Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Opelika, AL
Assessments provided include: Cognitive and Academic Issues (Intellectual Functioning, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders), Developmental Delays, Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD), Memory Concerns, and Surgery Assessments.
Dr. Smith's educational experience includes: B.A., from Auburn University, in Psychology, a M.S., from Auburn University, Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D., from Auburn University, in Clinical Psychology, with a Child Specialty Tract. She completed her Doctoral Clinical Internship, at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Medicine.
Assessments provided include: Cognitive and Academic Issues (Intellectual Functioning, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders), Developmental Delays, Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD), Memory Concerns, and Surgery Assessments.
Dr. Smith's educational experience includes: B.A., from Auburn University, in Psychology, a M.S., from Auburn University, Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D., from Auburn University, in Clinical Psychology, with a Child Specialty Tract. She completed her Doctoral Clinical Internship, at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, School of Medicine.
I also provide psychological evaluations, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Intelligence/Achievement Testing.
I grew up in the Opelika/Auburn area before earning my Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2009. I completed a predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Following my internship I completed fellowships with the TEACCH Autism Program at the University of North Carolina and the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic.
I also provide psychological evaluations, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Intelligence/Achievement Testing.
I grew up in the Opelika/Auburn area before earning my Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2009. I completed a predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Following my internship I completed fellowships with the TEACCH Autism Program at the University of North Carolina and the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic.
Aimee Whisler - Pura Vida Family Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Opelika, AL 36801
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate internal struggles, relationship challenges, and growing pains. I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. I'm here to offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
Let’s take the next step together & help you find your pura vida (Pure Life)!
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families navigate internal struggles, relationship challenges, and growing pains. I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. I'm here to offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
Let’s take the next step together & help you find your pura vida (Pure Life)!
We all have seasons in our lives when we feel stuck and need help to find our way through the tough times. Negative events can cause depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, relationship, and behavioral concerns. I create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to feel heard and understood as they grow towards becoming their authentic selves. Everyone has a purpose and a destiny. Therapy is a collaborative process. My clients and I work together to increase their resilience, recognize their strengths, and improve their sense of well-being in a safe, nurturing, and affirming therapeutic environment.
We all have seasons in our lives when we feel stuck and need help to find our way through the tough times. Negative events can cause depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, relationship, and behavioral concerns. I create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to feel heard and understood as they grow towards becoming their authentic selves. Everyone has a purpose and a destiny. Therapy is a collaborative process. My clients and I work together to increase their resilience, recognize their strengths, and improve their sense of well-being in a safe, nurturing, and affirming therapeutic environment.
Spoonie Strong Counseling and Career Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities and chronic illness, helping with coping skills and the process of adjusting to life with chronic illness, as well as improving quality of life. In addition to mental health counseling, I offer career counseling services at a private pay rate of $150/session and sliding scale. As a person who lives with multiple chronic illnesses herself, I understand the toll, both physical and mental, that living with chronic illness and disability can take on a person.
I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities and chronic illness, helping with coping skills and the process of adjusting to life with chronic illness, as well as improving quality of life. In addition to mental health counseling, I offer career counseling services at a private pay rate of $150/session and sliding scale. As a person who lives with multiple chronic illnesses herself, I understand the toll, both physical and mental, that living with chronic illness and disability can take on a person.
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2008. I have worked in the psychological field for the past 25 years. I offer individual psychological therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults. I also provide family and couples therapy. My aim is to help you identify and reach your own goals through insight, practical changes in thoughts and behaviors, and believing that a healthy emotional, physical and mental life is possible.
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2008. I have worked in the psychological field for the past 25 years. I offer individual psychological therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults. I also provide family and couples therapy. My aim is to help you identify and reach your own goals through insight, practical changes in thoughts and behaviors, and believing that a healthy emotional, physical and mental life is possible.
Dr. Britt earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 1998. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Alabama Psychological Association. She has worked in the Auburn-Opelika community for the last 21 years. Her practice is focused on providing effective, research-based therapeutic treatment to address both clinical problems as well as overwhelming stress in today's world. The clients seen in Dr. Britt's practice range from adolescence through adulthood.
Dr. Britt earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 1998. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Alabama Psychological Association. She has worked in the Auburn-Opelika community for the last 21 years. Her practice is focused on providing effective, research-based therapeutic treatment to address both clinical problems as well as overwhelming stress in today's world. The clients seen in Dr. Britt's practice range from adolescence through adulthood.
At Dunn Psychological Services, Dr. Polly Dunn provides therapy, assessments, parenting support, and school advocacy for children, adolescents, and college students. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience in the Auburn-Opelika community, Dr. Dunn is passionate about helping her clients achieve their mental health goals.
