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
Erika Varela has been a clinician since 2008. She has experience in working with the following issues: ADHD, PTSD, Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Trauma, Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks with Phobias, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anger Problems, and Grief. Erika has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. EDUCATION AND...
I am a licensed professional counselor who comes with many years of experience in working with both adults and children. I am a firm believer that people have the power within themselves to overcome all odds. I like to focus on pulling out the strengths that people so often ignore or are unaware of. I then assist my clients with using their strengths to manage life's struggles and work toward...
As a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in children ages 4-12 years. I engage them with both therapeutic play, creative arts interventions and therapeutic games. When children and young adolescents come to therapy they need to feel safe and enjoy the experience while learning skills to improve how they feel. When families come to therapy, they look for guidance from an experienced therapis...
Leigh Wooten, Ed.S., BCBA, is a Licensed School Psychologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been a practicing School Psychologist for twenty years. Mrs. Wooten provides school psychological services and educational evaluations. She specializes in evaluations designed to measure learning and processing information (short term/long term memory, etc), such as evaluations fo...
Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you have a child struggling with peer relationships, bullying, self-esteem or been through trauma? Has your family experienced a life changing event? I specialize in providing the necessary tools to cope and engage in healthy behaviors. I use strength and evidenced-based orientations to foster growth, change and gain insight. Together...
My goal is to help people solve the problems that create barriers to experiencing joy in their relationships, their work and their life. Sometimes these problems give rise to depression, worry, loneliness, or fear. With a deep attunement I am often able to hear and relate well to people's concerns. I particularly specialize in treating addiction/ recovery concerns, marriage and relationship...
Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I firmly believe that only you can give yourself permission to live the life you desire. I work in a transformational manner to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the...
I'm a counselor in private practice and a mother who has both personal and professional experience with families with children with special needs. I'm familiar with working with families who have children with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Trichotillomania, Tourette's, Developmental Delays, and Depression. In graduate school, I received the Thesis Award for "Mother's Knowledge of Asperger's Disorder and...
I specialize in women and teen issues. I have years of experience working with children with autism and implementing behavior supports. I have provided couple and family therapy as well. I also provide Christian based therapy, helping individuals find their faith and strength by the word of God. I am a certified EMDR therapist. This modality is extremely effective for individuals with depressio...
I have been a Connecticut licensed clinical psychologist for more than 40 years . I have offices in Shelton . However, because of this pandemic, I see clients electronically on Skype. Among my areas of expertise are psychological testing, individual therapy, group therapy, In addition to my years of clinical experience,, I have been teaching psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level ov...
Throughout life, we encounter situations that we may not always be able to control. What we can control, however, is how we choose to feel and react. Those choices are more powerful than ever! At Power of Choices, we will work together to build and sustain growth in every aspect of our lives. We will use your strengths to empower you and work through what may feel like an uncomfortable place to...
I would describe myself as an intuitive, and nurturing therapist. I provide non-judgmental counseling filled with unconditional positive regard, and I focus on my clients' overall personal growth and wellness, not just the identified problem. I believe in incorporating the healing power of play and laughter into counseling regardless of client age. I also concentrate on helping my clients to...
Real change comes from understanding why our impulses and behaviors hold us back from experiencing our true potential and discovering the skills to create change. My goal is to help you better understand the challenges you and your family may be experiencing and work together towards a healthier way of functioning. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer over 10 years of experience provid...
I believe we are all traveling down the road of life. On your road you may have come to a stop or hit a hole in the road and may need a little help reading the map. I truly believe therapy is a partnership to help you find the best path. Whether you are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, or any other stresses in life there are options. I work with families for premarital, marit...
Rene is a Texan-turned-New Yorker, drawn to the city by his affection for people-watching, music, architecture, and multiculturalism. He cites some of literature and film’s most neurotic characters as inspiration for becoming a psychotherapist, and enjoys interacting and helping his clients get to deeper places of self-insight. Today, Rene works in private practice and provides services to peop...
