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
I created my practice, Hope+Wellness, based on my philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. I believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. My approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives. At...
Welcome! I work with individual adults, teens, and couples who face many challenges, including but not limited to: trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, low self esteem, relationship conflicts, life transitions, grief, education & career decisions, identity development, and those struggling to find meaning & purpose in life. I value working with diverse clientele, including members of the LGBTQI...
It is so common for people to walk around feeling lost and powerless, surviving a world they perceive as beyond them. The truth is we do not lose ourselves, we simply conceal our true self. We forget who we are. We conceal the inner child within who holds our joy, creativity and curiosity. We get caught in a cycle and feel disempowered to shift our reality. Everything you have experienced thus...
I specialize in developmental and psychological evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Common diagnostic concerns include autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, ADHD, and social/emotional/behavioral difficulties. I also provide family and individual therapy using cognitive behavioral strategies to help with behavioral problems, anxiety, and social skills....
**TAKING MATERNITY LEAVE MAR-JUN 2021** I provide therapy intended to reduce distress and conflict by improving relationships and building self-confidence. By providing support, validation, and thoughtful questioning, I aim to assist individuals in finding their own version of stability and happiness. Though I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life, I particularly enjoy...
Many of us feel as though we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders…and we do! Our bodies and minds are the sponges for our world and they tend to absorb the challenges we cross. Our stress affects our physical bodies as well as our minds, and it is important that we connect the two when we heal. Using traditional and holistic approaches, I help teens and adults heal from past trauma,...
Having struggled to accomplish my own goals and dreams in life, I bring much personal experience in anxiety, depression, marriage, parenting, poverty, grief/loss, and trauma to my practice. As a lifetime resident of Northern Michigan, I look forward to encouraging, teaching, and building up others in my community and surrounding areas. My passion for the arts, coupled with a master’s degree in...
As human beings, we have the amazing ability to persevere and overcome extreme difficulties. Believing this, I offer counseling for a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, coping difficulties, and behavioral challenges. My desire is to help you recognize your strengths so you can persevere through difficult circumstances. Coming from an Amish background, I value th...
I have been working with children and their families in a multitude of settings for over 20 years. With a decade of experience working with children with severe emotional and psychiatric difficulties. I understand that people need to have the proper motivation and desire to want to change their behaviors. I have the the tools, knowledge and the ability to encourage and motivate individuals,...
The clients I have seen in my practice typically live in a stressful and ever-changing world where life can be demanding, confusing, and overwhelming. You do your best to cope but nothing seems to work out. Maybe what you need is a break from the vicious cycle so you can think more clearly. Maybe having someone to listen and validate your experience is what you need. Maybe you are looking for n...
Talking with a therapist can help you deal with thoughts, behaviors, symptoms, stresses, goals, past experiences and other areas that can promote your recovery. Of course, talking with a therapist about personal issues can be tough, but it can help you come to grips with problems in your life. It can also offer an emotional release and a sense of really being heard, understood and supported....
Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. M...
Everyone desires to be healthy and whole. If you envision a solution, you may not have an idea about how to achieve it. You may not imagine that a solution exists for your situation. However, there are no real limits when you pursue a path that leads to living your best life ever. It is your time! One way - among others is to "make a life change that will change your life". Picture this, You at...
Working with individuals is a privilege to me and one I do not take it lightly. Everyone has their own path, their own journey, and none are easy. I am here to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families on their journey through good and bad, happy and sad. Whether working through addiction and recovery, grief and loss, LGBTQ needs or issues, relationship issues, or depression and anxiety...
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** In today's world things are so fast paced that we rarely have a moment to actually stop and breathe. There is no time to process anything before we are on to the next thing. Yet most of us are carrying burdens from the past and present. That is where I come in! My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for healing to begin. We think we can jus...
