Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Cicero, IL
I have experience working with teens that have emotional learning disabilities and navigating cultural identity.
I have experience working with teens that have emotional learning disabilities and navigating cultural identity.
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In addition to therapy, I conduct psychological assessments to address questions related to diagnosis, personality issues, cognitive functioning, attentional problems, and learning disorders.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In therapy, I work to create an empathic, open, and collaborative atmosphere to treat issues such as trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Identity development, grief and loss, relationship problems, and domestic violence and abuse are other concerns that I help people address through therapy. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach and also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy to enrich the therapeutic process.
In addition to therapy, I conduct psychological assessments to address questions related to diagnosis, personality issues, cognitive functioning, attentional problems, and learning disorders.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In therapy, I work to create an empathic, open, and collaborative atmosphere to treat issues such as trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Identity development, grief and loss, relationship problems, and domestic violence and abuse are other concerns that I help people address through therapy. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach and also use cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy to enrich the therapeutic process.
Karen Bopp
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304
I have also taught special education and Social Emotional Learning curriculum, advocated for families with children who have disabilities, and presented parenting workshops.
HI! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, and a Masters Degree in Education from National Louis University. I currently practice in Illinois. My career of 30-plus years has included clients of all ages and a multitude of issues.
I have also taught special education and Social Emotional Learning curriculum, advocated for families with children who have disabilities, and presented parenting workshops.
HI! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, and a Masters Degree in Education from National Louis University. I currently practice in Illinois. My career of 30-plus years has included clients of all ages and a multitude of issues.
Hannah Bueno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60623 (Online Only)
I work with individuals across the lifespan who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or just need a new perspective. Utilizing a person-centered approach allows clients to share their story. I want to help provide the space for my clients to process and identify maladaptive ways of coping or thinking to help them live life to the fullest. Change can be scary, especially when dealing with mental health issues. Using a relational approach allows the client to build a relationship with me so that they can feel comfortable and be themselves.
I work with individuals across the lifespan who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or just need a new perspective. Utilizing a person-centered approach allows clients to share their story. I want to help provide the space for my clients to process and identify maladaptive ways of coping or thinking to help them live life to the fullest. Change can be scary, especially when dealing with mental health issues. Using a relational approach allows the client to build a relationship with me so that they can feel comfortable and be themselves.
Jenny Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
You may be at a point where you have exhausted all of your resources and known means of coping, and are seeking support in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment. Perhaps you're returning to therapy or trying it out for the first time. Either way, I can offer a neutral sounding board for challenges you are facing, and we can work together to develop strategies that work best for you and your experiences. You may also be a parent seeking ways to improve communication with your child/teen and guide them in a world where the influence of peers, social media, and other factors play a huge part in how they perceive life around them.
You may be at a point where you have exhausted all of your resources and known means of coping, and are seeking support in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment. Perhaps you're returning to therapy or trying it out for the first time. Either way, I can offer a neutral sounding board for challenges you are facing, and we can work together to develop strategies that work best for you and your experiences. You may also be a parent seeking ways to improve communication with your child/teen and guide them in a world where the influence of peers, social media, and other factors play a huge part in how they perceive life around them.
" I believe it is important to work collaboratively with clients, offering hope and guidance in addressing and resolving problems of living. I assist individuals, couples and families to feel happier and more in control of their lives by engaging them sensitively, with due attention to each person's unique circumstances and personal strengths. Providing education about mental health issues and feedback about the successes and failures of the various solutions that clients have tried are central to my approach."
" I believe it is important to work collaboratively with clients, offering hope and guidance in addressing and resolving problems of living. I assist individuals, couples and families to feel happier and more in control of their lives by engaging them sensitively, with due attention to each person's unique circumstances and personal strengths. Providing education about mental health issues and feedback about the successes and failures of the various solutions that clients have tried are central to my approach."
Everyone has a story, they just need a safe place to share it. My goal is to empower people and provide that safe space for them to process and find their hope restored. I am passionate about equipping individuals to make intentional decisions to improve overall wellness. I use an individualized and collaborative approach in therapy. For those who choose to incorporate faith, we will honor that by seeking truth, wisdom, and discernment from the Holy Spirit through Prayer and Scripture.
