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
Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard,...
I counsel children, youth, and adults through family problems, communication skills, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, work/life balance, and relationship issues. In the session, I aim to incorporate an awareness of the physical body to reach a more inclusive feeling of wellness in your mental state. If you are feeling out of balance in your life, our work together can help you find a sense of...
Sometimes life stress piles up and we find ourselves needing to talk things through with someone. Starting or returning to therapy is a courageous step so it’s important to find the right therapist. I work with people who may be struggling with anxiety at work or in relationships, emotional pain from the past, struggles with sex, and navigating life transitions. Often times my clients want to s...
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo...
Trauma can be the root of the problems in our lives. I am a clinical social worker experienced in trauma including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, life threatening situations, grief/loss, and other traumatic events. I am highly experienced in the most common diagnoses including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment issues. My therapeutic philosophy is: build trust, develop a...
I have been in clinical practice for over 30 years and I am trained in psychodynamic as well as family systems therapy. My focus has been on primary relationships as a means of understanding current functioning. Each person comes with their own story to be understood in time. The addition to my work has been mindfulness meditation which helps us to be in the present moment in our lives without...
Navigating life's ups and downs can be challenging for anyone. People deal with many stresses, difficult relationships, career and financial difficulties, as well as difficult emotions including anxiety, sadness, shame, negativity and anger, just to name a few. Seeking therapy as a way to help address life's difficulties is a sign of strength. I respect that strength in my clients and feel...
Feeling overwhelmed and fatigued? Are you unable to get out of your own way? Are your loved ones' problems weighing you down? Has depression, anxiety, guilt and low self-esteem become the norm? Don't give up! Allow me to offer you problem-solving techniques that will help you cope with the everyday stress of modern life such as: grief, irritability, fear, stress, or life transitions in general....
Psychologist, Certified Life Coach and College Educator with over 22 years experience in empowering women, motivating teenagers and strengthening families. The ideal client is an adolescent or adult client dealing with the effects of ADHD, "failure to launch" issues, anxiety, life transition difficulties, relationship troubles, mood disorders, learning problems, decision making difficulties,...
We all have a story. Each unique story includes events and relationships that shaped who you are today. You and I will form a trusting, open, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which we will come to a deeper understanding of your story and how you can be the best version of yourself. We will explore the patterns you have formed in relationships, gain insight into what drives your emotio...
My experiences ranges from working with married couples, single adults, and adolescents. My particular training has focused on women who have experienced sexual trauma, with adjacent issues of depression, body image, self worth, and healthy relationships. I volunteered with SARP (Sexual Assault Response Program), trained in direct care for trauma victims through Livingwell Spring Institute in...
You are doing your best as a parent but raising a child feels difficult. You find yourself second guessing your parenting strategies or wondering if you are a good parent. You look at your child and you love them but you are so frustrated with their behavior. You wonder if what you are experiencing is even normal? You never thought it would be this hard. Even on your best days, you look at othe...
Do you have upsets with children who have learning issues? Did you come from a family that was affected by alcohol abuse? Are you anxious, tense or unsure of yourself? Many good people face one or more of these difficulties in their lifetimes. As the Director of a Family Services program on Long Island, the challenges of helping the elderly, young adults, teens, children and married couples wer...
