Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Yuba City, CA
If you've found yourself here, congratulations on taking the first step; It can be a hard one! Simply put, life isn't always easy or maybe it was never easy. Depression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, childhood attachments, learning difficulties, grief, stress- these and more can get in the way of life satisfaction. The good news is you can learn ways to manage and overcome mental health symptoms and improve your wellbeing.
If you've found yourself here, congratulations on taking the first step; It can be a hard one! Simply put, life isn't always easy or maybe it was never easy. Depression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, childhood attachments, learning difficulties, grief, stress- these and more can get in the way of life satisfaction. The good news is you can learn ways to manage and overcome mental health symptoms and improve your wellbeing.
Jude Farrell Patton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yuba City, CA 95992 (Online Only)
Ideally, I would like to use my extensive training and 40+ years of counseling experience to support, assist and advocate for clients whose personal identity lies on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, while they explore, investigate, or plan the rest of their life journey in their true identity. Naturally, I do NOT exclude others from becoming clients, since I also have a wealth of experience serving clients from the vast straight and cisgender community.
Ideally, I would like to use my extensive training and 40+ years of counseling experience to support, assist and advocate for clients whose personal identity lies on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, while they explore, investigate, or plan the rest of their life journey in their true identity. Naturally, I do NOT exclude others from becoming clients, since I also have a wealth of experience serving clients from the vast straight and cisgender community.
Emily Coker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yuba City, CA 95993 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Emily Coker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in sunny California. With empathy, I guide your healing journey. Together, we'll embark on a collaborative path where I value your expertise of your own life and experiences and we focus on strengths for positive change. I specialize in helping teens, individuals, and families, while fostering a relaxed environment. Whether addressing adolescence, personal concerns, or family dynamics, my unwavering support is here. I'm passionate about aiding those navigating trauma, chronic illnesses, grief, depression, and anxiety. I offer a safe space for authentic expression.
Welcome! I'm Emily Coker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in sunny California. With empathy, I guide your healing journey. Together, we'll embark on a collaborative path where I value your expertise of your own life and experiences and we focus on strengths for positive change. I specialize in helping teens, individuals, and families, while fostering a relaxed environment. Whether addressing adolescence, personal concerns, or family dynamics, my unwavering support is here. I'm passionate about aiding those navigating trauma, chronic illnesses, grief, depression, and anxiety. I offer a safe space for authentic expression.
Shane Alexander George
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
We all have a story, but when was the last time you truly read yours? I am an Associate MFT, with a great deal of interest in client centered narrative therapy. I'll help you review the stories that make up the unique individual that you are and help refine that story as something you can be proud of. I find most of my client's, regardless of diagnosis or primary concern, struggle with strong negative beliefs about either themselves or the world around them. Allow me to assist in dispelling those beliefs and show you the world from a brighter angle and your life as it could be when you unlock your authentic self!
We all have a story, but when was the last time you truly read yours? I am an Associate MFT, with a great deal of interest in client centered narrative therapy. I'll help you review the stories that make up the unique individual that you are and help refine that story as something you can be proud of. I find most of my client's, regardless of diagnosis or primary concern, struggle with strong negative beliefs about either themselves or the world around them. Allow me to assist in dispelling those beliefs and show you the world from a brighter angle and your life as it could be when you unlock your authentic self!
Dr. Lisa Metcalf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Yuba City, CA 95991
My reputation in the community supports fast and lasting results with children and adults. With over 35 years of experience, including doctoral and master's degrees in psychology, and clinical social work, I help people redefine their lives in individual, marital, and family settings. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and professional using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. I conduct child custody evaluations (3111/730). I offer academic and behavioral testing and attend IEP/504/SST meetings. I contract for psychological testing and evaluation.
My reputation in the community supports fast and lasting results with children and adults. With over 35 years of experience, including doctoral and master's degrees in psychology, and clinical social work, I help people redefine their lives in individual, marital, and family settings. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and professional using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. I conduct child custody evaluations (3111/730). I offer academic and behavioral testing and attend IEP/504/SST meetings. I contract for psychological testing and evaluation.
Edward L Prothero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
As a Cognitive Behavioral / Object relations therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. With a broad spectrum of clients, common areas of focus are Trauma based anxiety and depression, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Marriage challenges, Blended families.
