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
In therapy, the client and I enter into a collaboration to find new ways to problem-solve, reduce suffering, discover patterns and build new life paths. As part of this process, I help the client: to learn about patterns of thought and behavior, to learn to be with unpleasant experiences instead of avoiding them or grasping for something else, and to practice awareness, self-compassion and...
Making change is hard and takes time. There is no ideal time to enter therapy, but I will meet you where you are at in the process, by providing a nonjudgmental and supportive environment. My goal is to support clients through their process, whether that be a student dealing with bullying issues, a life change, improving outlook on life, or dealing with problems. My passion is working with...
Life delivers extraordinary and unexpected challenges to all of us, and therapy can be the critical step toward change when provided in a collaborative, non-judgmental and meaningful way that respects mind-body health and your unique needs. I have a friendly and direct approach with years of experience treating a broad range of social/emotional and behavioral health needs; Together, we use your...
Even with the current situation, we are still accepting new clients. However, please email us rather than call. Our goal is to focus on mental wellness. We do this through a variety of treatment methods tailored for your specific needs. Our providers will work with you to determine whether CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Art therapy, or other treatment methods are best in helping you overcome your curre...
I work with parents of children who are difficult or who struggle with behavioral, developmental or sensory difficulties. My client-parent faces complex parenting challenges and emotional stresses that benefit from specialized, experienced, outside support and extra skills and tools. I also provide general psychotherapy for trauma, grief or transition. Raising a child with difficulties creates...
There are countless methods for healing & moving forward. Commitment to my clients begins with a firmly held belief in the ability of individuals to advocate for themselves & choose their own path. Emotions & feelings are a gift; they are the natural barometer for navigating our lives. Often we fear or misinterpret those emotions & fall into a holding pattern as to how to move forward. The best...
Individual challenges can cause considerable pain, anxiety, and stress in many areas of life. With specialties in nursing, psychiatry & education, I am aware of the toll life events can have upon one's sense of well-being. Through my work at the Council on Aging, university and health clinics, I appreciate and understand the unique needs as we mature. Coping with health issues and disability ca...
I am a Life & Career Coach and my practice focuses on young adults with Asperger's and other learning differences. I started Spectrum Strategies because I want to help create a level playing field for these individuals. I work with both the individual and the family to facilitate the transition from high school to the vocational world, college or the work force. I help improve time management a...
Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of your life, career, or relationships? Do you have mental health concerns due to substance use and other habitual addictions? We help you discover, explore, and overcome what is getting in your way. We provide a safe space where you can began to expand, explore, find hope, discover solutions, and experience healing. We...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with a wide array of clientele. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California Los Angeles. My graduate education and clinical training has been with clients of varied ages, ethnicities, cultural and diverse client populations....
Life can be beautiful and rich if we know how to look and experience the positive moments in our lives. I am reminded of a scene in the movie "Groundhog Day" when Bill Murray is sharing his woes that every day repeats itself, and one of the guys at the bar says "You must be a glass half empty kind of guy." Reaching the moment of acceptance of the good and the bad is a key aspect of therapy. Onc...
I am an experienced psychotherapist skilled in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.I am a healthcare professional with 35+ years of experience with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. My work is client focused utilizing an eclectic set of interventions and treatment tools. I enjoy working with children of all ages as well as adults across a wide variety of issues and...
Hi. I am Bob Mitchell and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC). I am a graduate of Asbury College, (B.A. Biblical Studies) and East Carolina University (Ma. ed. Counselor Education) and I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years working with individuals, couples, troubled teenagers, an...
Everyone struggles occasionally. While it can be hard to ask for help, you deserve to live your best life. I have helped many people resolve the issues that trouble them and go on to happier more productive lives. Let me help you focus on and enhance what is already going well in your world as we resolve those issues that feel like they are holding you back. I employ a systemic focus to help yo...
Is it hard coping with daily stressors? My passion is working with children, teens, and families to help them understand and manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment. I assist parents and children with working through barriers that affect their everyday life through a warm and collaborative, strength-based approach. I utilize creative interventions to support...