Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Rockledge, FL
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Hi there! I'm a Licensed School Psychologist & Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with years of experience helping families support their children's learning & behavior. If you're struggling to understand your child's unique needs & how to respond or teach them effectively, you're in the right place. As a parent seeking professional guidance, you want your child to thrive in school, at home, & in social settings. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that fosters academic success, emotional well-being, & social growth. Through psychoeducational assessments & targeted interventions, we can help meet your child's need
Hi there! I'm a Licensed School Psychologist & Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with years of experience helping families support their children's learning & behavior. If you're struggling to understand your child's unique needs & how to respond or teach them effectively, you're in the right place. As a parent seeking professional guidance, you want your child to thrive in school, at home, & in social settings. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that fosters academic success, emotional well-being, & social growth. Through psychoeducational assessments & targeted interventions, we can help meet your child's need
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Kimberly specializes in working with children, teens, and women covering a variety of issues. ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Womens are just a few areas she specializes in. Kimberly is a Neurodiversity Affirmating therapist that believes treatment should be centered on a client's strengths, not their weaknesses. Kimberly's approach is to serve client needs through a holistic and client centered approach that fosters hope and recovery. Kimberly utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and EFT (tapping), hypnotherapy, and brainspotting.
Kimberly specializes in working with children, teens, and women covering a variety of issues. ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, and Womens are just a few areas she specializes in. Kimberly is a Neurodiversity Affirmating therapist that believes treatment should be centered on a client's strengths, not their weaknesses. Kimberly's approach is to serve client needs through a holistic and client centered approach that fosters hope and recovery. Kimberly utilizes evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and EFT (tapping), hypnotherapy, and brainspotting.
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I am knowledgeable in helping clients who are experiencing distress in their marriage. I am training as a level 3 therapist in the Gottman Method of couples therapy. If you are questioning whether it's even worth the effort, why not consider giving it one last chance. Maybe there is something worth saving after all. Don't allow conflict the opportunity to destroy your outlook on life. Anxiety and depression becomes the focus instead of enjoying your engagement with your significant other. Let's work on getting that connection back starting today? Call or go to https://www.abccounselors.com
I am knowledgeable in helping clients who are experiencing distress in their marriage. I am training as a level 3 therapist in the Gottman Method of couples therapy. If you are questioning whether it's even worth the effort, why not consider giving it one last chance. Maybe there is something worth saving after all. Don't allow conflict the opportunity to destroy your outlook on life. Anxiety and depression becomes the focus instead of enjoying your engagement with your significant other. Let's work on getting that connection back starting today? Call or go to https://www.abccounselors.com
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Joey Jachec, Flourish Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated, or struggling in some way? Maybe you’re not sure why things are hard, or perhaps you have experienced something awful and wonder how you’ll ever move past it? When painful things happen, we can be left feeling confused, out of control, or unsure how to move forward and heal. You deserve to feel better and I would be honored to help.
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated, or struggling in some way? Maybe you’re not sure why things are hard, or perhaps you have experienced something awful and wonder how you’ll ever move past it? When painful things happen, we can be left feeling confused, out of control, or unsure how to move forward and heal. You deserve to feel better and I would be honored to help.
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Kimberly Tomlinson - Peace Place Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Rockledge, FL 32955
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
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My mission is to provide optimal psychological care to children, adolescents, adults and families. Services offered include individual and group therapy, consultation and marriage counseling. I have expertise in treating depression, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and marital discord. Therapy goals can include motivating to change, implementing behavioral strategies for children and increasing communication skills to build better relationships. I can help you identify your specific goals and work to reach them by utilizing cognitive strategies that train your brain to work for you.
My mission is to provide optimal psychological care to children, adolescents, adults and families. Services offered include individual and group therapy, consultation and marriage counseling. I have expertise in treating depression, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and marital discord. Therapy goals can include motivating to change, implementing behavioral strategies for children and increasing communication skills to build better relationships. I can help you identify your specific goals and work to reach them by utilizing cognitive strategies that train your brain to work for you.
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LaKenya H McCallister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
Finding solutions is not always easy to do alone. Counseling is the perfect tool to help gain perspective of the challenges that you face. Our hope at McCallister Family Counseling is to provide a safe place for you or your family to feel supported while navigating your way towards positive outcomes. Have you or your family member been depressed, acting out, anxious, or even attempted suicide? Are you unhappy at home, school, or work? Are your days plagued by managing power struggles, constant yelling, and everyone is stressed? Your story does not end here. Let us help you write the next chapter.