Everyone has a story, they just need a safe place to share it. My goal is to empower people and provide that safe space for them to process and find their hope restored. I am passionate about equipping individuals to make intentional decisions to improve overall wellness. I use an individualized and collaborative approach in therapy. For those who choose to incorporate faith, we will honor that by seeking truth, wisdom, and discernment from the Holy Spirit through Prayer and Scripture.
Cotorey Seals
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60644 (Online Only)
Are there parts of your story you wish you could forget? Do you feel like no matter how much you try, you’re never enough? Does your anxiety, shame, and trauma feel crippling? This is a painful place to be, but you don’t have to do this alone. I provide an exploratory space where you can unpack and heal from some of the most difficult parts of your story. As a black, male therapist, I understand how your background and unique context impacts your life. As we explore your story, I’ll help you move from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, and anxiety to freedom.
Are there parts of your story you wish you could forget? Do you feel like no matter how much you try, you’re never enough? Does your anxiety, shame, and trauma feel crippling? This is a painful place to be, but you don’t have to do this alone. I provide an exploratory space where you can unpack and heal from some of the most difficult parts of your story. As a black, male therapist, I understand how your background and unique context impacts your life. As we explore your story, I’ll help you move from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, and anxiety to freedom.
Lily Diego-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60623 (Online Only)
I have personal experience navigating the complexities of our mental health systems and proceed with gentleness, compassion, and understanding as you seek to find the right therapist for you. I believe in the power of your story as knowledge. I strive to live and practice within the vision of disability justice, particularly while practicing within systems that have been known to cause harm to BIPOC, disabled, queer, and other marginalized communities.
I have personal experience navigating the complexities of our mental health systems and proceed with gentleness, compassion, and understanding as you seek to find the right therapist for you. I believe in the power of your story as knowledge. I strive to live and practice within the vision of disability justice, particularly while practicing within systems that have been known to cause harm to BIPOC, disabled, queer, and other marginalized communities.
Hello, my name is Shari. As a Christian, I am deeply passionate about guiding clients through a faith-centered counseling journey that fosters healing and transformation. I integrate evidence-based treatment interventions rooted in scripture to help you achieve your therapy goals. My areas of clinical focus are as follows: Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Conflict Resolution • Blended Families • Marriage & Families • Life Transitions • Adulting • Parenting • Spirituality. View my full profile on our company website at www.InTouchMindHealth.com. Ofrezco consejería en español.
Hello, my name is Shari. As a Christian, I am deeply passionate about guiding clients through a faith-centered counseling journey that fosters healing and transformation. I integrate evidence-based treatment interventions rooted in scripture to help you achieve your therapy goals. My areas of clinical focus are as follows: Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Conflict Resolution • Blended Families • Marriage & Families • Life Transitions • Adulting • Parenting • Spirituality. View my full profile on our company website at www.InTouchMindHealth.com. Ofrezco consejería en español.
Mindful Dimensions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60623 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Martin, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I am driven by a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their inner landscapes, overcome challenges, and discover their true potential for growth and healing. I firmly believe that every person has the innate capacity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Hello! My name is Martin, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I am driven by a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their inner landscapes, overcome challenges, and discover their true potential for growth and healing. I firmly believe that every person has the innate capacity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Every family is fighting their own battle. Whether it is addiction, depression, or inability to get along, you are not alone. Sometimes those struggles become so overwhelming, that finding support is your best option. If you have decided to stop suffering alone, you are in the right place. I work with Mothers, Fathers and Families to address their individual and family struggles. Individuals who I help are often battling symptoms of: ADHD, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Sex and Porn Addiction or Life Transitions. See Personal Client Reviews at HealthGrades.com
Every family is fighting their own battle. Whether it is addiction, depression, or inability to get along, you are not alone. Sometimes those struggles become so overwhelming, that finding support is your best option. If you have decided to stop suffering alone, you are in the right place. I work with Mothers, Fathers and Families to address their individual and family struggles. Individuals who I help are often battling symptoms of: ADHD, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Sex and Porn Addiction or Life Transitions. See Personal Client Reviews at HealthGrades.com
We all find ourselves at times in our life that we require nurturance to help us through life's changes. Loss in our lives requires care and guidance by a professional. Loss may be defined in various ways, it may be death, divorce, depression, addictions, infidelity, anxiety, infertility just to name a few.
I work to specifically assist individuals, couples, families and groups to alleviate emotional disorders, to understand conscious and unconscious motivation, to resolve emotional, relationship and attitudinal conflicts and to help modify behaviors that interfere with effective emotional, social adaptive, and intellectual functioning.
