psychological Assessment for a variety of disorders. Typically, patients are having difficulties with school performance or may have seen a neurologist who is looking for clarification of diagnosis. Some areas of...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 10 years of direct clinical expertise treating children/adolescents, adults and couples. I am licensed to treat clients in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, New York and Pennsylvania. I have a particular passion for helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and stress. During our sessions, I am...
Before I became a psychotherapist, I had a career as a professional diplomat, and I served in different countries. Having been exposed to diverse cultures in the course of my life, I am particularly attuned to the varieties of narratives that shape people’s identities and relationships with self and others. In my work with each client, I aim to bring my unique personal and professional...
There's hope for your child, teen, or young adult! If they are tired of chaos or can't find a way out of the tunnel, I am here. Your child is not lost, only misguided by outside stress, traumatic events, judgments and invalidation. Everyone's a moment away from being rediscovered. I specialize in treating children through young adults (up to 26) and hope to guide them on their journey. I identi...
Areas of focus covered include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, coping skills, behavioral, self-esteem, social skills, grief/loss, and adjustment to new situations. Focus is on the person as a whole and helping the person and/or family system function at their highest potential....
Life can present challenges, some we live with every day, and others seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe life doesn't follow along a path we've spent years creating and working toward. The business of living can begin to feel like a grind, and simple tasks may create exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty. Unresolved and painful childhood memories seem to revisit out of nowhere, and even though you'v...
Having a child with behavioral issues can put stress on and create an imbalance in an entire family unit. My goal at Keller Child and Family Therapy is to make life better for the family by focusing on the well-being of each family member. My treatment modality is designed for children who are developmentally 1 to 5 years. Common behaviors include aggression, tantrum behaviors, impulsive...
: IS YOUR CHILD EMOTIONAL, MISBEHAVING, OR JUST GETTING STUCK? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you don't understand why your child keeps having these struggles? Is your child having melt-downs, or just feels sad and keeps isolating? Or maybe your teen doesn't feel happy, connected and confident? Maybe you feel like school is failing your child? Do you feel guilty because you can’t get...
Arista Dechant, LMHC, was born and raised in Kansas, where she attended Fort Hays State University. She graduated in 2011 with a master’s degree (MA) in counseling and earned a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Ms. Dechant has treated both youth and adults experiencing complex mood, behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating, and personality disorders. In addition, she ...
