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
I enjoy working with a diverse clientele, though I specialize in issues of identity, including history of traumatic invalidation, questioning gender and sexual identities, and struggles with body image and dysphoria. I have specific interest in helping individuals successfully navigate difficult life transitions and learn how to confront patterns of behavior that have historically held them bac...
( English | español ) It is hard to navigate feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, grief, despair and frustation in life. These feelings may be the result of a transition, unexpected changes, loss, stress and juggling multiple responsibilities. You would like to improve your sense of self-esteem, your ability to express what you need, your ability to challenge irrational beliefs, and acquir...
As a trauma survivor, the Coronavirus Pandemic is surely bringing up lots of grief, fear, sadness, and stress. After experiencing trauma, it can feel like nothing makes sense. Your body is reacting with anxiety, exhaustion, and pain (or feeling nothing at all). You feel like everyone has an idea how you ‘should’ act. You might even feel like you have to offer ‘proof’ by telling your story or...
With over 17 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elemen...
**Waitlist for new client appointments** Once upon a time, in a land far-far away, a charmingly flawed person, met with life’s challenges and lived happily ever after. . . but let’s get real, life isn’t a fairytale. You don’t have ruby slippers or a fairy godmother to wish your problems away. That’s where I come in . . . I will provide a safe space for you to talk about your struggles, explore...
It takes great courage to go to counseling because it requires us to be vulnerable. The paradox is that it is precisely through our vulnerability that we arrive at greater joy and belonging to ourselves and to others. Let me start off by saying that counseling can really make a difference in the quality of our lives. With my clinical experience and background, I help people find their true selv...
I am a dynamic therapist with 15 plus years experience in the field. I have worked with various age groups including adolescents, young adults, parents, nad elderly who have struggled with various degrees of mental illness. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues or would like to improve aspects of your life you are struggling with, then I might be the right person to t...
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety” (Maslow). Moving through the stages of life doesn’t always go as we expect. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children and adolescents, as well as adults. I want to support you and your family through the difficult stages of life. Whether you are a younger person,...
Welcome! As a Marriage and Family Therapist I believe everyone has their own story and I am honored that these stories are entrusted to me for processing and healing. In my work, I draw from my education, clinical experience, and personal experience, including my own successes and failures. My goal in the therapy room is to be open, respectful, curious, and to hold you accountable to your heali...
When people experience life’s struggles, it is not uncommon for their lives to feel like they may be unraveling. My greatest passion is to assist my clients in picking up those pieces and putting them back together piece by piece, no matter how big or small. I strive to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for clients to thrive. I assist clients who include children, adults, couples and...
I believe there is a balance in every facet of our lives. Balance refers to a state of equilibrium a point where we all find calm. I would venture to say a place or state we all strive to achieve. Yet, we also know our lives are filled with those times when things are just not what they used to or should be. Whether your part of a sandwich generation (caring for children as well as elderly pare...
I believe that counseling helps others help themselves and is the first step to make the changes they desire. Psychotherapy can help guide you along the path towards self-fulfillment and discovery. My main theoretical approach, as well as techniques used, stem from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion to work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, existent...
I am a Licensed Clinical MH Counselor and Registered Play Therapist specializing in treating children, parents, and women of all ages. Having previously taught kindergarten and serving as a school counselor, I am very familiar with childhood issues and well-equipped to address them. I help women, children, and parents develop effective strategies to manage emotional and behavioral issues; as we...
While working towards change can be difficult and uncomfortable, I strive to have the hour in which we meet be a safe place where you gain hope that you have the tools to feel better! I am trained in body-centered therapy, which means I can help you pay attention to your body's signals and how it connects with your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I like to teach skills such as mindfulness th...
You have the freedom to create the life that you choose. Rather than conforming and living out someone else’s vision, let’s work together to embrace and build upon the things that make you unique. I support a community that encourages people to use their abilities and talents in a productive way by working with neurodivergent (Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia) people and families to construct...
