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
***Not accepting new patients at this time.*** Welcome! I’m so happy you are here, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work together. I utilize a systems approach and strengths perspective to meet you where you are at in your life. My primary goal is to empower you by providing the necessary tools to achieve emotional balance and growth in a safe, calm, supportive, and trauma-informed...
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I am a firm believer in the importance of making healthy changes in ourselves, as we continue to grow and heal through life’s challenges. I have provided individual, couples and family therapy. As a family system trained clinician I am well versed in family functioning and treatment planning...
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to...
My approach to therapy is to build a strong trusting relationship with each person that enters my office, allowing for us to dive into the journey of self-exploration and discovery. I believe in working to gain greater insight into the feelings you have and making powerful connections along the way. Life is tough and I am here to help hold those stresses and see the hope while we work through t...
Are you and your spouse missing each other? Are you like ships in the night whose paths never cross, signals get mixed up, and the choppy waters bring you hopelessness and fear? You are not alone in your desire for a better marriage. About 1/3 of first marriages and about 1/2 of subsequent marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, and that figure doesn't account for the loneliness encountered in ot...
I specialize in relationships, trauma, stress, parenting, and life transitions. If you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, I can help. You will gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, as well as how they affect your every day behavior. You will learn healthy ways to cope and lessen the stress. I have over five years experience supporting adults, teenagers, and...
Pascal is a licensed clinical professional counselor and holds a masters degree in Health and Human Development from Montana State University. For 4 years, he provided counseling to students in the Counseling and Psychological Services department at MSU. His therapeutic approach is adapted to each client's needs and is grounded in a collaborative, here and now relational approach. Pascal has...
You can be happy, hurting and healing all at the same time. Accept and honor every part of you. Feel your feelings. Separate your experiences from who you are. Be real with yourself, all the time. Real action only comes after real acceptance. I can support you and help you navigate through this process. I am a dance/movement therapist who serves individuals and families ages 10 and up. My...
Life can be difficult, and sometimes we need someone to share our thoughts with. We have all gotten to a place where we can’t avoid our painful feelings any longer, and need a safe space to sort them out. If you are having a major crisis; a phase of life problem that has lingered on too long; or somewhere in between—let’s take the time to figure things out. Depending on your level of exploratio...
*Currently Accepting new clients via Telehealth* What do you do? It’s the first thing we ask when we meet someone, and a huge part of how we carve out our sense of self. Work stress and dissatisfaction have major impacts on our relationships, mental wellness and physical health. If your work situation is negatively impacting you, or you find yourself wanting more from your life as a whole,...
I work with adult patients to address depression and anxiety as well as trauma sequelae which are manifest by depressed or anxious mood, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, insomnia, substance misuse, and interpersonal problems. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and relevant clinical adaptations to address mood or anxiety...
Are friends not enough? Afraid to tell how bad you feel? You feel alone, like no one gets you? Feeling out of control? You are not alone, many have had those same feelings. As an experienced psychologist, I will work to help you understand your feelings and to feel confident and in charge of your life again. In fact, this brave step, to find a therapist, brings you closer to feeling yourself, m...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Stephanie Velasco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. Stephanie worked for 2 years in the suburbs of Philadelphia before moving to the South Bay. Stephanie has spent the majority ...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, I am honored to work closely with individuals, couples and families, supporting and guiding them through life's more challenging times. My clients have a safe and accepting space where they can talk about difficult issues, as well as envision and create authentic and meaningful lives. Whether clients are struggling with depression...
Being a parent has its own set of challenges; when you add your child’s behavioral, or emotional challenges on top, it can become overwhelming for both your family, and your child. It is ok to feel overwhelmed and at the brink of exhaustion. I get this and is here to assist your child, and family work through these challenges; by helping to strengthen your child’s overall well-being. I will...
