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
Some of us experience difficult times in our lives and we can feel alone. We may feel hopeless, disoriented, or challenged. Imagine a space where you can share your feelings, your concerns, and your thoughts with a professional. A space where you feel comfortable to share and to discuss difficult issues in your life. I am here to help. I have been working in the mental health field for over 11...
*due to Covid-19 I am accepting new clients via telehealth only* I have been working with adolescents and their families for the past seven years. Prior to that I worked for three years at an outpatient level with adults, family's and couples. I enjoy working with all types of clients and delving into family history as to what the root cause of the problem is and how to assist clients to come t...
I am the therapist you have been looking for! I help individuals/couples secure long-term solutions for their relationship. I also assist those experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties and those who are looking for a renewed since of normalcy and balance. I believe in working with clients through a cognitive behavioral approach. The approach is to practice cognitive techniques...
I specialize in working with adolescents and have 14 years experience in building therapeutic relationships with ages eight to nineteen. I help by supporting, listening, offering strategies and building skills for a wide range of issues. These issue may include: coping with traumatic events, PTSD, grief and dying, eating disorders and body image issues, interpersonal skills between peers and...
Clients come to me and receive compassionate care without negative judgment as a means to make meaning of the events of their lives. That new understanding, gained in a supportive coaching relationship with the therapist, becomes the foundation for positive change. Open and self-aware clients tend to want validation of their thoughts and challenges to what hasn't worked. Skeptical clients tend ...
Taharka Sankara holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is licensed in the State of New Jersey in the fields of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Counseling experience spans across various treatment modalities with diverse populations. Many years spent counseling adolescent and adult males with addictive and criminal behaviors in...
** Practice is currently full - have waitlist**. I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, and have worked in many types of settings (i.e., community mental health, hospital settings, school based mental health and the correctional system). Along with a BA in Psychology from the University of Alberta, a BSW from the University of Windsor, & a MSW from Smith College, I have also completed...
April Mollner is currently accepting new clients in her private practice and tele-therapy. As nationally-recognized anti-bullying advocate and keynote speaker at psychological conferences in the country she specializes in trauma, affirmative therapy, addiction & recovery. April is also known for her work with transgender youth in Hollywood & leading therapy in marginalized populations. Life...
I believe that your lived experiences and cultural worldview should not be ignored, but rather embraced. A significant part of my practice focuses on multicultural issues such as acculturation difficulties, discrimination, racial identity development, and how these issues impact our mental health. My approach to therapy is integrative and culturally sensitive. I spend a good amount of time gett...
As a therapist for adults, teens and children, I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions to help my clients manage everything from day to day stressors to major life change. I have provided therapy services for over 18 years; my experience includes a specialty in anxiety disorders for both children and adolescents. Therapy sessions offer the...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a diverse professional background including community mental health, gerontology, special education social work and advocacy, group therapy, and private practice. My goal is to assist clients to find their strengths and live an authentic life. I strive to help clients find and build a core toolbox of coping skills that can assist them through the mos...
Hello! I work with a wide range of individuals to assist them in addressing issues and motivate them to make the changes they wish to see in themselves.With utilization of CBT techniques, a supportive and strengthening approach, and a relaxed atmosphere, I assist my clients in recognizing and implementing therapeutic approaches to obtain their goals, by addressing their entire self, through use...
If you’re reading this, it's because you have decided today begins a new chapter in your life for change. Having to deal with anxiety, depression or any current issue on your own can be very stressful to deal with. As a strength-based therapist, I believe change begins with a therapeutic relationship, a relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal in therapy is to help each client...
Have you reached a place of significant worry or frustration trying to instill motivation in your tween through young adult? Do the battles take up more time and energy than the joys and satisfactions? Looking for advice on challenging relational situations? Suffering from overt battles with anxiety or depression? Are you concerned about what you see as your own or a family member's coping skil...
