Schooling can be a tumultuous time for children and adolescents as they develop as individuals while growing their intellect, social skills, and peer interactions. Children and adolescents may run into various problems in school, including learning disabilities, bullying, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, drugs, and alcohol. When parents feel their child is struggling, they may choose to have them engage in counseling.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for school issues vary. Therapists work with children, parents, and other health professionals to determine an individual treatment plan. The plan may also include speech-language therapy or skills training for cognitive disabilities or neurodiversity, substance use treatment for drug and alcohol problems, or cognitive and behavioral interventions for anxiety, depression, or peer issues.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With School Issues
Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping families, parents, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from behavioral health disabilities. Our services also include group therapy, parenting support, advocacy, home-based support, conflict management skills, social skills training, life coaching, bereavement, stress management, divorce mediation, ...
Seeking help when in emotional distress can be challenging and isolating, and I hope to bring comfort and relief to that process. It can feel like no one understands what you might be experiencing, or may even be difficult to understand your own emotions. In processing those emotions, thoughts, or experiences, you can work towards achieving clarity, insight, and move forward towards acceptance ...
I love working with client with various life challenges; anxiety, depression, cultural adjustment, trauma, relationship issues, family of origin issues, behavioral issues, etc. I work together with client to set the goals based on client's identified needs and my assessment. I use various therapy modalities including psychodynamic, CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, expressive therapy modalit...
At times, we struggle through life’s challenges, perhaps feeling stuck or unsure of the path forward. Maybe you’re going through a stressful transition, burdened by emotional pain, or just have an inkling that life isn’t going “right.” Psychotherapy can help you navigate life’s difficulties and cope more effectively. My focus is to understand your concerns, help you consider underlying causes,...
In this amazing journey of life, are you experiencing anxiety or depression, having issues managing emotions, feeling hopeless, dealing with chemical abuse, dealing with trauma or stuck in the past and/or hit a stumbling or roadblock - any of which may be difficult for you to overcome? With compassion, encouragement and a christian foundation, we - together, will focus on your inner strengths t...
Everyone is unique. We experience unique challenges, from living with a developmental disorder or disability to dealing with anxiety, stress, lack of focus or motivation. While struggling to live a more effective and efficient daily life, communicate our wants and needs, break down bad habits or acquire good ones, or accomplish difficult task and achieve personal goals. My role as a Behavior...
As a mom, single parent, and professional, I know how important it is to check-in with ourselves; understanding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Now that we are all facing a challenging time in our country, our world, I hope to support those in need of mental health counseling. First, we need to say to ourselves we are doing the best we can. And, then we need to reach out to the resources...
Before joining The Chesapeake Center, Nancy Mahaney, PhD worked for over twenty five years in a successful private neuropsychology practice in Sacramento, CA, where she served a wide range of individuals affected by ADHD, developmental learning disorders, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression. She is particularly skilled in detecting how one’s brain work...
Veronica Chang, PsyD has a long-standing interest and experience in the assessment of ADHD, executive functioning, learning disorders, and memory. She first worked at The Chesapeake Center in December 2008 as a psychology associate, conducting psychoeducational evaluations under the supervision of doctoral-level psychologists. Dr. Chang then returned to full-time graduate studies where she earn...
Having overcome tremendous adversity in my own life, I recognize the importance of helping others navigate and overcome theirs, especially during such an uncertain time. I am both a provider and a client of therapy, which allows me to better understand the individuals I work with. In our daily lives, it can often feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions. I want therapy to...
Life is tough!!! Sometimes it feels that it won't get any easier or it won't get better. And I get it!!! Hello my name is Melissa, and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 11 years of mental health treatment and consultation experience. I am a very open minded therapist, and I seek to provide culturally diverse therapy to a variety of individuals, and their lifestyles. I hope you wi...
Our lives tend to become complicated and overwhelming despite our best efforts, everyone struggles at times and needs help. I am here to help you navigate through those complicated and overwhelming times. I want to assist you in finding healthy methods to cope, develop and maintain positive relationships and sustain an overall better feeling of wellness. I am a Licensed Social Worker who posses...
I am a psychological Assistant with Core Insights Psychological Group, and supervised by Dr. Norval J. Hickman, III. I have trained and worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, high schools, and community/psychiatric outpatient clinics. I have experience treating a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, job-related stress, educational problem...
As a queer identifying therapist, I understand personally and professionally, how important knowledgable and affirming care truly is for all. That is why an essential part of my practice is creating a space where you feel welcome, seen, and respected. I have an authentic, engaging, and laid back collaborative style modified uniquely to you. My goal is to work alongside you in a meaningful...
Do you sometimes find yourself experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness more than you would like? Perhaps you feel stuck in a pattern that stands in the way of you taking the next step or moving toward the next level in your life. Do you make the same self-defeating choices and you are left wondering how and why this pattern keeps repeating itself? Are you ready to find a greater sense of...
