Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Elizabeth MacKenzie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide testing services for children and adolescents. My testing practice include
learning
disability assessment and ADHD/ADD diagnosis. Many of my patients have co-occurring issues such as behavior problems and anxiety. My reports are used by schools and districts to inform (I.E.P.) and 504 accommodations plans. I also attend school meetings for planning and to discuss evaluation results.
Not accepting new clients
Daniel M Campa
Counselor, PhD, LMHCA, EdS
Verified
Verified
I am trained in both the field of mental health as well as educational psychology, allowing me to see clients experiencing challenges and symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Learning
Disabilities, and other neurological or psychological issues.
In my practice, I work with children, adolescents, and adults on reaching their goals and building upon their strengths. I am experienced in helping individuals who are experiencing a wide range of social, behavioral, emotional, educational/academic and psychological difficulties.
Brain Metrics
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Assessment is available for ADHD,
learning disorders
, giftedness, cognitive functioning, and more. I also provide highly capable testing for SPS appeals and private school evaluations.
Adrienne B DiFabio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
DiFabio is focused on providing services for psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessment (ADHD,
Learning disorders
, Dyslexia, ASD, etc.
Dr. DiFabio is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology Corporation. She believes that a comprehensive assessment of clients guides treatment and sets them on the right path to success in their lives. Dr. DiFabio conducts psychological assessments. Services include assessment of personality, ADHD, ASD,
learning disorders
, and cognitive issues in children, teens and adults. Dr. DiFabio also provides second opinions related to previous diagnoses. And, Dr. DiFabio performs forensic assessment with medico-legal questions (ex. Competency, VAWA).
Not accepting new clients
Grant L Martin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a specialty in the area of special needs of children and adolescents. This includes the identification and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder,
learning
problems, anxiety and depression in children and adolescence. I have worked with over 10,000 children in my career, and have an extensive background in behavior problems, parent-child relationships, and family violence issues, including child sexual abuse. My personal Christian beliefs and values influence my perspective. At the same time, the beliefs and values of my clients are treated with respect. The therapeutic process should be characterized by openness and a collaborative attitude on both of our parts.
Samantha Halfen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with women who want to improve how they feel about themselves and their relationships. Many of the women I work with have known adversity. You may be struggling with sadness, anxiety, anger—all feelings which are very normal given the stressful experiences you are going through. You want to move beyond the past so you can accept yourself as you are.
Learning
how to manage negative thoughts, intense emotions, setting boundaries, and improved communication would all be skills you’d like to improve upon.
Stephanie Jordan Mrakovich
Counselor, LMHC, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, women’s issues, trauma, existential questions, shame,
learning
difficulties, chronic illness, systemic issues, and aging.
I believe that within each of us there lies uncharted terrain, eagerly waiting to be explored. Therapy can be a great tool to explore those domains. My primary therapeutic approach is Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which means building an authentic therapeutic bond, exploring relational themes from childhood, and dynamics in the present moment are key components to my therapeutic work. Within this modality I integrate experiential components such as visualizations, mindfulness/meditation, movement, energy awareness, and more. I believe that approaching therapy in these ways can offer a more embodied, formative experience.
Nikita Pangarkar
Counselor
Verified
Verified
When navigating difficult emotions around
learning
, relationships, and self-esteem, the right help is crucial to maneuver challenges faced and to build inner resilience. In my counseling approach, I offer a gentle, kind space to process, build skills, and discover steps towards living and expressing yourself in the way that feels authentic to you. Some areas in which I can help include test/performance anxiety, frustration with
learning
new material, completing assignments, meeting deadlines, low self-esteem around school or work, interpersonal communication rifts, and building healthy relationships.
Suzanne Murray
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified
Verified
Through ABA therapy, individuals can decrease challenging behaviors by better understanding their function and through
learning
to engage in adaptive alternatives.
I specialize in working with children diagnosed with autism, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and those needing support with emotion regulation. I provide 1:1 child behavioral therapy in the office, home, or school setting as well as parent coaching. Issues addressed may include: behavioral challenges, social skills, attention/focus, toilet training, bedtime routines, selective eating, and tantrum-type behavior. I also have extensive training in the application of behavior analysis to education including addressing special academic needs.
Cait King
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am honored to collaborate with clients in deciphering what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more whole, robust life. A concentration of mine is in working with those who have attentional difficulties or
learning
differences such as ADHD, whether in a couple, family, or individual setting.
Steve Tutty
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Tutty also provides psychological/neuropsychological evaluations for teens and adults that may be suffering from ADHD, autism, anxiety/depression, and/or
learning
disabilities.
