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
NOTICE: Starting practice on Fridays in January 2020. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Portland, ME and can treat a wide array of presenting clinical issues. I tend to operate from a variety of clinical perspectives, including psychodynamic, CBT, emotion focused, and interpersonal. There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize myself in three succinct...
After years of working with children and their families in both home and school settings, I am well versed in issues of parenting and behavior mangagement. Children with difficulties have an impact on the entire family. My treatment strives is to maximize the individual functioning of the family member in need, as well support the overall functioning of the family; goals are to increase...
I graduated from University of South Florida with a Master's of Art degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with additional certificates reflecting my studies in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Integrative Mental Health Counseling. My experience includes work in residential, outpatient, private, state, and not-for-profit agencies. I have worked with a myriad of clients rang...
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues. My theoretical approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy but I rely heavily on an eclectic approach as...
Kylie is a licensed mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family counselor, and licensed chemical dependency counselor. She brings a high level of expertise, clinical experience, and a big heart to NW Family Psychology in helping children, adolescents, and their families work through tough issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, school failure, peer bullying, mood swings,...
I have been working with families with children, adolescents, and young adults for ninteen years. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families that seek treatment for emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, grief and loss, and self-harm and aggressive behaviors. Many times, both adult and young members of a family need...
Childhood, adolescence, and early adult years are times of great potential. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities that inevitably arise as young people move through these foundational stages of development. I work creatively with clients to optimize growth and learning, offering solutions to challenges that arise for individuals, between family members,...
I grew up in the Opelika/Auburn area before earning my Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2009. I completed a predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Following my internship I completed fellowships with the TEACCH Autism Program at the University of North Carolina and the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic. I wor...
I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passion...
As a psychologist I am committed to guiding clients to making meaningful changes in their lives. I have been providing evidenced based treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families for the past 18 years. I employ a cognitive behavioral orientation in helping my clients examine thinking patterns that many times creates and maintain our "ruts". Challenging and changing these patterns...
Drawing on more than two decades of experience, I take an individualized approach to each patient's past experiences, current concerns and hopes for the future. I am psychodynamically oriented but interactive and I incorporate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness strategies when appropriate. As part of my work with children and adolescents I collaborate with parents, teachers and other supporti...
Hello and welcome. My name is Vicki Garrison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I deeply value my work as a clinician and providing services in a manner that meets your needs. As such, my work is grounded in establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship with you and maintaining a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, confidential, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic...
I'm continuously astounded by the human being's capacity to hate and to love, to hurt and to heal. We are miraculous and complex creatures and my aim is to create a space for honoring that. I'm a licensed clinician, providing EMDR, individual, couple, and family therapy. I have specialized in eating disorders and co-morbid conditions (depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD), and previously worked a...
I recognize and value the individuality of each person and family. My goal is to provide a safe environment to facilitate healthy, positive change utilizing a collaborative approach. Exploring and building upon personal and family strengths will serve toward overcoming obstacles in life. My approach is multi-faceted and includes grounding in neurodevelopmental and attachment issues, adaptive...
Deciding to reach out for help can be a challenge. I aim to provide a comfortable transition into the therapeutic process, working with my clients to collaborate on developing a personalized treatment plan. I currently work with children (all ages) and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. My therapeutic approach is centered on understanding my client as a whole and identifying and...
