Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in New York, NY
Our assessments identify your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted recommendations to facilitate optimal learning.
Your child may be struggling at school or home, and you are not sure why. Your child may already have a known learning disability, or other diagnosis, and is not responding to interventions. Results of our evaluations will enable us to develop informed and practical interventions to meet your child's unique needs.
Our assessments identify your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted recommendations to facilitate optimal learning.
Your child may be struggling at school or home, and you are not sure why. Your child may already have a known learning disability, or other diagnosis, and is not responding to interventions. Results of our evaluations will enable us to develop informed and practical interventions to meet your child's unique needs.
Psychological evaluations (also referred to as ‘testing’ or ‘assessment’) can help children, adolescents, and adults better understand their behavior, functioning, cognition, mood, and personality. Evaluations are likely warranted in the presence of suspected ADHD; difficulties with attention, concentration, and/or hyperactivity; persistent academic difficulties (e.g., reading, writing, math); social, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties; inability to engage in real-life skills (e.g., grooming, getting dressed, etc.); and/or psychological symptoms that have not responded to treatment (e.g., paranoia, severe anxiety, etc.).
Psychological evaluations (also referred to as ‘testing’ or ‘assessment’) can help children, adolescents, and adults better understand their behavior, functioning, cognition, mood, and personality. Evaluations are likely warranted in the presence of suspected ADHD; difficulties with attention, concentration, and/or hyperactivity; persistent academic difficulties (e.g., reading, writing, math); social, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties; inability to engage in real-life skills (e.g., grooming, getting dressed, etc.); and/or psychological symptoms that have not responded to treatment (e.g., paranoia, severe anxiety, etc.).
Greetings! My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending everything's fine. That includes Black & brown clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks who need a therapist who actually gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. Whether you call it therapy for people of color, therapy for gamers, or just finally finding the right fit — you've landed somewhere that takes all of it seriously. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you is welcome here.
Greetings! My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending everything's fine. That includes Black & brown clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks who need a therapist who actually gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. Whether you call it therapy for people of color, therapy for gamers, or just finally finding the right fit — you've landed somewhere that takes all of it seriously. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you is welcome here.
With an extensive background in Special Education, I provide specialized support- academic confidence, executive functioning development, and emotional/behavioral regulation, to students with various learning differences.
My approach is art therapy-based and includes mindfulness, talk therapy, CBT, and yoga. Without the need to rely on verbal language, art therapy provides clients with a creative way to express themselves and explore challenges in a more approachable manner. Learn more about art therapy on my website www.saadarttherapy.com
With an extensive background in Special Education, I provide specialized support- academic confidence, executive functioning development, and emotional/behavioral regulation, to students with various learning differences.
My approach is art therapy-based and includes mindfulness, talk therapy, CBT, and yoga. Without the need to rely on verbal language, art therapy provides clients with a creative way to express themselves and explore challenges in a more approachable manner. Learn more about art therapy on my website www.saadarttherapy.com
Hi, and welcome. I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering in-person services in NY and online in NY and NJ. I provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children (ages 3+), teens, families, and adults.
Hi, and welcome. I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering in-person services in NY and online in NY and NJ. I provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy for children (ages 3+), teens, families, and adults.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy and coaching, through which I empower adults and college/professional students with ADHD, learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, or anyone going through a life transition, to rediscover their passions and increase their overall feelings of satisfaction.
Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. I want to help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or pain.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy and coaching, through which I empower adults and college/professional students with ADHD, learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, or anyone going through a life transition, to rediscover their passions and increase their overall feelings of satisfaction.
Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. I want to help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or pain.
I specialize in the complex differential diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, executive function weaknesses, and other learning disabilities across the lifespan.
My practice emphasizes careful, evidence-based testing to clarify strengths and pinpoint difficulties, so families and individuals receive answers that truly make sense. Each evaluation results in a clear, detailed, and robust report that can be used for school planning, accommodations (e.g., for an IEP or 504), workplace support, and treatment guidance.
I specialize in the complex differential diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, executive function weaknesses, and other learning disabilities across the lifespan.
My practice emphasizes careful, evidence-based testing to clarify strengths and pinpoint difficulties, so families and individuals receive answers that truly make sense. Each evaluation results in a clear, detailed, and robust report that can be used for school planning, accommodations (e.g., for an IEP or 504), workplace support, and treatment guidance.
