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
Shaping Minds is a private practice counseling center that is geared towards meeting the needs of the community. We pride ourselves on being inclusive of all types of people needing support. We want to be the safe haven for those that are reluctant to seek therapy and those that already trust the process. Let us change your view to see all the possibilities that are available when you begin a...
Seeking help can seem scary. Whether you have experienced on-going struggles, are in the midst of something new, or you have decided that you want to be proactive and make a change, therapy is a place that offers solace for many. I aim to guide my clients through various modalities and techniques to meet them where they are. It is my honor and privilege to be able to walk alongside you for this...
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults with concerns including depression, anxiety, identity concerns, adjustment and life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I am particularly passionate about my LGBTQ work, both in and out of therapy. I employ an integrative approach to mental health and wellness, utilizing psychodynamic, interpersonal, and emotion-focused approaches,...
Do you have a child or teenager who is struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, peer relationships, and/or depression? Is your child showing a lot of anger, refusing to go to school, or getting in trouble at school often? I specialize in working with elementary, middle and high school aged children, special needs included. My experience allows me to help in many areas including anxiety, stress...
You are searching for someone to help you through a difficult time. Maybe you feel sad, stuck, anxious, lost, afraid or just tired of trying to figure things out on your own. You have hope that counseling will help. You have the courage to reach out and seek help. "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it" Tori Amos I believe in the healing powe...
Burnout: It has been said “it’s lonely at the top”. You have reached the top in your career, but your personal life is in shambles or you’re experiencing “burnout”. The Therapist problem solves and suggests interventions for their clients but, who can the Therapist talk to? You’re a Veteran struggling to come back to the “Real World”, and every day and night are a battle with PTSD symptoms. You...
I am what I would consider a “Modern Therapist”. Gone are the days of seeking out someone to listen to your problems. Instead, together we work to help you overcome all the things that impair your ability to achieve your idea of success. My experience includes working with families, children and adults who are struggling with issues such as childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth,...
I regard people as having their own inherent strengths and resilience which they can bring to bear on difficult challenges. A strong therapeutic relationship marked by trust, understanding and non-judgement provides the conditions in which strengths are realized, and healing and growth occurs. I pay special attention to my client’s values and goals and work to keep myself out of the way when it...
Are you a perfectionist? Do you have repeated distressing thoughts that are difficult to get rid of? Maybe you have flashbacks or triggers that stop you from doing what you once enjoyed? Hypervigilant and not feeling safe? Do you feel hollow, numb, or like you're going through the motions? High-functioning anxiety taking over? Or shame suffocating you? Maybe you've seen too much [it's just part...
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) clinical psychologist licensed in NJ and NY. In my clinical practice, I provide research-validated treatments to improve children’s behaviors, mood, and caregiver-child relationships. I am a certified Master Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT; http://www.pcit.org/find-a-provider.html) and I offer parent and school consultation to improve the academic,...
I hold space for clients as they acknowledge areas of discomfort, mentally and emotionally, and work to make sense, and find purpose and understanding there. I encourage clients to identify how beliefs, past and present experiences, and troubling memories are creating distress in their lives through symptoms of PTSD and trauma, body-image issues and eating disorders, hyper-arousal, distractibil...
Sometimes life feels like it's given us more than we can handle and we could use a bit of help finding our way. I believe that we all have struggles as well as our own individualized purpose to fulfill in life. My goal is to help you process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where love, acceptance, safety, & peace can be had. ...
My goal is to offer you compassion, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe this is key for successful therapy. I use a blend of interventions to help you identify your personal strengths, gain insight and awareness of thoughts and emotions, and heal from previo...
I want to help people find abundant joy in their relationships, in their friendships, and in their spiritual life. I want to see couples begin reconciling, parents begin succeeding, and children begin seeking God. I want to help calm the tendencies to distract and detach from reality. I am seeking those willing to begin this part of their story. Consider time spent taking care of your teeth ove...