As a Cognitive Behavioral / Object relations therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. With a broad spectrum of clients, common areas of focus are Trauma based anxiety and depression, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Marriage challenges, Blended families.
Dr. Lauren Armstrong is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood changes, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.
Dr. Lauren Armstrong is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood changes, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.
Josh Stine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95993 (Online Only)
It's a daily struggle to hold it all together. You're feeling out of control or without authority over your own life. Something needs to change. If you are struggling to cope with your current circumstances, past hurts, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships, I understand. I help people like you to navigate through these difficult situations by identifying & overcoming unhealthy patterns or coping styles that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop new ways to approach life & make long term, lasting changes so that you can have the life you've always wanted.
It's a daily struggle to hold it all together. You're feeling out of control or without authority over your own life. Something needs to change. If you are struggling to cope with your current circumstances, past hurts, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships, I understand. I help people like you to navigate through these difficult situations by identifying & overcoming unhealthy patterns or coping styles that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop new ways to approach life & make long term, lasting changes so that you can have the life you've always wanted.
Online Therapists
TheraThrive Counseling & Assessment
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
We are neuroaffirming practice, specializing in neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, 2e/gifted, highly sensitive, and learning disabilities.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
We are neuroaffirming practice, specializing in neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, 2e/gifted, highly sensitive, and learning disabilities.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
Lindsey Cavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Teens and Adults with Neurodiversity, including ADHD, Learning Differences, and Autism, by acknowledging and honoring the distinct strengths and challenges inherent to this experience. My expertise also extends to addressing Anxiety, Depression, At-Risk Youth, Stress Management, Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Codependency. Through tailored therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Solutions-Focused interventions, I will support you in managing unwanted developing coping strategies, and cultivating a greater sense of self-acceptance and empowerment.
I specialize in working with Teens and Adults with Neurodiversity, including ADHD, Learning Differences, and Autism, by acknowledging and honoring the distinct strengths and challenges inherent to this experience. My expertise also extends to addressing Anxiety, Depression, At-Risk Youth, Stress Management, Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Codependency. Through tailored therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Solutions-Focused interventions, I will support you in managing unwanted developing coping strategies, and cultivating a greater sense of self-acceptance and empowerment.
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, and by learning to become more flexible and integrated, my aim is to increase my patients' overall effectiveness and help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I expect changes made in therapy will lead to systemic improvements in my patients' lives.
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, and by learning to become more flexible and integrated, my aim is to increase my patients' overall effectiveness and help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I expect changes made in therapy will lead to systemic improvements in my patients' lives.
Caitlin Finnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704 (Online Only)
Gender related issues, family therapy, children and youth, trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, ADD, emotional distress from learning and physical disabilities, adoption and foster youth, and self care.
While I work with a diversity of people, I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals, couples and youth. As a Marriage and Family psychotherapist, I seek to help my clients find their way through the hardships that life can bring. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as well as each individual having the power to heal themselves. I believe in a strength based, solution focused approach to therapy and work with my clients to not only overcome their current circumstances but to also develop tools and strategies that they can use moving forward in their lives.
Gender related issues, family therapy, children and youth, trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, ADD, emotional distress from learning and physical disabilities, adoption and foster youth, and self care.
While I work with a diversity of people, I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals, couples and youth. As a Marriage and Family psychotherapist, I seek to help my clients find their way through the hardships that life can bring. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as well as each individual having the power to heal themselves. I believe in a strength based, solution focused approach to therapy and work with my clients to not only overcome their current circumstances but to also develop tools and strategies that they can use moving forward in their lives.
Matthew Foley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
My with couples focuses on identifying negative cycles, rediscovering intimacy and connection, and learning how to maintain love over time.
If you're struggling with difficult symptoms, problems in a relationship, or just a lingering feeling that things can be better in your life, psychotherapy can help. I see it as my job as a therapist to help you feel empowered, more alive, and connected to your vision of what you want your life to be. Therapy is new to many of the people I work with and I invite you to see how therapy can give you the tools to change your life.
My with couples focuses on identifying negative cycles, rediscovering intimacy and connection, and learning how to maintain love over time.
