Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Bolingbrook, IL
Whether you’re having a hard time adjusting to changes in life or you need help learning that your challenges don’t have to be roadblocks, I am here to help.
Welcome! My name is Stacey Dinkleman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and focus on each client’s specific needs. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome the challenges they face in life and with the right support and tools we can make that happen. I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that changing your way of thinking is the first step to your happiness.
Whether you’re having a hard time adjusting to changes in life or you need help learning that your challenges don’t have to be roadblocks, I am here to help.
Welcome! My name is Stacey Dinkleman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and focus on each client’s specific needs. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome the challenges they face in life and with the right support and tools we can make that happen. I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that changing your way of thinking is the first step to your happiness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and unresolved psychological trauma. I use my relationship with my clients in order to allow them to discuss uncomfortable emotions such as shame and guilt, in a non-judgmental relationship.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and unresolved psychological trauma. I use my relationship with my clients in order to allow them to discuss uncomfortable emotions such as shame and guilt, in a non-judgmental relationship.
Amanda Miller
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Amanda! I earned my master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2014 & have 10 years of experience providing occupational therapy services. I enjoy supporting children, teens and adults in areas such as daily living skills, work and school performance, relationships, and other activities that make life meaningful. We all struggle and feel overwhelmed with life’s challenges. In my sessions you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your strengths & concerns.
Hi, I’m Amanda! I earned my master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2014 & have 10 years of experience providing occupational therapy services. I enjoy supporting children, teens and adults in areas such as daily living skills, work and school performance, relationships, and other activities that make life meaningful. We all struggle and feel overwhelmed with life’s challenges. In my sessions you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your strengths & concerns.
Joanna Inserra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Immediate daytime openings. I believe we are all here to become the best version of ourselves. Together we can work to continue to grow your strengths while taking a look into behaviors and thoughts that shape your choices. I believe in building a strong rapport in a safe environment to reach your full potential. I focus on person-centered growth while using therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, person centered, play therapy, and interpersonal therapy to empower all individuals through the process of healing and understanding.
Immediate daytime openings. I believe we are all here to become the best version of ourselves. Together we can work to continue to grow your strengths while taking a look into behaviors and thoughts that shape your choices. I believe in building a strong rapport in a safe environment to reach your full potential. I focus on person-centered growth while using therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, person centered, play therapy, and interpersonal therapy to empower all individuals through the process of healing and understanding.
H.O.P.E. Behavior Practice | Dr. Audrey Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, MSW, LCSW, PEL
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Educator, I am passionate about working with individuals in K-12, their families, and young adults to foster culturally sensitive and socially acceptable coping skills, self-management skills, positive cognitions, social awareness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-perception, increase assertive ability, and decision-making skills. Using Psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral models, and varying approaches, I partner with individuals and their families to develop these skills using single and multi-treatment modes. Accepting new clients.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Educator, I am passionate about working with individuals in K-12, their families, and young adults to foster culturally sensitive and socially acceptable coping skills, self-management skills, positive cognitions, social awareness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-perception, increase assertive ability, and decision-making skills. Using Psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral models, and varying approaches, I partner with individuals and their families to develop these skills using single and multi-treatment modes. Accepting new clients.
We all deserve a safe space to be heard and to express ourselves. My goal is to provide you with a warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel that you can be yourself and you can talk about any challenges you are facing. I want to work together with you so that you feel supported and empowered to make the changes that you want to make in your life. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where my relationship with you is transparent and my treatment plans are guided by your personal goals.
We all deserve a safe space to be heard and to express ourselves. My goal is to provide you with a warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel that you can be yourself and you can talk about any challenges you are facing. I want to work together with you so that you feel supported and empowered to make the changes that you want to make in your life. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where my relationship with you is transparent and my treatment plans are guided by your personal goals.
Serving children and families, my relational focus supports those wanting to see improvements in their relationships and experience overall increased life satisfaction. I have specialized training and experience working with children and adults with ADHD. I provide individual therapy, play therapy, family therapy, and couple's counseling. I also enjoy providing consultation and supervision for other therapists. Visit Perriconecounseling.com for more information.
