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
As a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor, I join with each individual to offer person-centered, trauma-informed interventions to enable each person an opportunity to come closer to creating a life filled with well-being, balance and positive growth. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities enables me to support the individuals' strengths as they take positive steps toward solution...
I believe all people possess the courage and strength to overcome life's obstacles. I believe with the right mindset and mental health foundation, change is attainable. Is therapy something you have thought about or tried in the past? There are many factors that bring people into therapy; however, one consistent theme seems to persist throughout; the want to learn about or change one's self. I...
I enjoy helping children and adolescents discover their potential and better understand and reduce the symptoms that brought them to therapy. We work collaboratively to learn new skills to apply to all areas of their lives as well as discovering a sense of peace. I work with parents to help find more effective parenting skills that lead to less anxiety, frustration, and anger about their childr...
I am co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc which is a psychotherapy group practice in DC and VA. The goal of our service delivery is to improve functioning and mental well-being for adults, children, couples, and families in the DMV area. Individualized services are available to meet most client needs including services for: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, mental disorders, alcohol and...
Maya Angelou once said: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Committing to therapy may be intimidating or scary, though I will provide you the most comfort and ease to overcome and manage difficult times in life. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience working with all ages and in various settings. I am currently a licensed clinical social worker within an...
Having worked with a broad spectrum of children, adolescents, adult individuals and families in a variety of clinical and non-profit settings, Michael has a passion for helping others establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Michael’s areas of expertise are the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, PTSD, stress, major life transitio...
I offer client focused counseling for late adolescence, teens, adults and mature adults 65 and over. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Life change, relationships and family. With specific experience and expertise with individuals of all ages seeking a change in life. Things like finding your passion and life path, navigating through life, depression, emotional stress, anxiety...
According to Berne Brown, “we can’t be brave in the big world without at least one small space to work through our fears and falls.” I would like to provide you with that space to work through current issues, future goals or past trauma. I take a warm, non-judgemental, culturally humble, and compassionate stance with my clients, providing them with a safe space, the opportunity for...
“I’m here to encourage people in their moments of hurt, confusion, and disorder. I work to enlighten them on how to use tools to begin healing and growing. I focus on empowering them as they embark on these journeys with me, so they are equipped to thrive when they are ready to navigate without me.” Clinical interests include but aren't limited to, community mental health, client...
I deeply value peoples' ability to be honest and kind to themselves so they can recognize when change is needed, but also forgive themselves for having struggled... because struggling is human. We all struggle, we all make mistakes, and we all have been in a place where we may not have presented as our best selves. Things in life can be difficult and we may lose sight of our importance and valu...
I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. I am here to he...
Therapy is a time to appreciate and develop patterns that are healthy and fulfilling, instead of just focusing on what's going wrong. I work towards establishing a trusting relationship where together we can collaboratively create goals that address your needs. I work both with individuals and families to address symptoms in a way that sustains long term change. I always integrate tailored...
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker serving adolescents, adults, and couples, experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, effects of past trauma, issues related to gender and/or sexuality, life transitions, and challenges within interpersonal relationships. I utilize a variety of modalities to inform my approach, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based skills,...
Dr. Mary Huffstead is a licensed professional counselor, national board-certified counselor, and a child and adolescent trauma professional. Dr. Huffstead has extensive training in individual, family/couples, group and play therapy. She has a wealth of experience with a diverse client population ranging in age from primary school through adulthood. Her primary clinical work encompasses anxiety,...
I work with families, children, adolescents, and adults, to understand their emotional health, learn emotional regulation, identify personal strengths, heal from traumatic experiences, and find positive ways of expressing their thoughts and feelings, providing support and hope for strengthening connections in relationships and in the family. I serve families in learning positive parenting skill...