At Dunn Psychological Services, Dr. Polly Dunn provides therapy, assessments, parenting support, and school advocacy for children, adolescents, and college students. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience in the Auburn-Opelika community, Dr. Dunn is passionate about helping her clients achieve their mental health goals.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
My Time Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
It is important for me to create a safe and warm environment so that my clients feel comfortable enough to explore their world and emotions. I utilize a client-centered approach as well as integrate creative techniques that best support my clients at different moments of their lives. This means I allow clients to go where they need to in session, explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. I help clients find the strengths and resources they have within themselves to overcome the challenges they may be facing.
It is important for me to create a safe and warm environment so that my clients feel comfortable enough to explore their world and emotions. I utilize a client-centered approach as well as integrate creative techniques that best support my clients at different moments of their lives. This means I allow clients to go where they need to in session, explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. I help clients find the strengths and resources they have within themselves to overcome the challenges they may be facing.
I have a passion for working with people and helping them through their current struggles. I come from a person-centered approach and strive to provide a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.
I have a passion for working with people and helping them through their current struggles. I come from a person-centered approach and strive to provide a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Are you or someone you care about feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or anxious? Are your concerns leading you to seek help? Your search here is the first step in the healing process.
Are you or someone you care about feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or anxious? Are your concerns leading you to seek help? Your search here is the first step in the healing process.
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with children and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, youth workers and parents to assist children and adolescents with relevant issues. Let's Talk!
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with children and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, youth workers and parents to assist children and adolescents with relevant issues. Let's Talk!
At our practice, we are dedicated to offering compassionate psychological services tailored to your unique goals, helping you enhance your quality of life. With our extensive experience, we provide effective, individualized outpatient mental health care designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health disorders, need assessment services, or are looking for a neutral space for individuals, families, or couples (including both traditional and alternative relationships), we are here to support you with empathy and expertise.
At our practice, we are dedicated to offering compassionate psychological services tailored to your unique goals, helping you enhance your quality of life. With our extensive experience, we provide effective, individualized outpatient mental health care designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health disorders, need assessment services, or are looking for a neutral space for individuals, families, or couples (including both traditional and alternative relationships), we are here to support you with empathy and expertise.
Thaxton Little Counseling LLC
Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
Not accepting new clients
We do not always get to choose our circumstances but we do choose our response and behavior. However, it is not always that simple, and finding your best self takes time. Life can throw some real challenges our way but with empowerment and encouragement, I want to help you identify how to choose your best responses and behavior. Happiness is a choice and it's a choice you deserve to make for yourself. As a counselor, I strive to create a safe environment free from judgment and filled with unconditional acceptance. You are the best expert on "you" even when it may not seem clear.
We do not always get to choose our circumstances but we do choose our response and behavior. However, it is not always that simple, and finding your best self takes time. Life can throw some real challenges our way but with empowerment and encouragement, I want to help you identify how to choose your best responses and behavior. Happiness is a choice and it's a choice you deserve to make for yourself. As a counselor, I strive to create a safe environment free from judgment and filled with unconditional acceptance. You are the best expert on "you" even when it may not seem clear.
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I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
I provide talk therapy and assessment for children and adults with a range of conditions, including anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and autism (including DSM-IV Asperger's disorder). Assessment for: ADHD, autism, giftedness, intellectual disability, learning disabilities.
I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
I provide talk therapy and assessment for children and adults with a range of conditions, including anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and autism (including DSM-IV Asperger's disorder). Assessment for: ADHD, autism, giftedness, intellectual disability, learning disabilities.
Please reach out if you are interested in learning more and beginning this journey together.
Hello, and thank you for being here. I see clients and families of all ages with a framework focused on the family system. I work with children, often involving their parents or caregivers, with an attachment-based approach. I specialize in attachment-related issues, including adoption and foster care, as well as trauma, grief, and identity. I also practice therapy based on Theraplay principles and am trained in the Safe & Sound Protocol. Additionally, I work with adult clients navigating challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and recognizing their self-worth.
Please reach out if you are interested in learning more and beginning this journey together.
Hello, and thank you for being here. I see clients and families of all ages with a framework focused on the family system. I work with children, often involving their parents or caregivers, with an attachment-based approach. I specialize in attachment-related issues, including adoption and foster care, as well as trauma, grief, and identity. I also practice therapy based on Theraplay principles and am trained in the Safe & Sound Protocol. Additionally, I work with adult clients navigating challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and recognizing their self-worth.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Laura Doyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
My clients include all diversities and ages from children, adolescents, and adults, to couples, families, and those who have special needs, such as autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
In addition to having a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I also have a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Over the years, I’ve integrated small group work as a method for helping individuals learn to process experienced trauma. I have also counseled many children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
My clients include all diversities and ages from children, adolescents, and adults, to couples, families, and those who have special needs, such as autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
In addition to having a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I also have a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Over the years, I’ve integrated small group work as a method for helping individuals learn to process experienced trauma. I have also counseled many children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.