Are You Struggling With School Issues?

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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

Travis Semmens

Des Moines

Iowa

I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and adults to help them solve their problems. I have been working as a therapist since 2008, and worked with children at a residential campus for the six years prior to that. I love finding solutions and watching people blossom and thrive when they are no longer burdened by their personal struggles. People of all ages struggle at times in their li...
Often, life delivers milestones that force us to do the work of self-discovery. Have you recently returned home from college without a degree? Are you a teen wondering about life after high school? Maybe you are considering a return to the workforce after many years at home wondering how you fit in a new world of work? In all of these scenarios and more, counseling can be an effective way to fe...
I work with children and adolescents who develop symptoms related to a trauma or abuse or are simply just struggling with life changes. Some of the symptoms children may develop from a trauma or abuse is nightmares, negative behaviors, defiance, thoughts of self harm, loss of appetite, anger out bursts, depression, guilt, and difficulty sustaining healthy relationships to name a few. Children a...
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in child and adolescent mental health. I currently work treating ages 13-30. I have experience working with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, aggression, anger, suicidal ideation, and more. I also provide LGBTQQ+ affirming and safe counseling and have experience working with neurodiverent teens and adults. i...
I provide specialized therapy for women, children & families. My services would be ideal for women looking for support with anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, post-partum mental health concerns, reproductive challenges, history of trauma etc. I work with women in all stages of life and utilize a variety of modalities to best fit your needs with the deeper...

L. Rebecca Propst

Portland

Oregon

Thank you for considering my services. Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually...
I believe that each individual is unique therefore my approach will be based on my assessment of your individual needs. My approach to counseling helps clients examine and understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behavior choices. I work with clients to specify goals and develop a plan to create positive change in client’s lives. My experience includes assessment and working wi...

Kristen Schmidt-Shay

Minneapolis

Minnesota

I have a strong interest in working with people who have a history of trauma and mood disorders. I use a variety of techniques especially tailored to the individual including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and exposure therapy, as well as mindfulness and cognitive techniques (CBT). I am also certified by the Linehan Board for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work from a place of...

Chris Pelletier

Fort Collins

Colorado

My ideal client requires clinical support to overcome behavioral difficulties stemming from their mental health needs. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between these behaviors and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports an understanding of self through small steps taken toward their goa...
What in your life is not working for you? What if you could identify it, explore it? change it? How would you be leading the life you seek? There is a gross misconception that therapy is for people who are chronically mentally ill. That is not my philosophy. I believe that anyone can be metaphorically driving their car on the road of life and end up off the road, maybe in a ditch. I believe in...
Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are...
Ever feel like being human isn’t always enough? Like you’re supposed to have superpowers that haven’t “kicked in” yet? Have you ever felt stuck? As human beings, we are met with obstacles. When those obstacles become overwhelming, we may feel stuck or confined to thoughts and feelings of failure, defeat, or hopelessness. I believe that our experiences allow us to create unique narratives that t...
Are you feeling lost when it comes to your personal relationships? Have wounds from your past been preventing you from accepting the love you deserve from others? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelemed with sadness, frustration, and/or anxiety that is effecting your family. Are you at a loss at how to support your children or spouse through their difficult time? Together, you and I can understand wh...

Shaylyn Forte

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Life is a journey that feels overwhelming at times. As a therapist, my greatest passion is empowering people to face life’s challenges- and I've been successfully doing that since 2014. People come to me for help because their existing coping skills aren’t working. I specialize in helping clients who experience difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, and low self esteem as well as those who...
I know actively seeking therapy and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. You’re making a very important first step in your journey of healing and growth. Our mind is a very powerful organ that deserves to be treated as such. I'm determined to bring clarity to certain aspects of your world, and find the beauty in your rebirth. The lotus flower symbolizes constant rebirth, growing from muddy...