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
In addition to my Master’s in Community Counseling, I am also fellow of the Harris Institute of Infant Mental Health (IMH) and am a nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist. In addition, I enjoy working with elementary and middle school age children struggling with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, ADHD (both assessment and treatment), anger and emotional reactivity...
My ideal client is someone who is willing to come in and make a difference in their life. Sometimes it's hard work, but it is always worth it. No matter where you are on your therapeutic journey, I am glad I can be a part of your growth, even if you don't do all your growing with me. As a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to look at problems using a systemic view. This means that I'm...
I specialize in Anxiety, Autism, Attention Deficit, Mood Disorders, and Motivation in adults and children. My therapy approach was developed through years of academic and medical research focusing on motivation, attention, and anxiety. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's degree in social welfare in 2011. I have held research and clinical positions at the University of...
My career has focused on working with children from birth through their teen years and their families. Whether impacted by trauma and attachment issues, behavioral concerns or managing difficult emotions, my goal is to help you and your family get back on track sharing laughter, joy and connection. Utilizing play based interventions, we will work as a team to understand what is happening for yo...
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Thank you for your consideration and I hope that we have an opportunity to work together. I believe that all of us have unique strengths and potential. Psychotherapy offers clients the opportunity to utilize these strengths to overcome a variety of challenges. These challenges may include anxiety, depression, addiction, career stress, separation, a...
If you are feeling confused, unmotivated, distracted, or have difficulty staying on task, this can be a sign that you are experiencing a disruption and conflict within yourself that is preventing you from achieving desired goals or enjoying your current life. While we travel this path we call life, sometimes we encounter obstacles that seem like we just can’t overcome. We all have goals in life...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with couples, individual adults, and adolescents and their families. I realize that it is a big decision to enter therapy. When I was much younger, I remember being afraid of the idea of therapy. Then one day I experienced a crisis and found myself in front of a therapist. I mark that day as a major turning point in my life. Instead of havin...
Are you struggling to find peace? Do you feel destined for more? I believe that each of us is born with a life purpose and when we are not in alignment with that energy we can feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, and even depressed. Together, we will explore the past, examine the present, and manifest a future that you’ve always desired. A few simple shifts in your awareness is often al...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Arizona and a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University. I adopt a trauma-informed approach to treating a range of presenting problems, including complex trauma, domestic violence, behavioral issues,...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, BOTH TELEHEALTH & IN-PERSON* I pursued social work with the desire to help individuals with various issues, but mostly to assist people in recognizing their true potential and ability to be a functioning successful/healthy/positive person in this chaotic world we live in. I have been working primarily with children and adolescents in the school system, since I have embar...
Trauma hides behind our problems preventing us from having successful, stress free lives. Trauma hides behind anxiety, depression, PTSD, conflict, addiction, stress, anger, relationship issues, emotional problems, negative thinking and mental health symptoms. At its core it's an ancient defense system that helped you survive whatever difficult experience you were having or are having. It's a...
As a therapist, I work with Individuals, Couples, and Families, drawing from years of training and experience, I am committed to providing the highest quality resources & support you need to find hope, healing, and growth in a caring, safe and professional place. Utilizing Evidence-Based Techniques, current research on effective evidence-based treatments, ensures my clients are provided with th...
Does your child have behavioral problems at home and/or school? Does he/she suffer from anxiety or depression? Have they experienced a trauma or have difficulty getting along with others? I can help you work thru the issues you are facing in order to achieve happiness. I specialize in Early Childhood mental health and other disorders of childhood. While kids are my specialty, I also work with...
Do you ever feel like your young child doesn't listen to you, or they do the opposite of what you ask them to do? Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based therapy to promote attachment using positive attention strategies to guide behaviors, while helping caregivers to provide consistent and predictable consequences when necessary. I work with biological parents, foster and...
Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Traumatized? Lacking focus? Confused? I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapies, tailored to your specific needs and goals. I have a fundamental belief that wellness has many levels, and that all of us how the power within to make major changes in our emotional health, relationships, and life patterns. We can partner to do this collaboratively, on you...
