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
Do you feel misunderstood or lost in a world that pretends to have it all together? I believe our thoughts, behaviors & emotions affect our ability to live & embrace our best lives. Through voluntary acceptance of our past, present & future, we can build the skills & courage needed to successfully thrive! As a parent, daughter, former teacher, & corporate professional, I understand that often t...
There are many different reasons to seek treatment including the obvious ones-depression, anxiety, a life crisis, loss of loved one, work issues & so on. For other individuals, it may be less clear-cut--maybe you seek to better understand yourself, change your relationship patterns or learn new ways of dealing with situations without repeating self-destructive behaviors. Or maybe you are...
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self- esteem, or managing your past trauma? Does it seem like things are sometimes out of control, or you don’t find joy in everyday life? Do you find yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns? Seeking out help is the first step into your journey to live a more fulfilling life. I have over 13 years of...
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families in the northern suburbs of Chicago in both a high school setting as well as individual private therapy. My biggest passion is helping teens and their parents or guardians not only navigate the high school experience but also life outside of the school setting. My various area of interests include anxiety, depression, academ...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is licensed in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as nationally certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors. I see clients of all ages. I have a specialty in Juvenile Firesetting Assessments and Treatment, as well as, adult and adolescent anger management. I use various counseling methods depending on the clients needs an...
Are you struggling to make life work? Perhaps stuck in an addiction or habit that you can't seem to break. Are you struggling relationally? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of all your upset? No matter where life has taken you, there is hope for a brighter future. Life truly is amazing if you are willing to do the necessary footwork...and promise not to quit when the going gets tough....
People often lack information and resources or are too close to a problem to have a useful perspective on the situation. I love working with people who feel " stuck" or are bearing burdens that overwhelm them. Often, people have been thrown a “curveball” in life and need someone to come alongside them who can handle their difficult issues respectfully and confidentially. I feel it is a privileg...
I believe all humans are messy and imperfect; my goal is to assist clients in embracing and accepting the chaotic nature of life while nurturing growth and mastery over new skills and ways of coping with losses, traumas and ways in which life throws unexpected changes our way. I work creatively and flexibly with populations from 6 years old to 70 years old. I work from a person-centered,...
Taking care of yourself and your individual needs is not selfish it is necessity. I am eager to help those facing the challenges that come with life's journey. I believe that with a helping relationship, that I feel I can offer, anyone can cope with their unique challenges and develop individualized tools supportive to moving forward in recovery through personal growth, empowerment, and a renew...
Do you need someone to listen & care genuinely about you & your life without judgment. Families and life transitions can be difficult to navigate especially with divorce, blending families, adolescents with challenging behavior, aging parents, & death; compounded with financial, medical, educational, spiritual, relational, and identity decisions can be overwhelming. Depression and anxiety can...
Life is full of many challenges and if you don’t have the skills to effectively navigate them, life can be very painful. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work from a collaborative framework in working with you to build the skills found in DBT which include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance ...
Some people know exactly what they are looking to accomplish, others are not so sure. Maybe you are desperate for peace in life. Maybe you just do not know how to communicate anymore, you are alone, or you need to talk about a loved one. I'm here to sort through it with you. Usually, talk therapy is what's needed to raise your own awareness, express your emotions, and welcome healing or change....
No matter where you’re at on your travels through life, we want to be your partner on your personal road to overcoming pain, finding hope, and discovering solutions. We believe that you matter, no matter what. We invest in the lives of our clients and our team to ignite change and spark achievement both personally and throughout our community. We seek to serve our entire community. As such, our...
I specialize in evaluating children and adults who are struggling to succeed in school and at work. Adult evaluations often focus on a specific diagnosis (e.g., Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD) that may have been missed throughout childhood. I will work with your family to understand your child's personal strengths and areas of weakness. I take into account family history and...
Jim has a passion for helping people build healthy, loving relationships in all stages of life. His warm, compassionate style of therapy fosters connection through loving-kindness that leads to radical life change--to living one's best life. Jim has helped high conflict edge-of-divorce couples reconnect; those who feel stuck in life to find their way forward; those suffering from PTSD and traum...
