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
Confidence; Empowerment; Optimism --- developing and strengthening these attributes creates the foundation for healthy coping behaviors, healthy relationships, and an overall healthy mind. When we feel a sense of self worth and self love we are more decisive, more willing to ask for what we need, and more willing to take social and personal risks that might lead to the best parts of our lives....
I am a skilled and compassionate counselor with an individualized approach to helping each client heal, grow, and live their best life. My training in mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy makes me a great fit for men and women who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and challenging life transitions like divorce, job loss, or serious illness. I help clients gain understanding and...
I am offering telehealth sessions during the COViD-19 crisis . I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor and I am currently accepting new patients. I believe that asking for help can be difficult and that coming to therapy is not always an easy thing to do. I try to always keep this in mind and to meet people where they are at. I work within a collaborative framework to help the person(s) connect...
Life can be hard. Navigating it alone is even more difficult. As humans we are naturally relational creatures and crave social connection, especially when managing the struggles life brings our way. Counseling offers that social connection in a safe and nonjudgmental environment that is needed to successfully manage those struggles. Primarily using cognitive behavioral therapies, I aim to offer...
Life can sometimes get pretty messy. This is why whenever you find yourself in emotional pain and hurt –there is hope. Life is difficult and we are not meant to go through this journey alone. It is my honor to encourage you, to support you, to walk with you in your struggle. I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is the therapeutic relationship, as it allows you to experience tr...
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards your own personal growth. There is a great amount of courage in seeking a life that honors your dreams and values to living your best life. In working with clients who seek to reach their goals, I find great pleasure in providing a conduit to a greater future, a balanced state of mind, and to aid you in the freedom to dream and take ...
Life got you down? Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or upset with your current experiences? Many of us are but it's often difficult for us to see it and, for some, even harder to admit it. When people experience any form of trauma, it is not uncommon for them to need help and I would love to be the person to help you get through your life challenges. My clients say my down-to-Earth, friendly,...
The relationship between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the therapeutic environment. My aim as a therapist is to help you feel valued, understood, and respected. Throughout our work together, I will provide you with a space of compassion, patience, and safety. Together we can explore your goals and emotional difficulties which are associated with stress. I have experience...
Located in Old Bridge, NJ, Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Old Bridge Marriage & Family) offers a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment to help you and/or your family move through your struggles. Whether you manage chronic depression, anxiety, PTSD, or are currently in the midst of an unexpected crisis, our clinicians are ready and equipped to help you understand how trauma is stor...
Life is a journey and our experiences helps to define who we are. There are good events that we may be grateful for and then there are those experiences that causes pain. My role as a therapist includes helping individuals with navigating those difficult portions of life. I have a wide range of experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues as wel...
My focus in the counseling process is to meet individuals in their current life stage and work collaboratively to address any issues. As no two people are the same, an aim of treatment is to personalize the process with treatment goals to address unique needs. I am passionate about working with professionals, young adults, and adolescents as they navigate changes in their world and development....
My ideal clients want to achieve stabilization in thoughts, mood, and behavior. They are at a point where they are aware of a change in their “norm” and want to process through symptoms that have surfaced as a result of that change. They are looking for coping skills and techniques to assist initially in stabilization and possibly continued work to process through past events that might possibl...
Life in the 21st century has forced many people to live with many hats and obligations. At times these hats heavy the head making life a little cluttered with stress, anxiety, shame, anger, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, and potentially depression. These feelings may negatively impact familial relationships, sexual relationships, work functionality, and social life. Everyone has the...
Michael works with adolescents, adults, and couples to address a wide range of needs including: anxiety, depression, life adjustment, suicidal thoughts, spiritual development, sexual identity, relationship communication, conflict resolution, pre-marital education, and family systems under duress. He seeks to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to move towards hope and healing....
Do you feel sad, gloomy, or disconcerted? Do you find yourself caught in the grip of worry and judge yourself harshly? Are you in the midst of a transition and having difficulty coping? Or are you simply looking to find a deeper sense of identity, purpose, and fulfillment in life? My expertise lies in working with adolescents and adults experiencing difficulty with self-esteem, anxiety,...
