Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in San Marcos, CA
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and have been in practice for over 18 years.
Having practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego I carry a depth of experience and offer a culturally sensitive and practical approach. I've worked with students from pre-school to adult, from severely disabled to gifted. I also provide counseling for success in academic settings from elementary school to college.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and have been in practice for over 18 years.
Having practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego I carry a depth of experience and offer a culturally sensitive and practical approach. I've worked with students from pre-school to adult, from severely disabled to gifted. I also provide counseling for success in academic settings from elementary school to college.
I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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. Additionally, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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. Additionally, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Mitchell, a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist with 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families.
I utilize proven methods to identify individual strengths and learning styles, creating a safe space for clients to develop coping strategies and build confidence. Through a warm, evidence-based approach, I emphasize self-compassion and incorporate mindfulness and self-care techniques to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
Mitchell, a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist with 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families.
I utilize proven methods to identify individual strengths and learning styles, creating a safe space for clients to develop coping strategies and build confidence. Through a warm, evidence-based approach, I emphasize self-compassion and incorporate mindfulness and self-care techniques to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
I am also able to complete comprehensive psycho- educational assessments with you or your child to determine needs and strengths.
I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults facing academic, behavioral and social/emotional difficulties. Children and adolescents may not know how to articulate what they want, why they are in counseling or what their goals are, but their behaviors/social/emotional state tells their story for them. In collaboration with parents I will work with the children, adolescents and youn adults who are struggling at school or work to assist them in improving their behaviors, moods and interpersonal relationships.
I am also able to complete comprehensive psycho- educational assessments with you or your child to determine needs and strengths.
I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults facing academic, behavioral and social/emotional difficulties. Children and adolescents may not know how to articulate what they want, why they are in counseling or what their goals are, but their behaviors/social/emotional state tells their story for them. In collaboration with parents I will work with the children, adolescents and youn adults who are struggling at school or work to assist them in improving their behaviors, moods and interpersonal relationships.
Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AMFT, CST
San Marcos, CA 92069
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Hello, I'm Jessie Santos, a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping teens and adults of all ages navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in individual therapy, as well as couples and family therapy, assisting those who struggle with anxiety, depression, communication issues, boundaries, interpersonal challenges, intimacy concerns, trauma, and more.
I am passionate about this work because I truly value being a part of my clients’ journeys. It is a privilege to support individuals and families as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life.
Hello, I'm Jessie Santos, a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping teens and adults of all ages navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in individual therapy, as well as couples and family therapy, assisting those who struggle with anxiety, depression, communication issues, boundaries, interpersonal challenges, intimacy concerns, trauma, and more.
I am passionate about this work because I truly value being a part of my clients’ journeys. It is a privilege to support individuals and families as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor my goal is to assist individuals in reaching their personal fulfillment. I assist my clients in increasing positive outcomes in their everyday lives and help them reach a place of comfort within themselves.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor my goal is to assist individuals in reaching their personal fulfillment. I assist my clients in increasing positive outcomes in their everyday lives and help them reach a place of comfort within themselves.
My name is Tara Nimry, and I’m a therapist of Asian Pacific Islander descent. I'm a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where your story and identity are honored. I provide culturally responsive care with humility, compassion, and respect—recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to supporting clients through the impacts of trauma, whether recent or rooted in the past. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, compassionate, practical, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth.
My name is Tara Nimry, and I’m a therapist of Asian Pacific Islander descent. I'm a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where your story and identity are honored. I provide culturally responsive care with humility, compassion, and respect—recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to supporting clients through the impacts of trauma, whether recent or rooted in the past. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, compassionate, practical, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth.
Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I have extensive experience in working with individuals who may be gifted underachievers, or have learning disabilities (like dyslexia), autism-spectrum, ADHD/ADD, behavior & neuropsychological concerns.
I offer consultation, counseling, collaboration with schools and other providers, intervention planning, counseling/coaching, and memory intervention.
I have extensive experience in working with individuals who may be gifted underachievers, or have learning disabilities (like dyslexia), autism-spectrum, ADHD/ADD, behavior & neuropsychological concerns.
I offer consultation, counseling, collaboration with schools and other providers, intervention planning, counseling/coaching, and memory intervention.
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm, and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
It is my belief that offering my clients a nonjudgemental, warm, and safe platform is priority. I feel that safety with a clinician can facilitate comfortability, which lends to growth throughout the therapeutic process. I value building connections with my clients and offer an unconditional positive regard. I place initial focus on identification of contributing factors to symptoms and behaviors. Additional attention is placed on assimilation of healthy coping strategies and altering of maladaptive thoughts.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I understand how overwhelming it can be for families navigating diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities.
