Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in 39056
Daniel A Barnes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Clinton, MS 39056
Barnes treats anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and many other conditions, in addition to performing assessments for these and other concerns, such as ADHD and learning disabilities.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Barnes treats anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and many other conditions, in addition to performing assessments for these and other concerns, such as ADHD and learning disabilities.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Dr. Phillip M Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Clinton, MS 39056
Johnson is also trained in various psychological testing and assessment techniques, including capacity evaluations; ADHD, intelligence, and learning disability assessments; pre-surgical evaluations including bariatric and pain procedures; personality and mood disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and more.
Dr. Johnson's focus is on finding specialized skills that fit each client's unique needs and experiences without bias towards identity, belief, or diagnosis. From enhancing your ability to effectively tackle life's stressors to dealing with serious mental health issues, he aims to provide evidence-based support for all who seek it. Informed by a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach, Dr. Johnson implements advanced training in neuropsychological assessment and trauma-informed approaches to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction to provide evidence-based, culturally-informed solutions to patients with a variety of needs.
Johnson is also trained in various psychological testing and assessment techniques, including capacity evaluations; ADHD, intelligence, and learning disability assessments; pre-surgical evaluations including bariatric and pain procedures; personality and mood disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and more.
Dr. Johnson's focus is on finding specialized skills that fit each client's unique needs and experiences without bias towards identity, belief, or diagnosis. From enhancing your ability to effectively tackle life's stressors to dealing with serious mental health issues, he aims to provide evidence-based support for all who seek it. Informed by a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach, Dr. Johnson implements advanced training in neuropsychological assessment and trauma-informed approaches to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction to provide evidence-based, culturally-informed solutions to patients with a variety of needs.
The Center for Children and Families (Clinton)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLPC
Verified Verified
Clinton, MS 39056
We offer in-home, clinic-based, and school-based counseling in Clinton, Mississippi and surrounding counties. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced Mental Health Professionals who are ready to walk alongside you and your family during difficult times to bring hope and healing. Please see the photo gallery and check out our website page (www.standforhope.org/clinton) to learn more about our team and their specialties.
We offer in-home, clinic-based, and school-based counseling in Clinton, Mississippi and surrounding counties. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced Mental Health Professionals who are ready to walk alongside you and your family during difficult times to bring hope and healing. Please see the photo gallery and check out our website page (www.standforhope.org/clinton) to learn more about our team and their specialties.
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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.