Finding solutions is not always easy to do alone. Counseling is the perfect tool to help gain perspective of the challenges that you face. Our hope at McCallister Family Counseling is to provide a safe place for you or your family to feel supported while navigating your way towards positive outcomes. Have you or your family member been depressed, acting out, anxious, or even attempted suicide? Are you unhappy at home, school, or work? Are your days plagued by managing power struggles, constant yelling, and everyone is stressed? Your story does not end here. Let us help you write the next chapter.
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Karena Johnson-Blackwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHCI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockledge, FL 32955
More Therapists Nearby
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Growing up in Savannah, Georgia with a single mother. Daryel Scott’s curiosity when it came to education and mental health grew. And today, he has over 20 years of experience working as an educator and counselor. Daryel is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, mood swings, addiction, dual-diagnosis, learning/behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities and Autism. He does individual, family and group counseling using evidence base therapeutic interventions tailoring it to each individual client to help reach their goals.
Growing up in Savannah, Georgia with a single mother. Daryel Scott’s curiosity when it came to education and mental health grew. And today, he has over 20 years of experience working as an educator and counselor. Daryel is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, mood swings, addiction, dual-diagnosis, learning/behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities and Autism. He does individual, family and group counseling using evidence base therapeutic interventions tailoring it to each individual client to help reach their goals.
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Dr. Neuropsychology Concierge: Cristi Salinas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions.
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Neuropsychology Concierge: Dr. Cristi Salinas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32940
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with more than 6,000 children and adults. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of various conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a roadmap of interventions/solutions.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with more than 6,000 children and adults. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of various conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a roadmap of interventions/solutions.
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Each client has a unique situation and needs a different kind of guidance to develop healthier choices—whether that's through individual therapy techniques, learning coping skills, or addressing workplace stressors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2013 and have been practicing for 7 years. I am currently completing a post-Master's Certificate with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in anxiety disorders and development of healthier choices for wellness. My clients are often individuals and families who know setting a therapeutic objective is important for improving their well-being and are looking to implement the strategies that will assist in enhancing their everyday wellness.
Each client has a unique situation and needs a different kind of guidance to develop healthier choices—whether that's through individual therapy techniques, learning coping skills, or addressing workplace stressors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2013 and have been practicing for 7 years. I am currently completing a post-Master's Certificate with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in anxiety disorders and development of healthier choices for wellness. My clients are often individuals and families who know setting a therapeutic objective is important for improving their well-being and are looking to implement the strategies that will assist in enhancing their everyday wellness.
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If you are concerned about learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or sensory-motor disorders, I can help diagnose or rule these out.
My professional goal is to help individuals and families navigate the many challenges we are faced with as we move through life. Let's together figure out how you can be the person you want to be and improve you relationships. If your child has challenges, let's identify those, and find solutions and recommendations. As our parents age it is important they get proper diagnoses and recommendations. After a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other disability, it is important to receive education and direction to the best resources, as well as help adjusting. Life can be hard at times, let's find a solution together.
If you are concerned about learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or sensory-motor disorders, I can help diagnose or rule these out.
My professional goal is to help individuals and families navigate the many challenges we are faced with as we move through life. Let's together figure out how you can be the person you want to be and improve you relationships. If your child has challenges, let's identify those, and find solutions and recommendations. As our parents age it is important they get proper diagnoses and recommendations. After a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other disability, it is important to receive education and direction to the best resources, as well as help adjusting. Life can be hard at times, let's find a solution together.
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Services provided by Space Coast Educational Evaluations, LLC include testing in the areas of gifted, learning disabilities, and attention. The information gained from a psycho-educational evaluation can be useful to parents and schools in the development of gifted Education Plans (EP), Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504-Plans, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions. With more than a decade of experience in education, Julie Simmons, licensed and certified School Psychologist, can help guide parents towards a better understanding of their child.
Services provided by Space Coast Educational Evaluations, LLC include testing in the areas of gifted, learning disabilities, and attention. The information gained from a psycho-educational evaluation can be useful to parents and schools in the development of gifted Education Plans (EP), Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504-Plans, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions. With more than a decade of experience in education, Julie Simmons, licensed and certified School Psychologist, can help guide parents towards a better understanding of their child.
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I specialize in the treatment of children and adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety and learning disorders.
