Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Grafton, MA

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Jonathan B. Wolf
EdM
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519
Feel that traditional therapy is not for you? Jonathan started YouTime Coaching 13 years ago with an ambitious core belief: if you provide compassionate support, positive modeling, and skillful accountability, personal growth and change are possible. We've had major success working with many young people, adults, and families regarding academic/work struggles, transitional challenges, focus/attention issues, communication, motivation, performance enhancement, and self-confidence.
Feel that traditional therapy is not for you? Jonathan started YouTime Coaching 13 years ago with an ambitious core belief: if you provide compassionate support, positive modeling, and skillful accountability, personal growth and change are possible. We've had major success working with many young people, adults, and families regarding academic/work struggles, transitional challenges, focus/attention issues, communication, motivation, performance enhancement, and self-confidence.
(856) 281-2747 View (856) 281-2747
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Liza Detenber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In a busy, overwhelming, too-much world we all need to find ways to care for ourselves. Reaching out for therapy can be a way to carve out some space to nourish and connect to yourself. Maybe you're here because you feel overwhelmed and anxious. You know you have deep wisdom inside but the overwhelm is making it hard to access it. Perhaps there is self-judgment for feeling “too sensitive”. You’re doing big things yet you still feel small. You long to feel calm, centered, and connected. My grounded, intuitive, and collaborative approach can help!
In a busy, overwhelming, too-much world we all need to find ways to care for ourselves. Reaching out for therapy can be a way to carve out some space to nourish and connect to yourself. Maybe you're here because you feel overwhelmed and anxious. You know you have deep wisdom inside but the overwhelm is making it hard to access it. Perhaps there is self-judgment for feeling “too sensitive”. You’re doing big things yet you still feel small. You long to feel calm, centered, and connected. My grounded, intuitive, and collaborative approach can help!
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Stephanie Stilla-Petrie
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519
Not accepting new clients
Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment for you to explore and reflect on your past and recent experiences, feelings, and relationships. My approach is to facilitate change based on your expressed needs and goals.
Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment for you to explore and reflect on your past and recent experiences, feelings, and relationships. My approach is to facilitate change based on your expressed needs and goals.
(508) 401-7291 View (508) 401-7291

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Karl Wagner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
Whether you are trying to understand your child's learning style, select the right school or career path, or deal with a stressful or challenging personal issue, we will strive to support your success.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about making plans for school, work or life? At Powell & Wagner associates, we have been supporting the success of adolescents, children, families, adults, schools for over 45 years in the greater Boston area. By taking the time to understand each client including where you have been, and your present concerns, we can best support you in achieving a happier, more successful future. Whether you are seeking the right school for your child, the right career path, or dealing with a significant emotional challenge, we support you in achieving practical, tangible results.
Whether you are trying to understand your child's learning style, select the right school or career path, or deal with a stressful or challenging personal issue, we will strive to support your success.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about making plans for school, work or life? At Powell & Wagner associates, we have been supporting the success of adolescents, children, families, adults, schools for over 45 years in the greater Boston area. By taking the time to understand each client including where you have been, and your present concerns, we can best support you in achieving a happier, more successful future. Whether you are seeking the right school for your child, the right career path, or dealing with a significant emotional challenge, we support you in achieving practical, tangible results.
(617) 494-1650 View (617) 494-1650
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Psychological Testing Consultants
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01604
Psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing is useful when children have difficulties learning or when they struggle with behavioral, emotional or social issues.
Are there times you think your child is capable of better performance in school? Do you feel your child's academic performance is slipping and are you looking for a way to identify educational problems and address them? Neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing may be the answer. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing services to preschoolers through young adults. My test battery and report help uncover the underlying causes of academic underachievement such as ADHD, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital learning disabilities (LD), inadequate education or a combination of these factors.
Psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing is useful when children have difficulties learning or when they struggle with behavioral, emotional or social issues.
Are there times you think your child is capable of better performance in school? Do you feel your child's academic performance is slipping and are you looking for a way to identify educational problems and address them? Neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing may be the answer. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing services to preschoolers through young adults. My test battery and report help uncover the underlying causes of academic underachievement such as ADHD, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital learning disabilities (LD), inadequate education or a combination of these factors.
(978) 631-3220 View (978) 631-3220
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Lighthouse Educational Assessments LLC
Educational Psychologist, LEP, NCSP, EdS
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601
I specialize in assessing learning disabilities, complex social-emotional needs / trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more.
I work with students of all ages and their families, from preschool to college, who are looking for either special education in grade school or accommodations for higher education. I provide consultation, advocacy, and psychoeducational evaluation services designed to meet the needs of my clients and properly represent their concerns for all involved parties. If you are a parent who is concerned that your child may have a learning disability, that your child's needs are not being met by their school, or a college student concerned about being able to keep up with your college's curriculum, I can help!
I specialize in assessing learning disabilities, complex social-emotional needs / trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more.
I work with students of all ages and their families, from preschool to college, who are looking for either special education in grade school or accommodations for higher education. I provide consultation, advocacy, and psychoeducational evaluation services designed to meet the needs of my clients and properly represent their concerns for all involved parties. If you are a parent who is concerned that your child may have a learning disability, that your child's needs are not being met by their school, or a college student concerned about being able to keep up with your college's curriculum, I can help!
(508) 413-6750 View (508) 413-6750
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David D Nowell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northborough, MA 01532
As a clinical neuropsychologist I work with clients to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness and relate those patterns to known profiles of brain-behavior relationship. The process involves an interview, collateral contacts, and carefully selected standardized assessment of brain and emotional functioning. A neuropsychological evaluation may help identify dementia, direct therapies after traumatic brain injury, or tease out ADHD from learning disorder and other developmental conditions.
