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
My counseling approach to therapy is selectively integrative as I believe in meeting the client where the client exists, and tapping into theoretical approaches that allow for maximum personal growth. With roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, I am able to balance solution based approaches with client focus models. My extensive experienc...
Welcome to The Comfortable Counselor. What if counseling could be COMFORTABLE? What if it could be done YOUR way? After all, this is YOUR life, these are YOUR challenges, and this is YOUR story to write, or even re-write. What can I do to help make counseling more COMFORTABLE for you? At my office you will find a comfortable office space where you are free to be yourself; comfortable enough to...
Dr. Schmaus approaches patients with compassion for the challenges that anxiety has brought to their lives. He teaches patients how to manage their worries and fears so that they can better tolerate uncertainty. By encouraging patients to be willing to face their fears, he enhances their ability to successfully manage stressful situations. When working with children and teens, he often involves...
The decision to seek counseling is not easy, but you've made it this far, which is a courageous first step. If you are here, you are probably seeking personal change and growth. Many of us do not want to accept uncomfortable emotions, such as depression or anxiety. I help people identify their values and the aspects of life worth suffering for. When we can accept and allow discomfort, we can li...
Do you feel like your mind is racing and you’re finding it hard to disentangle your thoughts? Is your anxiety or depression holding you back from engaging with the world? Do you feel like your emotions are engulfing you and you’re having difficulty connecting with those around you? The first step to easing that pain is seeking someone experienced to talk to. I have been practicing social work f...
Hello! I am an experienced licensed clinical psychologist. My orientation is relational psychodynamic, which means my clients and I approach problems through the lens of past and current relationships. My style is minimally structured and highly client-centered: you set the agenda and the pace. I also have a range of other techniques, like cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and family-systems...
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Starting therapy can be daunting. Living in a world where we are constantly inundated with options; choosing a therapist can be the real task at hand. You may be asking yourself how therapy can help you and what I can do to help you? Therapy is a place to unload those feelings of depression, anxiety, insecurities and doubt. Therapy can be a catalyst to change through work and challenges. I offe...
Receiving the right type of support in difficult circumstances is important. My practice uses empathy and an authentic collaborative relationship to help individuals and families to adjust to their challenges. Successful resolution to even life’s most difficult situations is possible and removing the barriers that get in the way can be accomplished. I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counsel...
My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone. My approach is...
My name is Worsham El. While my title is "therapist", I think of myself as a mental health coach. I focus on the use of your strengths to empower you. Each of my clients experience genuine engagement tailored to fit their individual needs. I am curious of your interests, your strengths, your passion,your motives, and your desires. I am eager to support you in being your best you. I don't assume...
My role as a therapist is to facilitate change, to help you find the strength and skills to move forward in your life. Life is challenging and complex and sometimes presents us with obstacles too hard to face alone. Therapy can provide you with a renewed sense of hope, self-esteem, and positive tools to make changes. I have extensive training in different therapies to meet your needs, be it...
Searching for a therapist can be one of the most difficult parts of coping, healing, and self-empowerment, because it's the first thing you must do. You must force yourself out of your comfort zone and out of whatever routine you've had before, to take the initiative and embark on a new path. When we're at our best, stepping out of our comfort zones can be daunting; when we're feeling vulnerabl...
Whether you're a teen growing into an independent adult or a young professional working a job in tech, life is never shy about bringing you stress. How do you cope with that stress? As men, we often isolate, hide our emotions, disappear into gaming, work, social media, or exercise, have destructive relationships, and often while putting others before ourselves. Holding in these stresses and try...
Do you find yourself at a crossroad? Are you wondering what you want to do, who you want to be, or how you want to be seen by others? Maybe, you find yourself stuck -- feeling like you have few or no options, or possibly, with too many options. Or maybe, you are trying to figure out which of the many ideas shared with you by your family, friends, co-workers or the world are ideas that you want ...