Has your child's school told you they need to be tested? Have you been rejected for a job and need to be re-tested to demonstrate you actually do qualify? Has your therapy hit a dead end and your therapist needs diagnostic clarity to take you to the next level? My practice was designed to address each of these concerns and more. Testing and evaluation opens up doors to school services, better job opportunities, and in some cases, can help the courts better understand your side of situations. Together, we can use your testing results to help you navigate these systems even more effectively. Not offering therapy at this time.
Has your child's school told you they need to be tested? Have you been rejected for a job and need to be re-tested to demonstrate you actually do qualify? Has your therapy hit a dead end and your therapist needs diagnostic clarity to take you to the next level? My practice was designed to address each of these concerns and more. Testing and evaluation opens up doors to school services, better job opportunities, and in some cases, can help the courts better understand your side of situations. Together, we can use your testing results to help you navigate these systems even more effectively. Not offering therapy at this time.
My goal is to help you become your own therapist by increasing self-awareness and learning practical techniques and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
I received my undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduate degree from Simms University. I pursued postgraduate training in mindfulness, solution-focused and exploratory approaches. This foundation, combined with my background in organizational settings, allows me to bring a unique perspective to both relationship and workplace challenges.
My goal is to help you become your own therapist by increasing self-awareness and learning practical techniques and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
I received my undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduate degree from Simms University. I pursued postgraduate training in mindfulness, solution-focused and exploratory approaches. This foundation, combined with my background in organizational settings, allows me to bring a unique perspective to both relationship and workplace challenges.
I work with students who may have learning disabilities, attentional challenges, behavioral difficulties, or are experiencing anxiety surrounding their schoolwork.
I conduct neuropsychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. For students, families typically seek out these assessments when something is interfering with their child's progress, whether academic, behavioral, or emotional. For adults, clients may need help determining why they are not performing to their potential, or working as efficiently as they would like.
I work with students who may have learning disabilities, attentional challenges, behavioral difficulties, or are experiencing anxiety surrounding their schoolwork.
I conduct neuropsychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. For students, families typically seek out these assessments when something is interfering with their child's progress, whether academic, behavioral, or emotional. For adults, clients may need help determining why they are not performing to their potential, or working as efficiently as they would like.
I offer both neuropsychological testing services, as well as individual therapy services for a range of conditions. Testing is for both children and adults; therapy services are offered to persons age 18 and up.
I offer both neuropsychological testing services, as well as individual therapy services for a range of conditions. Testing is for both children and adults; therapy services are offered to persons age 18 and up.
He has also presented various workshops at the Windward School Teacher Training Institute, and lectures on differential diagnosis, psycho-educational assessment, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities and anxiety.
David Gottesfeld (www.davidgottesfeld.com) is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1991, with offices in Manhattan and White Plains, New York. Dr. Gottesfeld is also an Adjunct Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology teaching the Practicum in Child Assessment. He specializes in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Testing, as well as child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. He is recognized as an expert in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and is skilled in the process of securing extended time and other test accommodations on the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT2, or ACT.
He has also presented various workshops at the Windward School Teacher Training Institute, and lectures on differential diagnosis, psycho-educational assessment, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities and anxiety.
David Gottesfeld (www.davidgottesfeld.com) is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1991, with offices in Manhattan and White Plains, New York. Dr. Gottesfeld is also an Adjunct Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology teaching the Practicum in Child Assessment. He specializes in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Testing, as well as child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. He is recognized as an expert in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and is skilled in the process of securing extended time and other test accommodations on the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT2, or ACT.
I am a neuropsychologist providing neuropsych assessments to preschoolers through young adults with learning and psychiatric issues.
I have a broad based understanding of the many issues that our children, teens, and young adults may face - whether one seeks anunderstanding of the student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning differences, or a diagnostic area needs further investigation, such as LD, ADHD, ASD, language delay, and social-emotional difficulties.
I am a neuropsychologist providing neuropsych assessments to preschoolers through young adults with learning and psychiatric issues.
I have a broad based understanding of the many issues that our children, teens, and young adults may face - whether one seeks anunderstanding of the student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning differences, or a diagnostic area needs further investigation, such as LD, ADHD, ASD, language delay, and social-emotional difficulties.
I am a psychotherapist with 34 years experience post-Master's degree in Social Work. This is my third career as I was in Finance and risk management previously. I am honored with the highest recognitions of the State of New York, the LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker- R) and the National Association of Social Worker's DCSW (Diplomate of Clinical Social). I work with ADD and ADHD children and adults. My practice also addresses Behavioral and other Mental Health concerns. It has enabled me to help many people overcome painful situations and resume a happy life as they define it.
