Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in 33158
Choosing to begin therapy or consult with a psychologist can be a difficult decision for many people. You don’t know what to expect, you may believe that sessions will be stressful, or you fear stigmatization. If you choose the right professional, you will see that those fears are unfounded. I strive to make therapy a pleasant, friendly, and relaxing experience. We will collaborate to help you reach your goals with respect and optimism.
Choosing to begin therapy or consult with a psychologist can be a difficult decision for many people. You don’t know what to expect, you may believe that sessions will be stressful, or you fear stigmatization. If you choose the right professional, you will see that those fears are unfounded. I strive to make therapy a pleasant, friendly, and relaxing experience. We will collaborate to help you reach your goals with respect and optimism.
I help with mental health struggles and provide clear techniques to practice in daily life by meeting in person or using Telehealth. We are a team, and my work is to find the strategies that will work for you or your child to improve quality of life and daily functioning. My goal is to provide honest, accurate and caring treatment based on empirical science. I have extensive experience helping people who struggle with anxiety and/or depression. My expertise has been recognized by the prestigious Fulbright Specialist program and with my elected Fellow status with the American Psychological Association.
I help with mental health struggles and provide clear techniques to practice in daily life by meeting in person or using Telehealth. We are a team, and my work is to find the strategies that will work for you or your child to improve quality of life and daily functioning. My goal is to provide honest, accurate and caring treatment based on empirical science. I have extensive experience helping people who struggle with anxiety and/or depression. My expertise has been recognized by the prestigious Fulbright Specialist program and with my elected Fellow status with the American Psychological Association.
Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? Needing more reassurance in close relationships? I get it, despite playing by the rules, you find yourself feeling stuck and unsatisfied. Maybe recent stressors have nudged you to consider seeking help. Maybe you have past grief, religious hurt, or trauma that is ready to be healed. It sounds like your old ways of surviving just aren’t working for you anymore. Together, we can learn new ways to thrive. I would be honored to provide the encouragement and support to live with peace, confidence, and hope.
Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? Needing more reassurance in close relationships? I get it, despite playing by the rules, you find yourself feeling stuck and unsatisfied. Maybe recent stressors have nudged you to consider seeking help. Maybe you have past grief, religious hurt, or trauma that is ready to be healed. It sounds like your old ways of surviving just aren’t working for you anymore. Together, we can learn new ways to thrive. I would be honored to provide the encouragement and support to live with peace, confidence, and hope.
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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.