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
Our natural desire to ameliorate pain compels us to seek relief. Change and the alleviation of suffering (depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, confusion, loneliness, challenging transitions, unsatisfying relationships) are possible. A clinician for 31 years, I have helped individuals and couples overcome barriers to emotional well-being. Your improved outlook can also enhance your overall...
Dr. Natascha Dillon is a graduate of an APA accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program. Dr. Dillon has vast experience in assessments, and treating individuals with a variety of problems. Her clinical interests lie in working with diverse populations, children/adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Although Dr. Dillon has been extensively trained in psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral...
Is your life troubled with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or difficulty managing stress in your life. Do you have a child, teenager, or family that is struggling in communication and/or building healthy relationships. Or, do you want to help your child/teenager be successful in their lives. As a therapist, I believe in empowering you as an individual and/or your family...
Sarah began her career in community and school-based mental health in 2013; and has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2016. Sarah received her B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley and received her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Sarah has extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adults, families, couples, and children. She is...
Rumi wrote, “Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” We spend a lot of time running from our pain, trying to drown it out or stuff it down with distractions--work, relationships, drugs, alcohol. When we stop running, stop hiding, we are able to face our pain head on. Only then, are we able to be fully present and aware, which is the first step ...
This is a great time to start therapy services. A GREAT therapist is someone who is Skilled, Non-Judgemental, Offers Flexible Scheduling and Affordability. They will help you identify negative patterns, enhance communication, raise self-esteem levels, heal past wounds, and find your true JOY. I can honestly say that I embody ALL of that for my clients. My passion is to see you break out of...
Do you experience hopelessness, feeling that your circumstances will never get better? Do you feel sad and down, longing to experience joy and happiness? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed, longing for the day to find emotional relief? Have you experienced a traumatic life event, and feel stuck, unable to move forward in your life? Born number seven of eight children, to parents committed to...
Does living your best life seem unobtainable? Has "life" impacted your self esteem? You have the desire for change but not sure where to start? Empowering girls and women has always been my passion. A confident, compassionate, connected female can impact more than she realizes. My goal is to meet you where you are and to push/support you to be a more confident version of you. We get stuck in wh...
"Owning your story is the bravest thing you will ever do."- Brené Brown We all have stories, some that we have chosen to create and others that were created for us. Maybe your story is easy, maybe your story is hard, perhaps your story is embarrassing or maybe your story creates feelings of guilt or shame; Whatever the story, whatever chapter you may be in, whatever chapter you may be thinking...
Do you want a safe, nurturing, and empathetic space where you can share your fears and painful life circumstances? Do you want to learn concrete coping skills to work through difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and embark on a path of improved quality of life? I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depressi...
When your child is struggling, it can help to gather information about how they learn, process information, and relate to others. I specialize in child and adolescent assessment and consultation to help families and school teams better understand a client’s educational needs, interests, and goals. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, with a focus on resilience. Through the assessme...
Is your child struggling in school? Are you having difficulty understanding your child's behaviors? Is your family affected by your child's challenges? There is hope! Let me help you find answers. I offer therapy and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents. Because each child is unique, I customize testing to make sense of your child's symptom...
**Accepting new clients for Friday daytime slots only** If you are struggling with a major life change, feel as if life is stressful right now, or perhaps you've experienced anxiety and/or depression for a while, therapy can be a helpful tool. I pride myself on connecting with my clients using a compassion focused, relational approach and working together to help you take charge of your current...
**Not accepting clients at this time.** My guess is that you’re searching for a therapist because either you or someone you love is feeling stuck—and you’re searching for a way to get unstuck. Feeling stuck is a really helpless feeling—and it can be painful when we feel alone in our stuck-ness. I believe that that pain speaks to our human design for relationship—for a life of connection with Go...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) who provides a safe and nurturing environment to assist clients in the exploration of life’s challenges and circumstances. I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I, the counselor having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop goals for improved life and work...
