Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Fair Lawn, NJ
Call me and after our conversation you make the judgment. I have been in private practice since 1981 and I have worked for the public schools as a psychologist for over 30 years. My orientation is cognitive behavioral and I have also been trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Call me and after our conversation you make the judgment. I have been in private practice since 1981 and I have worked for the public schools as a psychologist for over 30 years. My orientation is cognitive behavioral and I have also been trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I also specialize in the psychological treatment of complications from chronic physical illnesses and learning disabilities.
I am an experienced New Jersey licensed psychologist and have successfully helpied clients achieve their goals of improved health and emotional wellness for over twenty five years. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, stress management, and health and wellness issues. I have extensive experience in providing neuropsychological services to individuals and their families dealing with the psychological aftermath of traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, or other neurological illnesses.
I also specialize in the psychological treatment of complications from chronic physical illnesses and learning disabilities.
I am an experienced New Jersey licensed psychologist and have successfully helpied clients achieve their goals of improved health and emotional wellness for over twenty five years. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, stress management, and health and wellness issues. I have extensive experience in providing neuropsychological services to individuals and their families dealing with the psychological aftermath of traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, or other neurological illnesses.
I began my career in educational settings, collaborating with teachers & school personnel to meet students' needs.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You’re not alone. If you're battling anxiety, depression, or that constant inner voice telling you that you're not enough, I'm here to help. I bring empathy and openness to our sessions, creating a space where you can feel safe and be yourself. My clients— from preteens to adults—often describe me as relatable and easy to talk to. Whether you're facing communication hurdles, navigating life transitions, or seeking neurodivergent-affirming support for ADHD and executive functioning, I can guide you through it. If you're ready for a change, let's take the first step together.
I began my career in educational settings, collaborating with teachers & school personnel to meet students' needs.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You’re not alone. If you're battling anxiety, depression, or that constant inner voice telling you that you're not enough, I'm here to help. I bring empathy and openness to our sessions, creating a space where you can feel safe and be yourself. My clients— from preteens to adults—often describe me as relatable and easy to talk to. Whether you're facing communication hurdles, navigating life transitions, or seeking neurodivergent-affirming support for ADHD and executive functioning, I can guide you through it. If you're ready for a change, let's take the first step together.
Are you a parent searching for therapist your kid can connect to? My clients tell me I have the unique ability to establish a genuine rapport with even the most reticent individuals. My career experience as a college counselor, in-home family therapist and school social worker allows me to be in touch with the world of young people. My practice focuses on work with gifted children, special needs students, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders. We co-create a counseling I-pad "app" as a therapy tool. I encourage each individuals own capacity to heal and thrive.
Are you a parent searching for therapist your kid can connect to? My clients tell me I have the unique ability to establish a genuine rapport with even the most reticent individuals. My career experience as a college counselor, in-home family therapist and school social worker allows me to be in touch with the world of young people. My practice focuses on work with gifted children, special needs students, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders. We co-create a counseling I-pad "app" as a therapy tool. I encourage each individuals own capacity to heal and thrive.
My practice is grounded in deep respect for diverse identities, ADHD and neurodiversity, and the unique challenges people within these spaces might face. I work with trauma, infidelity, relationships, family issues, anxiety, women’s issues, sexual concerns, LGBTQIA+ and life transitions. I specialize in supporting intelligent, motivated, and creative neurodivergent couples and individuals through an affirming, trauma-informed and responsive lens. Together we honor, rather than pathologize, differences in communication, executive function, and sensory needs, while building intimacy, resilience, and authenticity.
My practice is grounded in deep respect for diverse identities, ADHD and neurodiversity, and the unique challenges people within these spaces might face. I work with trauma, infidelity, relationships, family issues, anxiety, women’s issues, sexual concerns, LGBTQIA+ and life transitions. I specialize in supporting intelligent, motivated, and creative neurodivergent couples and individuals through an affirming, trauma-informed and responsive lens. Together we honor, rather than pathologize, differences in communication, executive function, and sensory needs, while building intimacy, resilience, and authenticity.