Hello, I'm Dr. Ruth Olmstead and I have been practicing in Florida for 20 years. I utilize a multi modal, non-drug approach to the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, ADHD, Learning Disorders, as well as a variety of other disorders. I use the latest high tech, non-drug approaches with individual therapy to address a variety of disorders and issues. I believe in maximizing your personal growth, and focus on helping you find greater joy in life, as well as gaining personal insight and finding better ways to cope with life's changes, challenges, and stresses.
I specialize in the treatment of children and adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety and learning disorders.
Hello, I'm Dr. Ruth Olmstead and I have been practicing in Florida for 20 years. I utilize a multi modal, non-drug approach to the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, ADHD, Learning Disorders, as well as a variety of other disorders. I use the latest high tech, non-drug approaches with individual therapy to address a variety of disorders and issues. I believe in maximizing your personal growth, and focus on helping you find greater joy in life, as well as gaining personal insight and finding better ways to cope with life's changes, challenges, and stresses.
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Nick specializes in child/adolescent ADHD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, learning and behavioral issues.
Rev. Nick is the Founder and Director of New Hope Counseling Center. He has been a practicing psychotherapist in the Space Coast since 1990. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Rollins College. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is a Certified LMHC Supervisor with the State of Florida and a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Nick specializes in child/adolescent ADHD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, learning and behavioral issues.
Rev. Nick is the Founder and Director of New Hope Counseling Center. He has been a practicing psychotherapist in the Space Coast since 1990. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Rollins College. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is a Certified LMHC Supervisor with the State of Florida and a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
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Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy.
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Lori Michelle Jones
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Melbourne, FL 32940
Human beings were not meant to struggle alone! It can sometimes feel like happiness and peace of mind are elusive leaving one feeling stuck, isolated, and afraid. I passionately believe people possess the power to transform their lives given a safe space to share, unconditional acceptance, and tools to enhance emotional well being. It would be my honor to provide you each of these things in your healing journey.
Human beings were not meant to struggle alone! It can sometimes feel like happiness and peace of mind are elusive leaving one feeling stuck, isolated, and afraid. I passionately believe people possess the power to transform their lives given a safe space to share, unconditional acceptance, and tools to enhance emotional well being. It would be my honor to provide you each of these things in your healing journey.
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Dr. Idalhi Barnes-Marrero Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
You might struggle to pay attention or concentrate; make recurrent mistakes; forget events or conversations; misplace things; have trouble finding words; feel less mentally sharp, or think slower. You might wonder what's wrong as you no longer feel like yourself. You could be worried about dementia or wonder if a past TBI/concussion, stroke, chemotherapy, or medical condition like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease could have impacted your mental ability. A psychological or neuropsychological evaluation could help you get the insight and clarity you crave.
You might struggle to pay attention or concentrate; make recurrent mistakes; forget events or conversations; misplace things; have trouble finding words; feel less mentally sharp, or think slower. You might wonder what's wrong as you no longer feel like yourself. You could be worried about dementia or wonder if a past TBI/concussion, stroke, chemotherapy, or medical condition like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease could have impacted your mental ability. A psychological or neuropsychological evaluation could help you get the insight and clarity you crave.
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Kerry Berner
Counselor, BSW, MA, EdS, LMHC-QS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Now accepting Counselor Supervision and Play Therapy Supervision! At Brevard Counseling, we have counselors who work with CHILDREN as young as 4 using Play Therapy in our Play Therapy Rooms, ADOLESCENTS (struggling with peer pressure, anxiety, divorce, and school issues), INDIVIDUALS (with grief, anxiety, depression, substance issues), and COUPLES/MARRIAGE utilizing the Gottman Method. We have 2 locations! Merritt Island (4 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room) Rockledge (2 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room). We offer many different rate plans including sliding fees if needed and some insurance plans.
Now accepting Counselor Supervision and Play Therapy Supervision! At Brevard Counseling, we have counselors who work with CHILDREN as young as 4 using Play Therapy in our Play Therapy Rooms, ADOLESCENTS (struggling with peer pressure, anxiety, divorce, and school issues), INDIVIDUALS (with grief, anxiety, depression, substance issues), and COUPLES/MARRIAGE utilizing the Gottman Method. We have 2 locations! Merritt Island (4 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room) Rockledge (2 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room). We offer many different rate plans including sliding fees if needed and some insurance plans.
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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.