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 believe that “No man is an Island…” (John Donne), and being in relationship with one another can be hard, but worth it. I have a passion in working with children, individuals, couples, and families in restoring relationships with each other, and ultimately finding relational peace. My goal in therapy is to create a non-judgmental, safe space, as you begin to share what brought you in. I...
I've been a practicing counselor for over 10 years. I received my bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University Fullerton, my master's degree from Montana State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Montana in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a 19-year member of the Montana Air National Guard. I specialize...
I am honored to be considered as a therapist in your journey towards peace and happiness. My expertise centers in trauma-informed care, specifically in childhood adversity and eating disorders. Making peace with your body, with your past, and with your future are goals that I want to help you achieve. I value an approach that involves understanding and honoring the context in which your emotion...
Life can be an emotional roller coaster, and sometimes we feel stuck, out of control, or hopeless. We can feel inadequate and misunderstood.. What makes us successful are the coping skills we learn to use, the ability to set boundaries, and proper communication. Together, we will create a plan to address what’s holding you back, and at the same time enhance your strengths. I prefer to meet with...
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and guidance. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions, I promote change and transformation by...
I provide private practice recovery counseling, teen coaching, parent coaching, and interventions in Orange County. I work with individuals and families, addressing a number of challenges including substance use disorders, family conflict, academic issues, vocational struggles, and provide assistance navigating everyday life stressors. My mission is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals ...
℠ People will often seek Brian’s help when all else has failed them. Whether for anxious/depressive/compulsive symptoms, relational or sexual issues, or a sense of fragmenting or emptiness-or to make other life transformations. He works with skill & sensitivity to help clients catalyze change, open to new possibilities-and simultaneously find acceptance for themselves where they are-as they are...
Dr. Taborga's experience and training includes approaches based in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment interventions, Psycho-dynamic, Solution-Focused, Reality Therapy, Family Systems, Behavioral Interventions and Play Therapies. These approaches provide the basis for helping clients to bring the unconscious scripts into conscious awareness, understan...
I believe that counseling offers a path to a happier and healthier life, and it is my goal to collaborate with you to achieve those goals. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with issues such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, codependency, suicidal ideation, trauma and relationship issues. Many of these challenges feel insurmountable and it is my goal to offer...
It's difficult to find the right therapist, with the many different treatment approaches, personalities, and even worldviews. As a Catholic-Christian therapist, I know it's especially challenging to find a therapist who is professional (ie, not a pastor or preacher) and yet competent to understand the unique experiences and challenges of people of faith. There are many reasons why people might...
As a philosophical counselor, I utilize philosophical tools and theories to help my clients rationally address common issues that arise in life, and in doing so, learn to think more clearly, critically and deeply about them. Most of the issues we face every day are not pathological—they are not the result of mental illness—but rather just a part of life. These include questions about what caree...
Building upon your strengths in creativity, mindfulness, and compassion, I work with you to explore new ways to deal with the obstacles (anxiety, creative block, depression, losses, relationship problems, stress, and etc.) in your life. I provide individual therapy and creative coaching, discovering the best approach with you to partner and align with your values, so you achieve your goals in...
Is your child cute as a button but can't sit still, is easily distracted, bounce off walls, screams for attention, has tantrums/anger outbursts and can't focus? Do you constantly get calls from your child's teacher due to fights and disruptive behavior? Is your child brilliant but can't reach his/her potential due to behavior issues? Is your child struggling due to death in the family, divorce ...
Does your home environment feel tense or like you're "walking on eggshells?" Have you experienced pain, loss of or separation by a close family member or friend? Does parenting your children seem overwhelming and like a never ending battle? Do you wish these relationships would just get better? Informed by the post modern Ackerman Institute Model for Family Therapy, I have been trained to give...
How have you been coping with what is currently taking place in your life? My name is Ashley Donegan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Washington, D.C. I have been practicing as a social services and mental health clinician since 2014. I am apart of this field because my passion is to help others figure out themselves by offering my clinical guidance. To accomplish this, I...