Dr. Tutty is a licensed forensic psychologist who has particular expertise in evaluating both youth and adults over the past 20 years who find themselves at crossroads with the court system, such as family (e.g., custody, relocation), tort (e.g., personal injury), and criminal (e.g., domestic violence, drug/mental incapacitation) matters. Dr. Tutty regularly evaluates and testifies on these matters across multi US States, and collaborates with his forensic team to provide a comprehensive evaluation to the courts to inform best interest recommendations for the parties.
Jaelyn Walter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MHP, MSW, LICSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am here to hold space for you. I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced any type of trauma in their life, are ready to process, and learn to move and grow forward. None of us leave our childhood 'unscathed'. We are all
learning
to heal from various impacts from our life whether it's an event, relationship, or expectation we've learned. I am here to help guide you to a new healthy perspective of healing that fits the life you want to create. This causes the the therapeutic relationship to be very important, as trust and collaboration are key in the process of healing. I look forward to meeting with you!
Liliana Sacarin
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified
Verified
Dr. Liliana Sacarin is a licensed clinical psychologist, expert clinician & researcher in auditory processing & Listening Training/Systems: Tomatis-Effect, iLS, TLP, LifT, SSP. Trained in the Tomatis Method with Dr. Tomatis her experience in the field amounts to 24 y. Her in-depth assessment: sensory integration, language, attention, cognitive/emotional abilities, informs which auditory technique is most appropriate for each individual. She uniquely integrates Tomatis-Effect Listening with child, parent & adult counseling facilitating
learning
, expanding potential in children & adults. Other treatments: qEEG swLORETA Neurofeedback.
Aguas Sagradas--Sacred Waters Healing & Consulting
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS, MMHS
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am Maiah Merino, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 20 years of experience in the field, offering intuitive, solution-focused services. I work with people experiencing major life transitions, healing significant traumas, looking at identity issues or cross-cultural issues. Although, I offer concrete tools for your healing process, I also follow your lead supporting your unique style of
learning
, while also offering expressive arts, writing, mindfulness, and the natural world as resources.
Not accepting new clients
Joseph S Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by
learning
the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.
Dr. Larissa Del Piero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you are interested in
learning
if my services might be a good fit for you, please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
My work focuses on intervention and assessment for people with physical illnesses and injuries. My aim is to help people understand their personal strengths and use tailored coping tools to improve their lives. I offer evidence-based therapy interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy focused on coping with health conditions, pain, and changes in physical abilities linked to aging, illness, and injury. I have particular experience working with individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (concussion) or stroke. I work with adolescents and adults (ages 15 and up) as well as both individuals and families.
Sara Carter
Counselor, MA Ed, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you outwardly appear to hold it all together? Yet on the inside, are there numerous life circumstances that challenge your ability to cope, manage everyday stressors, and feel in control? As a school counselor and
learning
specialist with 27 years experience working with adolescents and young adults, I bring a unique perspective of empathy, compassion, optimism, and humor to my counseling practice. I hold a safe space in which adolescents and young adults can address and navigate stress, anxiety, attentional and executive function challenges, social, familial and societal expectations and the myriad transitions life presents us.
Nancy Montstream
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (connecting thoughts/emotions with behaviors), Mindful Self Compassion (
learning
how to think about and treat yourself positively), and varying trauma-based therapies.
Welcome! I am glad you are here and taking the first step to make change in your life. I practice from an integrative perspective to fit the needs of each client. Each person has a unique situation that requires me to listen to your story with compassion, curiosity, and openness. I work with clients across the age-span, though I have extensive experience with ages 15-30. Many of my clients enter therapy after a life crisis such as a struggling child or adolescent, a death or illness, a change in career, a break-up, the affect of an addiction, identity issues, or simply patterns of worry or regret.
Candice M Small
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Candice M. Small, PhD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and trauma exposure in children and adolescents. She strives to work collaboratively with caregivers and families to identify strengths and challenges in order to help every child succeed. Dr. Small also specializes in comprehensive therapeutic psychological assessment, including diagnostic assessment for Mood Disorders,
Learning
Disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other
learning
or executive functioning concerns.
KLS Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
1/26/2023 - Accepting new clients/Immediate openings: In-person Monday-Friday in Fremont and telehealth available as well. I offer a free, 20-minute video call to make sure we feel like a good therapeutic fit. My goal is to help you process your experiences and to support you in achieving the best version of yourself. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families using a collaborative, strengths-based, whole-person approach. By
learning
, practicing, and incorporating various therapeutic tools, we will rediscover the value in life, increase your sense of self-worth, and empower you to live life abundantly
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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.