Serving children and families, my relational focus supports those wanting to see improvements in their relationships and experience overall increased life satisfaction. I have specialized training and experience working with children and adults with ADHD. I provide individual therapy, play therapy, family therapy, and couple's counseling. I also enjoy providing consultation and supervision for other therapists. Visit Perriconecounseling.com for more information.
Andrea I Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, PEL, LPHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in ways which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving beyond traumatic experiences, challenges and un-resolve conflict via personalized evidenced based therapeutic intervention.
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in ways which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving beyond traumatic experiences, challenges and un-resolve conflict via personalized evidenced based therapeutic intervention.
I bring an enthusiastic, caring and understanding approach to working with my clients. I understand that taking the step to start the healing process is not always easy. I work hard to ensure my clients feel comfortable and heard during their sessions, while also making sure that we are equals working together towards your goals. I strive to create a long term solution, not just a short term one. I will help you work at the deep rooted issues so there can be a full healing process instead of a quick “band aid repair.” I tailor my approach for each individual client to meet you where you are at.
I bring an enthusiastic, caring and understanding approach to working with my clients. I understand that taking the step to start the healing process is not always easy. I work hard to ensure my clients feel comfortable and heard during their sessions, while also making sure that we are equals working together towards your goals. I strive to create a long term solution, not just a short term one. I will help you work at the deep rooted issues so there can be a full healing process instead of a quick “band aid repair.” I tailor my approach for each individual client to meet you where you are at.
Nicky Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Online Only)
I know the idea of therapy can seem overwhelming or frightening at first, but you should take pride in exploring your first step. I can help ease those fears and we can work together to address whatever may be getting in your way to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Everyone needs help at times, whether it requires addressing past issues or more current problems, and therapy enables you to receive necessary support, develop skills, embrace your strengths, and make desired changes in a safe, judgment-free space. As no two individuals are exactly alike, sessions are tailored to meet your own unique needs.
I know the idea of therapy can seem overwhelming or frightening at first, but you should take pride in exploring your first step. I can help ease those fears and we can work together to address whatever may be getting in your way to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Everyone needs help at times, whether it requires addressing past issues or more current problems, and therapy enables you to receive necessary support, develop skills, embrace your strengths, and make desired changes in a safe, judgment-free space. As no two individuals are exactly alike, sessions are tailored to meet your own unique needs.
Jamie Meskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.
At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.
Lauren Brymer
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Online Only)
Just as we exist within an external system; family, work environments, neighborhoods, school community, we have a personal internal system within each of us. These two systems influence each other throughout every day of our lives. Just as our minds need to understand our external systems like the rules at our office or school, we need to understand the interaction of the parts within ourselves. This may be a difficult concept to wrap your mind around because we live in a world with such external rules. What would it be like if we lived by the knowledge of the internal and external systems ?
Just as we exist within an external system; family, work environments, neighborhoods, school community, we have a personal internal system within each of us. These two systems influence each other throughout every day of our lives. Just as our minds need to understand our external systems like the rules at our office or school, we need to understand the interaction of the parts within ourselves. This may be a difficult concept to wrap your mind around because we live in a world with such external rules. What would it be like if we lived by the knowledge of the internal and external systems ?
Jean Miller Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
I have worked extensively with individuals and families impacted by severe mental illness, providing understanding, insight, and practical knowledge. I have a passion for integrating psychological knowledge and Biblical truth. I believe that competent Christian counseling must incorporate strong psychological knowledge filtered through the lens of Biblical truth and the Christian worldview. Further, I am specifically gifted in leading others to a deeper, more intimate knowledge of God. I received a BS from Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C. where I double majored in Biblical studies and psychology. I also received a MA Clinical Psychology degree from Wheaton College.
I have worked extensively with individuals and families impacted by severe mental illness, providing understanding, insight, and practical knowledge. I have a passion for integrating psychological knowledge and Biblical truth. I believe that competent Christian counseling must incorporate strong psychological knowledge filtered through the lens of Biblical truth and the Christian worldview. Further, I am specifically gifted in leading others to a deeper, more intimate knowledge of God. I received a BS from Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C. where I double majored in Biblical studies and psychology. I also received a MA Clinical Psychology degree from Wheaton College.
