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
***PLEASE NOTE: I am not currently taking referrals**** My ideal client can be anyone. I approach counseling from a wellness model, which means that I believe that people are inherently good, and that people tend to thrive under the right conditions. I am most interested in creating deep and lasting changes, and for most people this is long-term work. My clients tend to find me warm and...
Do you find yourself at a crossroads or yearning for more? You may be at a breaking point or you may want to make some changes and you don't know where to start. I will ensure a safe and warm environment for exploration. We will move at a pace comfortable for you. Taking the leap of faith into therapy takes courage. We will engage in a process of empowerment to help you feel more centered &...
The Family Enrichment & Play Therapy Center is a certified non-profit, 501(c)(3). We provide both general and trauma based counseling for children of all ages, include adolescents and teens as well as their family members. We recognize and respect the family system; our services include the whole family. We are trained to work with each individual within the family unit. We provide play therapy...
My goal is to help individuals accept themselves for who they are while learning skills to enhance their life. I meet each individual where they are, and provide a non- judgmental environment for them to experience who they truly want to be. I truly believe that if you are patient with yourself and others, you can attain a more peaceful and happy existence. I specialize in working with children...
I help individuals and couples who are seeking change, both big and small. If you need to get out of pain, want more from yourself or your relationships I can help. If you feel like you want more from yourself, others, life or your family relationships, it's time to understand yourself better and why your life and relationships aren't working the way you want and need! If you are ready for more...
Has this moment in time triggered feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and overwhelm? Then, together we will provide a SAFE space to help you process your emotions. Our sessions will Focus on BUILDING your self-confidence, ENHANCING your communication skills (finding your assertive voice), PRIORITIZING your goals and EXECUTING steps to move you FORWARD. Our goal is to provide you with tools that wi...
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, grief, excessive worry, obsessional thinking? Do you feel your challenges are overwhelming? Do you wish you could just enjoy your life again? I work with clients with a range of troubles and challenges to overcome their difficulties and reclaim their lives. I am specialized to work with both adults and children using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT...
Are isolation and quarantine leaving you feeling overloaded or struggling to get through the day? Do you ever feel anxious or overwhelmed with life? Have you or your child/teen been struggling with anxiety, irritability, or frustration? Does your child/teen have difficulty coping with change, life transitions, or separation? Have you or your child/teen experienced grief & loss? Does your...
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, over all happiness, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not...
Kelsey graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health practitioner, licensed professional counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Kelsey worked as a recovery specialist in an acute mental health care facility for three and a half years which allowed her to work with a variety of diagnos...
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual and family therapy to older adolescents and young adults. My general practice is the treatment of mood disorders, substance abuse, and adjustment disorders. My special focus is the treatment of individuals ages 16-35, who struggle with co-occurring disorders, and facing family challenges, legal issues and school-related difficulties. I...
Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual, couple and...
In every phase of life, we are presented with new challenges: stress, issues at work, challenging relationships, feeling stuck, depression, difficulties with your kids, difficulties with your parents, pain, loss, anxiety, fear. It is not always easy to manage these challenges when they come our way, and sometimes we just need some support in processing it all, and figuring out what to do next....
Dr. Lauretta Brennan is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia. She has experience helping children, adolescents, young adults, and their families address individual and family relational challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and strained parent-child relationships, from an evidence-based perspective. Dr. Brennan has extensive training in cognitive-behavioral...
I believe that everyone deserves a safe, calm, therapeutic space to work through life’s stressors. I aim to create that space for my clients by validating their feelings and offering a new viewpoint from which to work through problems. Respect, unity, and sincerity are at the heart of the work that I do. Having a background in mindfulness allows me to assist my clients in analyzing a situation...
