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
Do you or a loved one, struggle with low self-esteem, confidence, or self-worth? Are you going through a difficult time in your life and need guidance or encouragement? Have you suffered a great loss in your life? Do you have a child with emotional or behavioral problems? Life can be difficult at times, and perhaps you need someone to come alongside you for additional support. I will listen and...
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." I am a compassionate and experienced therapist attending to the needs of children, adolescents, adults, families, and victims of relationship abuse. The goal for treatment is to keep it short term, work collaboratively as we identify the issues, set goals and monitor progress to ensure good treatment outcomes. I specialize in working wi...
I specialize in working with children and adolescents alongside their parents. I am also experienced in working with adults who are specifically struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or have suffered from sexual, physical, emotional abuse, or any other traumatic event. My experience in private...
I counsel individuals who identify with one or more of the following three areas: 1) under-performance (professional, academic, social, athletic, etc.), 2) stress/overwhelm/burnout, and 3) relationship conflict and drama. These are not the usual depression, anxiety, or adjustment descriptions used by many clinicians, though my clients sometimes resonate with those experiences also. I utilize...
I am both a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My background includes clinical work in medical and psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and community mental health. My work with the medical population has led me to practice with a firm belief of the mind and body connection. My experience and interests include assisting with coping with a medical...
"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated." ---Maya Angelou. We all experience difficulties. When life gets complicated, when we are overwhelmed and just need some guidance to navigate our day, when we need to feel more in control, to feel comfortable and safe, counseling is helpful. Every one of us could use someone to listen, an opportunity to speak freely and be supported...
The most effective thing that I do as a therapist is develop trusting and non judgmental relationships with the people who come to work with me. My task is to offer critical and creative views of the challenges the are presented by an individual's life and to help to develop and adapt to new beliefs and behaviors to overcome these issues. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a teacher in both...
*All programs currently full. Check back in 2021* I work best with clients who are seeking a supportive and safe environment to explore their struggles, successes and to seek healing. My approach includes a mix of modalities, including mindfulness-based approaches, AEDP, DBT, and play therapy. Therapeutic approaches will be tailored to your needs and goals. I understand the importance of holdin...
I provide psychotherapy for individuals with various difficulties in living, using techniques that are supported by evidence and could have positive effects relatively quickly. Psychotherapy can help build your coping skills for now and for your future. In addition to working with diverse individuals from across the lifespan, my work focuses on those with chronic medical conditions. I have work...
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. PLEASE CHECK IN WITH ME LATER IN THE FALL. THANK YOU! Over the past two decades as a therapist, I have witnessed the transformative power of therapy. The key ingredients are often the collaboration and connection in the therapeutic relationship as well as the willingness of clients to consider novel ideas and possibilities for their lives and then try o...
I have 30 years experience and have always lived in the Fox Valley area. I love to work with children, teens, young adults and adults. I can help to work thru issues with parenting, divorce, anxiety,depression, grief and loss , family turmoil, etc. you have the strengths within you and I offer the support, guidance and therapy to help you move thru these life experiences in a more positive and...
I provide discreet professional behavioral health assessment/diagnostics, psychotherapy, individual and group counseling, and addiction-related treatments. I also offer secure video appointments if desired and if appropriate (delivered similar to FaceTime/Skype). I primarily utilize brief cognitive-based therapies for most common mental health issues. I offer lengthier cognitive-based treatment...
"Hope is the little voice you hear whisper "maybe" when it seems the whole world is saying "no". (Anonymous) Therapy is an opportunity to reflect on your life, recognize your strengths and challenges and realize the happiness you deserve. Understanding yourself and knowing what's important to living your best life can be achieved through individual and/or group support. In a safe supportive...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience working with children, adults, couples and families using a broad range of approaches and techniques. I have worked with various treatment settings and also have a background in education and program development. My areas of expertise include: marriage and family counseling, mood and anxiety...
Many times, we feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. It is at this point that our problems can become obstacles that block us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us to overcome these obstacles by helping us to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make desirable change...