Seeking support for your child can feel overwhelming, and I want you to feel assured that our time together will be built on trust, understanding, and respect. My approach is warm, patient, and compassionate—I meet children where they are and create a safe space where they feel heard, valued, and encouraged.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I understand how overwhelming it can be for families navigating diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities.
Seeking support for your child can feel overwhelming, and I want you to feel assured that our time together will be built on trust, understanding, and respect. My approach is warm, patient, and compassionate—I meet children where they are and create a safe space where they feel heard, valued, and encouraged.
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Feeling stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or missing the closeness you used to have? You don’t have to keep trying to fix things alone.
Hi, I’m Mignon, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee in San Diego offering therapy for couples in all stages of their relationship. I work with partners who feel unheard, disconnected, or caught in patterns that leave both people feeling frustrated and alone. I also support interracial and multicultural couples navigating differences in communication, culture, and identity.
Accepting New Couples! !
Feeling stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or missing the closeness you used to have? You don’t have to keep trying to fix things alone.
Hi, I’m Mignon, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee in San Diego offering therapy for couples in all stages of their relationship. I work with partners who feel unheard, disconnected, or caught in patterns that leave both people feeling frustrated and alone. I also support interracial and multicultural couples navigating differences in communication, culture, and identity.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed via PSYPACT allowing practice in 42 states. Clinically, I have been working in the field of Neurodiversity and TAY (Transitional Aged Youth Population), and young adults in a diversity of settings for many years. I am passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges, transition, and personal growth leading to maximizing potential personally and professionally.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed via PSYPACT allowing practice in 42 states. Clinically, I have been working in the field of Neurodiversity and TAY (Transitional Aged Youth Population), and young adults in a diversity of settings for many years. I am passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges, transition, and personal growth leading to maximizing potential personally and professionally.
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 also 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 also 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.
Donica Dohrenwend, PhD and her team at Psychology 360, specialize in assessments and evaluations, including:
<> To help clarify diagnoses (ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders etc)
<> To determine accommodations for "high stakes" testing, such as ACT, SAT, LSAT, MCAT and GRE
Results of an evaluation can ensure clients receive appropriate accommodations, services and referrals. Dr. Dohrenwend and the team at Psychology 360 serve as a partner and advocate throughout the entire evaluation process. Coordination of care is a priority and the team frequently consults with other relevant parties either before, during or after testing.
Donica Dohrenwend, PhD and her team at Psychology 360, specialize in assessments and evaluations, including:
<> To help clarify diagnoses (ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders etc)
<> To determine accommodations for "high stakes" testing, such as ACT, SAT, LSAT, MCAT and GRE
Results of an evaluation can ensure clients receive appropriate accommodations, services and referrals. Dr. Dohrenwend and the team at Psychology 360 serve as a partner and advocate throughout the entire evaluation process. Coordination of care is a priority and the team frequently consults with other relevant parties either before, during or after testing.
Lumos Assessment provides clear, thorough psychological and psycho- educational assessments for students 13 and up, college students, and adults across the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and California by remote evaluation.
Many of our clients come to us at a turning point: a class that suddenly feels harder than it should, an upcoming exam that needs accommodations, or a long-held question about whether ADHD or a learning difference is part of the picture. Our role is to give you a careful evaluation and a report you can actually use.
Lumos Assessment provides clear, thorough psychological and psycho- educational assessments for students 13 and up, college students, and adults across the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and California by remote evaluation.
Many of our clients come to us at a turning point: a class that suddenly feels harder than it should, an upcoming exam that needs accommodations, or a long-held question about whether ADHD or a learning difference is part of the picture. Our role is to give you a careful evaluation and a report you can actually use.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families seeking healthier relationships, emotional balance, and meaningful change. I especially enjoy helping children and adolescents build confidence, emotional regulation, communication skills, and a stronger sense of safety. Therapy may include conversation, creativity, humor, video games, sports, or other engaging activities that help clients feel comfortable and connected. As a male therapist, I value providing a calm, emotionally safe presence while helping individuals and families develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families seeking healthier relationships, emotional balance, and meaningful change. I especially enjoy helping children and adolescents build confidence, emotional regulation, communication skills, and a stronger sense of safety. Therapy may include conversation, creativity, humor, video games, sports, or other engaging activities that help clients feel comfortable and connected. As a male therapist, I value providing a calm, emotionally safe presence while helping individuals and families develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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. Additionally, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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. Additionally, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
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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.