I am a psychotherapist with 34 years experience post-Master's degree in Social Work. This is my third career as I was in Finance and risk management previously. I am honored with the highest recognitions of the State of New York, the LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker- R) and the National Association of Social Worker's DCSW (Diplomate of Clinical Social). I work with ADD and ADHD children and adults. My practice also addresses Behavioral and other Mental Health concerns. It has enabled me to help many people overcome painful situations and resume a happy life as they define it.
I am a School Psychologist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with diverse clientele from many cultural, religious, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Clients should expect a decrease in their anxiety, an improvement in their affect, an improved mood and strategies to improve their daily coping skills and functioning.
Evaluation services are also offered in English and Spanish: Psychological Evaluations; Speech Evaluations and Occupational Therapy Evaluations.
I am a School Psychologist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with diverse clientele from many cultural, religious, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Clients should expect a decrease in their anxiety, an improvement in their affect, an improved mood and strategies to improve their daily coping skills and functioning.
Evaluation services are also offered in English and Spanish: Psychological Evaluations; Speech Evaluations and Occupational Therapy Evaluations.
I am a Doctor of Education who has been an NYU clinical assistant professor as well as the entrepreneurial founder of an advertising agency. I can help you transform your career pathway that optimizes your talents and skills, whether you are launching your career, at your mid and senior level. I have succeeded because of − not in spite of − having a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD. My doctoral dissertation is entitled, Transforming Disability to Advantage: A Phenomenological Study of Career Success for Dyslexics.
I am a Doctor of Education who has been an NYU clinical assistant professor as well as the entrepreneurial founder of an advertising agency. I can help you transform your career pathway that optimizes your talents and skills, whether you are launching your career, at your mid and senior level. I have succeeded because of − not in spite of − having a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD. My doctoral dissertation is entitled, Transforming Disability to Advantage: A Phenomenological Study of Career Success for Dyslexics.
Hello! I’m Margeaux Mack, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities and their family. I am passionate about working with the Autism population. I also support individuals dealing with anxiety and relationship issues, providing a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Whether you're seeking guidance for yourself or support in advocating for a loved one, I’m here to help you navigate the journey.
Hello! I’m Margeaux Mack, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities and their family. I am passionate about working with the Autism population. I also support individuals dealing with anxiety and relationship issues, providing a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Whether you're seeking guidance for yourself or support in advocating for a loved one, I’m here to help you navigate the journey.
I am a licensed psychologist in New York State. I maintain a clinical practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing academic and vocational difficulties. I use a treatment modality that integrates psychotherapy with cognitive remediation and special education tutoring services. I take into account individuals' neuropsychological profiles in order to capitalize on their strengths that, when tapped, can help overcome areas of weakness.
I am a licensed psychologist in New York State. I maintain a clinical practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing academic and vocational difficulties. I use a treatment modality that integrates psychotherapy with cognitive remediation and special education tutoring services. I take into account individuals' neuropsychological profiles in order to capitalize on their strengths that, when tapped, can help overcome areas of weakness.
I have spent years performing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and providing remedial services for learning issues, executive/organizational difficulties, and coaching.
Life's challenges are many and COVID 19 has created a monumental shift in how we live and how we think about what it means to be human. It has put a different perspective on existing challenges while at the same time creating new ones. Facing such challenges in a supportive relationship can make a difference during these times of heightened anxiety. This type of self-examination takes courage and trust, and I feel privileged when asked to accompany someone on their journey. The success of this type of work lies in the relationship itself.
I have spent years performing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and providing remedial services for learning issues, executive/organizational difficulties, and coaching.
Life's challenges are many and COVID 19 has created a monumental shift in how we live and how we think about what it means to be human. It has put a different perspective on existing challenges while at the same time creating new ones. Facing such challenges in a supportive relationship can make a difference during these times of heightened anxiety. This type of self-examination takes courage and trust, and I feel privileged when asked to accompany someone on their journey. The success of this type of work lies in the relationship itself.
Whether you're navigating worry, the pressure of competing expectations, or the particular stress of living between cultures, therapy can offer insight and actionable steps forward. I work with adults, with a particular focus on Latinx and multicultural individuals, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and the kind of life transitions that can leave you feeling unsteady or unsure of yourself.
Whether you're navigating worry, the pressure of competing expectations, or the particular stress of living between cultures, therapy can offer insight and actionable steps forward. I work with adults, with a particular focus on Latinx and multicultural individuals, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and the kind of life transitions that can leave you feeling unsteady or unsure of yourself.
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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.