I am a Marital and Family Therapist and School Psychologist, and founder of CorExcellent Group, LLC. with over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, specializing in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, executive functioning skills, stress management, life adjustment issues, ADHD and academic difficulties. I also work as a school psychologist in the Naperville/Aurora area, incorporating academic evaluations and school consultation to my practice.
I am a Marital and Family Therapist and School Psychologist, and founder of CorExcellent Group, LLC. with over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, specializing in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, executive functioning skills, stress management, life adjustment issues, ADHD and academic difficulties. I also work as a school psychologist in the Naperville/Aurora area, incorporating academic evaluations and school consultation to my practice.
Kristina Jongsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PEL, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
Naperville Clinical Services’ clinicians offer a wide range of services and specialties under one roof. Having a team of clinicians working together for you and your family allows for comprehensive care with convenience. Our team of psychologists, social workers and substance abuse counselors are trained in the latest techniques offering the most up to date solutions for your specific needs.
Psychological and Neuropsychological testing is available at Naperville Clinical Services which is often used to assist teachers, primary care physicians and other professionals. Working together with other professionals ensures the highest quality of care for you and your family.
Naperville Clinical Services’ clinicians offer a wide range of services and specialties under one roof. Having a team of clinicians working together for you and your family allows for comprehensive care with convenience. Our team of psychologists, social workers and substance abuse counselors are trained in the latest techniques offering the most up to date solutions for your specific needs.
Psychological and Neuropsychological testing is available at Naperville Clinical Services which is often used to assist teachers, primary care physicians and other professionals. Working together with other professionals ensures the highest quality of care for you and your family.
More Therapists Nearby
Dr. Ashley Petersen received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child/Family Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. She gained extensive experience while completing her training in various mental health settings, including with behaviorally and emotionally challenged children and foster children and their families. Dr. Petersen has a vast amount of experience in conducting psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, & developmental disorders. She has experience attending IEP meetings & providing recommendations for schools.
Dr. Ashley Petersen received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child/Family Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. She gained extensive experience while completing her training in various mental health settings, including with behaviorally and emotionally challenged children and foster children and their families. Dr. Petersen has a vast amount of experience in conducting psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, & developmental disorders. She has experience attending IEP meetings & providing recommendations for schools.
Carolynn Dewey Ballew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60565 (Online Only)
I am a strength based therapist; I believe we each have strengths that can be built upon. I have a passion for families. A family is a system with a great deal of moving parts that often need some adjusting. I will first LISTEN with empathy and compassion and then help to identify goals. You may be someone experiencing a major life transition, a parent struggling to reach your child, a spouse feeling unsupported or a teen having no idea how to navigate. I can help you to process your struggles and develop effective, practical strategies to realize change or simply walk through a challenging chapter with a renewed sense of hope.
I am a strength based therapist; I believe we each have strengths that can be built upon. I have a passion for families. A family is a system with a great deal of moving parts that often need some adjusting. I will first LISTEN with empathy and compassion and then help to identify goals. You may be someone experiencing a major life transition, a parent struggling to reach your child, a spouse feeling unsupported or a teen having no idea how to navigate. I can help you to process your struggles and develop effective, practical strategies to realize change or simply walk through a challenging chapter with a renewed sense of hope.
Find yourself wanting to make sense of your behaviors and/or struggles or your child's? Curious why we act or react in certain ways? We have experiences and we all hold our own perception of those experiences which ultimately leads to behaviors. I work with clients to teach strategies, coping skills, and lead clients on a journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them understand their interpretation of the world and how they function in it. Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
Find yourself wanting to make sense of your behaviors and/or struggles or your child's? Curious why we act or react in certain ways? We have experiences and we all hold our own perception of those experiences which ultimately leads to behaviors. I work with clients to teach strategies, coping skills, and lead clients on a journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them understand their interpretation of the world and how they function in it. Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
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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.