If you're struggling with difficult symptoms, problems in a relationship, or just a lingering feeling that things can be better in your life, psychotherapy can help. I see it as my job as a therapist to help you feel empowered, more alive, and connected to your vision of what you want your life to be. Therapy is new to many of the people I work with and I invite you to see how therapy can give you the tools to change your life.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94607
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
Educational difficulties may stem from learning disabilities, ADHD, or psychological concerns.
Therapy can be a completely different experience depending on the people involved. My style of therapy involves getting to know my client and helping them use their strengths to improve their life. Often client's overlook their own strengths while identifying with their diagnosis, failings, or past. I am often amazed at the strength and resilience of individuals and look forward to helping them find it within themselves. In therapy the relationships between the clinician and client is the primary element toward improvement. I work hard to keep the relationship strong and growing.
Educational difficulties may stem from learning disabilities, ADHD, or psychological concerns.
Therapy can be a completely different experience depending on the people involved. My style of therapy involves getting to know my client and helping them use their strengths to improve their life. Often client's overlook their own strengths while identifying with their diagnosis, failings, or past. I am often amazed at the strength and resilience of individuals and look forward to helping them find it within themselves. In therapy the relationships between the clinician and client is the primary element toward improvement. I work hard to keep the relationship strong and growing.
I use multiple methods to assess many areas, such as: attention, learning (e.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strengths and weaknesses that you or you child have and what strategies and interventions would be most helpful.
I use multiple methods to assess many areas, such as: attention, learning (e.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strengths and weaknesses that you or you child have and what strategies and interventions would be most helpful.
I specialize in diagnosing learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, mood and behavioral challenges in children.
Do you have concerns regarding your child's learning, mood, or behavior? Is your child having difficulty making or maintaining friendships? Allow me to partner with you, to help your child receive support and develop skills that can change the course of their future.
I specialize in diagnosing learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, mood and behavioral challenges in children.
Do you have concerns regarding your child's learning, mood, or behavior? Is your child having difficulty making or maintaining friendships? Allow me to partner with you, to help your child receive support and develop skills that can change the course of their future.
Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
I aim to provide clients with resources tailored to their individual needs and learning skills, and address some of the co-occurring mental health difficulties that may have developed as a result of previous lack of support.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy for neurodivergent individuals throughout the lifespan, with a specific focus on working with ADHDers and Autistic individuals. Through strengths-based assessment and therapy services, my goal is to provide comprehensive resources and tailored skills to help neurodivergent individuals get their needs met and thrive in a world that oftentimes feels as if it is working against them. As an ADHDer myself who has spent my career seeking ongoing training on ADHD and Autism, I bring many years of personal and professional experience to the clients that I serve.
I aim to provide clients with resources tailored to their individual needs and learning skills, and address some of the co-occurring mental health difficulties that may have developed as a result of previous lack of support.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy for neurodivergent individuals throughout the lifespan, with a specific focus on working with ADHDers and Autistic individuals. Through strengths-based assessment and therapy services, my goal is to provide comprehensive resources and tailored skills to help neurodivergent individuals get their needs met and thrive in a world that oftentimes feels as if it is working against them. As an ADHDer myself who has spent my career seeking ongoing training on ADHD and Autism, I bring many years of personal and professional experience to the clients that I serve.
We also work with children who have learning, speech, language, sensory, and medical issues that can complicate development and growing up.
We specialize in the treatment of children, teens, adults and families. We use ACT, CBT, art and play therapy to work with children who are struggling with friendships, impulse control issues, the effects of divorce, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Our evidence based practices are especially helpful for children with OCD, separation anxiety, fears and phobias, attachment and adoption issues, sleep issues, and post traumatic stress. As a parent you can also benefit by gaining new insights about your child and getting guidance and consultation.
We also work with children who have learning, speech, language, sensory, and medical issues that can complicate development and growing up.
We specialize in the treatment of children, teens, adults and families. We use ACT, CBT, art and play therapy to work with children who are struggling with friendships, impulse control issues, the effects of divorce, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Our evidence based practices are especially helpful for children with OCD, separation anxiety, fears and phobias, attachment and adoption issues, sleep issues, and post traumatic stress. As a parent you can also benefit by gaining new insights about your child and getting guidance and consultation.
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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.