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
*Available Thursday evenings* I offer integrative, dynamic psychotherapy. My goal is to help you achieve growth and empowerment by addressing the ways in which current and past experiences have influenced your self-perceptions, emotions, relationships, and outlook. Increasing self-understanding, along with exploration of internal conflicts and strengths, can lead to improved mood, and can help ...
I am a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of education, training, and professional experience in providing psychological services for individuals, couples, and families. I believe that therapy should consist of creating a safe and supportive environment to promote personal growth. Having worked in a variety of settings, I have a breadth of experience and training to treat persons across t...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. I have been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, couples and families since 2000. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to change and grow as well as become reconnected to their strengths and dreams. I see clients for a variety of reasons including grief...
Doctor of Education, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Clinician, Family Therapist, Chief Operations Officer of UBEFIT LLC, a Therapist for the state of New Jersey's Juvenile Justice Commission, and adjunct professor at Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey. My dissertation titled "An Exploratory Study of Inner-City College Athletes and Crime: Socialization, Risk, Strategy, and Hope"...
These days there are times when we need someone to talk to. For the past forty years I have embraced individuals who have experienced shame, anxiety, social anxiety, depression and stress. Individuals and families served have had questions and concerns related to caring for family members with special needs and adoptions. My approach is optimistic, empathic and enhances attachments and...
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have experience working in different settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, elementary schools, private practice, drug treatment centers, Indian reservations, and in rural locations. I enjoy providing individual and family therapy...
Your body keeps score when it comes to all the battles you have endured and past experiences are the root of present day pain. Awful mood swings, numbness, anxiety, panic, and avoidance can greatly impact living a fulfilled life. Your treatment will be customized to enhance your sense of self, emotional well-being, self esteem, and help you to develop behaviors and thoughts that assist you in...
Currently my practice is full, I apologize for any inconvenience. I have been a clinician for 17 years working with adolescents, adults and families in crisis. These stressful experiences may include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship discord. I have experience with crisis management, problem solving, goal development and coping strategies to help restor...
Are you struggling with eating appropriately? Has your physician and/or dietitian expressed concern regarding your lifestyle habits, such as weight-management and healthy exercise? Does being physically AND mentally healthy feel impossible? If you have an eating disorder or just struggle to maintain a healthy weight, I am committed to helping you become the best version of yourself. In a safe,...
Congratulations! You've taken the first step in a journey to the New Life you deserve. The thought of finding a counselor you trust, feel safe and comfortable with can be a little scary, but so is the alternative: living with frustration, pain, fear and confusion...with no end in sight. I'm always amazed at the courage of my clients as they move from a painful existence to one of hope & joy and...
All CDS Family and Behavioral Health services are FREE of cost to families and youth. CDS provides free non-residential prevention counseling services and short-term residential stays for youth ages 6-17 (Non-residential) and 10-17 (residential) and their families. One of the main goals of our programs is prevention. To this, we try to address the problematic behaviors before they are beyond th...
Does your teen or young adult take an excessive amount of time to complete a task cause it's not “perfect” Have they seemed unwilling or uninterested in things that used to make them happy Would you call your teen or young adult a perfectionist? This unrealistic expectation and need for approval can make your child feel like they are living in a prison sometimes. Perfectionism and this constant...
I believe in five distinct ideas: 1) every person is unique with their own perspectives and ideas, 2) we all struggle at some point, 3) as human beings, we all have within our power the ability to help others, 4) therapy is a powerful and useful tool, and 5) happiness is limitless. Whether I meet you in person or in an online session, the space becomes yours. It's about your wants, your needs,...
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you have faced, there is nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. I am an objective and compassionate ally, in a...