For the last 20 years until now I have been a school social worker in a private school program serving children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, emotional and social problems.
I trained at the child guidance department of the Karen Horney Analytic Clinic in NYC. Subsequent to that I worked with children, families and couples at a private service agency in Ridgewood, NJ. For the next 13 years I was the Executive Director of a hospital affiliated children's outpatient counseling center.
For the last 20 years until now I have been a school social worker in a private school program serving children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, emotional and social problems.
I trained at the child guidance department of the Karen Horney Analytic Clinic in NYC. Subsequent to that I worked with children, families and couples at a private service agency in Ridgewood, NJ. For the next 13 years I was the Executive Director of a hospital affiliated children's outpatient counseling center.
Tema Therapy is a Center created 15 years ago to serve the various needs of people and families who consider being multi-cultural or multi-lingual as a part of their identity. The founder of this facility, Dr. Irina Volynsky, had multiple experiences of being asked to evaluate or work in therapy with children and adults whose native language was not English, who were misdiagnosed, and who were not receiving appropriate help. Upon further consideration, the barrier presented was not only about the language but also about the different cultural context in which norm and pathology were understood differently.
Tema Therapy is a Center created 15 years ago to serve the various needs of people and families who consider being multi-cultural or multi-lingual as a part of their identity. The founder of this facility, Dr. Irina Volynsky, had multiple experiences of being asked to evaluate or work in therapy with children and adults whose native language was not English, who were misdiagnosed, and who were not receiving appropriate help. Upon further consideration, the barrier presented was not only about the language but also about the different cultural context in which norm and pathology were understood differently.
An essential component of therapeutic success is forming a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I engage with my clients through active listening, conversations, and with a sense of humor, providing a comfortable and collaborative space for them to work towards implementing change. In order to assist my clients in meeting their goals, I am both compassionate and straightforward in order to provide encouragement, support and direction.
An essential component of therapeutic success is forming a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I engage with my clients through active listening, conversations, and with a sense of humor, providing a comfortable and collaborative space for them to work towards implementing change. In order to assist my clients in meeting their goals, I am both compassionate and straightforward in order to provide encouragement, support and direction.
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I work well with individuals and families and can assist with a wide variety of problems that people face throughout their lives; marital/relationship difficulties, learning and school challenges, parenting struggles, major life events, and the depression and anxiety that often accompany all of life's ups and downs.
I work well in a variety of capacities, and particularly in areas of life transitions (going away to college, divorce, birth, death, loss of job, or relationship, illness, etc). I work to help people make sense and process what they're going through, without judgement, and reflect back to them empathy and hopefully a way to work through their struggle.
I work well with individuals and families and can assist with a wide variety of problems that people face throughout their lives; marital/relationship difficulties, learning and school challenges, parenting struggles, major life events, and the depression and anxiety that often accompany all of life's ups and downs.
I work well in a variety of capacities, and particularly in areas of life transitions (going away to college, divorce, birth, death, loss of job, or relationship, illness, etc). I work to help people make sense and process what they're going through, without judgement, and reflect back to them empathy and hopefully a way to work through their struggle.
I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety.
I have extensive training in experiential (interactive) counseling approaches. Engaging more than one sensory input is key to maximizing learning and healing. I incorporate techniques from NeuroLinguistic Programming, CBT & Psychodrama into a family systems framework. People feel empowered when taking an active role in the counseling process.
I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety.
I have extensive training in experiential (interactive) counseling approaches. Engaging more than one sensory input is key to maximizing learning and healing. I incorporate techniques from NeuroLinguistic Programming, CBT & Psychodrama into a family systems framework. People feel empowered when taking an active role in the counseling process.
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Investing time in learning more about who you are and what you want is one the best gifts you can give yourself – and the positive results of self-improvement will likely benefit those you love as well.
Navigating life’s more difficult challenges can feel overwhelming at times. There are many paths to achieving a more fulfilling life, and there is no “one size fits all” method for counseling. I believe in applying a variety of counseling theories and techniques to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and understanding is paramount in an effective counseling partnership, and I take great pride in creating an open and welcoming space for my clients.