We all find ourselves at times in our life that we require nurturance to help us through life's changes. Loss in our lives requires care and guidance by a professional. Loss may be defined in various ways, it may be death, divorce, depression, addictions, infidelity, anxiety, infertility just to name a few.
I work to specifically assist individuals, couples, families and groups to alleviate emotional disorders, to understand conscious and unconscious motivation, to resolve emotional, relationship and attitudinal conflicts and to help modify behaviors that interfere with effective emotional, social adaptive, and intellectual functioning.
Alejandra Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60623 (Online Only)
Welcome! Bienvenidos! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that holistic care is crucial to supporting and healing ourselves, our families, and our communities. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I actively integrate clients’ cultural identities and strengths into therapy. Through my background and experience as a school social worker and working with young people, I have developed a passion for working with young people including adolescents and adults. Developing a solid therapeutic alliance is my number one goal.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that holistic care is crucial to supporting and healing ourselves, our families, and our communities. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I actively integrate clients’ cultural identities and strengths into therapy. Through my background and experience as a school social worker and working with young people, I have developed a passion for working with young people including adolescents and adults. Developing a solid therapeutic alliance is my number one goal.
Choosing therapy is a brave step to take, and after you take that step, I will walk with you. It is my priority to create a space where you feel comfortable and supported as you express yourself. I want to partner with you and learn about your specific needs so that I can understand your experience, without assumptions. I will provide empathy, education, and insight as we work together. I want to help you recognize your own strengths and build off of them as we create solid goals so that you can take active steps towards healing, change, and growth. I will work with you and your family to help you meet your individual needs.
Choosing therapy is a brave step to take, and after you take that step, I will walk with you. It is my priority to create a space where you feel comfortable and supported as you express yourself. I want to partner with you and learn about your specific needs so that I can understand your experience, without assumptions. I will provide empathy, education, and insight as we work together. I want to help you recognize your own strengths and build off of them as we create solid goals so that you can take active steps towards healing, change, and growth. I will work with you and your family to help you meet your individual needs.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Jane has over 20 years of experience as a counselor helping adults, teens, tweens and heal and improve their lives. Jane also focuses on special needs families, and individuals that grew up in special needs families. When you work with Jane you are heard, accepted and given a chance to work through your life challenges.
Jane has over 20 years of experience as a counselor helping adults, teens, tweens and heal and improve their lives. Jane also focuses on special needs families, and individuals that grew up in special needs families. When you work with Jane you are heard, accepted and given a chance to work through your life challenges.
We are wired with an affinity toward healing. Therapy is a powerful tool in attaining wellness. But what if we went beyond talk therapy by also integrating meditation and biofeedback to address trauma, depression, inattention and other areas of mental health? We will explore your intrinsic ability to harness the power of mindfulness and breath work to reduce chronic pain and other physical issues impacted by stress. We will tap into nutrition's significant role in mental health, including mood and memory. We are a team of psychological providers and a preventative care physician collaborating with you toward your healing journey.
We are wired with an affinity toward healing. Therapy is a powerful tool in attaining wellness. But what if we went beyond talk therapy by also integrating meditation and biofeedback to address trauma, depression, inattention and other areas of mental health? We will explore your intrinsic ability to harness the power of mindfulness and breath work to reduce chronic pain and other physical issues impacted by stress. We will tap into nutrition's significant role in mental health, including mood and memory. We are a team of psychological providers and a preventative care physician collaborating with you toward your healing journey.
"Strive for Success and Live your best life" Everyone encounters obstacles in life but it important to learn how to build resiliency within yourself so that you can reach positive life goals and not allow negative circumstances to dictate your success. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor experienced in assisting children, adolescents,teens and adults in reaching positive life goals. I have extensive experience working with traumatized children with mental health diagnoses. However within my career span I have experience doing martial and family counseling. As well as working with adults with and without mental health diagnoses.
"Strive for Success and Live your best life" Everyone encounters obstacles in life but it important to learn how to build resiliency within yourself so that you can reach positive life goals and not allow negative circumstances to dictate your success. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor experienced in assisting children, adolescents,teens and adults in reaching positive life goals. I have extensive experience working with traumatized children with mental health diagnoses. However within my career span I have experience doing martial and family counseling. As well as working with adults with and without mental health diagnoses.
Joseph C Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60644
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict.
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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.