Investing time in learning more about who you are and what you want is one the best gifts you can give yourself – and the positive results of self-improvement will likely benefit those you love as well.
Navigating life’s more difficult challenges can feel overwhelming at times. There are many paths to achieving a more fulfilling life, and there is no “one size fits all” method for counseling. I believe in applying a variety of counseling theories and techniques to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and understanding is paramount in an effective counseling partnership, and I take great pride in creating an open and welcoming space for my clients.
My style is personal and interactive with a strength-based approach rooted in respect for each individual I see.
Each person brings an unique set of strengths and challenges to our sessions. I listen to the unique needs and concerns and provide feedback based on exploration of those issues which interfere with a person's ability to live life to the fullest-whether it be the self-image of a child,concern of a parent, self-esteem of an adolescent, confusion of a young adult, life challenges of an adult, grief and loss of an older adult.
My style is personal and interactive with a strength-based approach rooted in respect for each individual I see.
Each person brings an unique set of strengths and challenges to our sessions. I listen to the unique needs and concerns and provide feedback based on exploration of those issues which interfere with a person's ability to live life to the fullest-whether it be the self-image of a child,concern of a parent, self-esteem of an adolescent, confusion of a young adult, life challenges of an adult, grief and loss of an older adult.
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I use a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach for ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness and autism spectrum disorders; changes in the brain caused by concussions, neurological and emotional issues.
I have 20+ years of professional experience and teaching in neuropsychology, the gold standard for diagnosis. I specialize in the assessment of children, adolescents, adults experiencing emotional and cognitive challenges. We make recommendations for accommodations and provide expert testimony in court when needed.
I use a therapeutic and evidence-based assessment approach for ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness and autism spectrum disorders; changes in the brain caused by concussions, neurological and emotional issues.
I have 20+ years of professional experience and teaching in neuropsychology, the gold standard for diagnosis. I specialize in the assessment of children, adolescents, adults experiencing emotional and cognitive challenges. We make recommendations for accommodations and provide expert testimony in court when needed.
This includes clients looking better to understand their mental health or their learning style.
Following your psychological assessment and testing, we then create a plan to
support you and move forward with success.
This includes clients looking better to understand their mental health or their learning style.
Following your psychological assessment and testing, we then create a plan to
support you and move forward with success.
As a pediatric psychologist with over 15 years of experience in educational and developmental services, I help families understand how their child learns, thinks, and thrives through comprehensive evaluations— including diagnostic and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)—as well as observation and consultation.
My goal is to make the evaluation process a valuable, individualized experience that provides diagnostic clarity, individualized recommendations for your child’s education, and advocacy for their emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to help each child access appropriate and meaningful support.
As a pediatric psychologist with over 15 years of experience in educational and developmental services, I help families understand how their child learns, thinks, and thrives through comprehensive evaluations— including diagnostic and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)—as well as observation and consultation.
My goal is to make the evaluation process a valuable, individualized experience that provides diagnostic clarity, individualized recommendations for your child’s education, and advocacy for their emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to help each child access appropriate and meaningful support.
Dobbs is highly skilled in psychological evaluations, specializing in learning disorders, ADHD, and social-emotional functioning.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dobbs is highly skilled in psychological evaluations, specializing in learning disorders, ADHD, and social-emotional functioning.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
For children and adolescents, I specialize in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and family conflict.
My approach blends Humanism with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to ensure therapy is both emotionally resonant and action-oriented. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I specialize in comprehensive school-neuropsychological evaluations and IEP/504 consultations, providing the data and advocacy needed to help students thrive academically.
For children and adolescents, I specialize in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and family conflict.
My approach blends Humanism with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to ensure therapy is both emotionally resonant and action-oriented. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I specialize in comprehensive school-neuropsychological evaluations and IEP/504 consultations, providing the data and advocacy needed to help students thrive academically.
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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.