As a clinical neuropsychologist I work with clients to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness and relate those patterns to known profiles of brain-behavior relationship. The process involves an interview, collateral contacts, and carefully selected standardized assessment of brain and emotional functioning. A neuropsychological evaluation may help identify dementia, direct therapies after traumatic brain injury, or tease out ADHD from learning disorder and other developmental conditions.
(508) 579-7958 View (508) 579-7958
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SECM, LLC
PsyD, EdD, LEP, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757
Waitlist for new clients
Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Only at this time ............ SECM provides various assessments (psychological, neuropsychological, and educational) to help diagnose and identify learning, psychological and mental health concerns. We work with children 5 years and older, adolescents, as well as adults.
Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Only at this time ............ SECM provides various assessments (psychological, neuropsychological, and educational) to help diagnose and identify learning, psychological and mental health concerns. We work with children 5 years and older, adolescents, as well as adults.
(508) 478-0126 View (508) 478-0126
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Kristin Mayo Licensed Educational Psychologist
CAGS
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605  (Online Only)
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. I am also available for guardianship assistance with special needs students and am able to sign guardianship applications.
I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. I am also available for guardianship assistance with special needs students and am able to sign guardianship applications.
(413) 216-2452 View (413) 216-2452
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Cheyne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01606
Is your child struggling in school? Do you think you may have an un-diagnosed learning disability? Are you concerned about inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity for you or your child? Have you been in therapy for a long time, but are struggling to see results and improvement? A psychological assessment can help you or your child get the support you need.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment for clients of all ages. These evaluations can: assess for ADHD or executive functioning deficits; help clients understand their learning style and cognitive strengths and weaknesses; evaluate for the presence of a learning disability; and/or gain a better understanding of mental health, social, and emotional symptoms and functioning. As part of these evaluations, I generate a comprehensive report that provides a clear diagnosis, and offers recommendations for the classroom, the workplace, and/or ongoing treatment.
Is your child struggling in school? Do you think you may have an un-diagnosed learning disability? Are you concerned about inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity for you or your child? Have you been in therapy for a long time, but are struggling to see results and improvement? A psychological assessment can help you or your child get the support you need.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment for clients of all ages. These evaluations can: assess for ADHD or executive functioning deficits; help clients understand their learning style and cognitive strengths and weaknesses; evaluate for the presence of a learning disability; and/or gain a better understanding of mental health, social, and emotional symptoms and functioning. As part of these evaluations, I generate a comprehensive report that provides a clear diagnosis, and offers recommendations for the classroom, the workplace, and/or ongoing treatment.
(774) 450-6075 View (774) 450-6075
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Katie Ring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, MA 01501  (Online Only)
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
(774) 314-1120 View (774) 314-1120
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Stephanie Wuebbens
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
She's also able to evaluate emotional, cognitive, or learning problems.
Stephanie Wuebbens is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with over 20 years of experience assisting children, teens, and adults with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, divorce, family conflict, grief, difficult life transitions, and more.
She's also able to evaluate emotional, cognitive, or learning problems.
Stephanie Wuebbens is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with over 20 years of experience assisting children, teens, and adults with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, divorce, family conflict, grief, difficult life transitions, and more.
(508) 501-6515 View (508) 501-6515
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Susan Chlapowski
Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01606
Empowerment is at the core of my therapeutic philosophy. I believe that understanding our patterns of behavior and learning and applying practical strategies enables clients to enhance their social and emotional functioning and improve their quality of life. We will take a collaborative approach in our work together and set meaningful goals focused on positive change. This approach to counseling is effective for those who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, issues with attention and focus, educational struggles, interpersonal issues and life transitions.
Empowerment is at the core of my therapeutic philosophy. I believe that understanding our patterns of behavior and learning and applying practical strategies enables clients to enhance their social and emotional functioning and improve their quality of life. We will take a collaborative approach in our work together and set meaningful goals focused on positive change. This approach to counseling is effective for those who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, issues with attention and focus, educational struggles, interpersonal issues and life transitions.
(508) 501-1896 View (508) 501-1896
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Olivia DiVirgilio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602  (Online Only)
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Do you feel anxious and find your mind constantly worrying? Do you feel sad, down and hopeless? Do you find yourself struggling and stressed with the demands of everyday life? These feelings can be overwhelming and upsetting. I am here to support you as you work towards exploring, processing and learning how to better cope with these feelings.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Do you feel anxious and find your mind constantly worrying? Do you feel sad, down and hopeless? Do you find yourself struggling and stressed with the demands of everyday life? These feelings can be overwhelming and upsetting. I am here to support you as you work towards exploring, processing and learning how to better cope with these feelings.
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Christina Marie Casavant-Towers
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601
Christina specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, Learning differences and much more.
Christina loves helping others and enjoys using humor, and person centered therapy to assist clients with dealing with today's challenges. She likes to help clients write their own story and what their life should be and with free of judgment. Christina can assist with managing goals and other behaviors throughout the lifespan, but she will try and go to the core and find what is going on to help you. She is further trauma certified and has experience with a variety of diagnosis, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and much more. Christina is licensed in Massachusetts and Maine.
Christina specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, Learning differences and much more.
Christina loves helping others and enjoys using humor, and person centered therapy to assist clients with dealing with today's challenges. She likes to help clients write their own story and what their life should be and with free of judgment. Christina can assist with managing goals and other behaviors throughout the lifespan, but she will try and go to the core and find what is going on to help you. She is further trauma certified and has experience with a variety of diagnosis, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and much more. Christina is licensed in Massachusetts and Maine.
(508) 257-7892 View (508) 257-7892
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Kimberly Trainor
PsyD, NCSP, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602
Does your child have trouble with attention, managing their emotions or behavior, or learning at school or at home? As a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, I can help by providing therapy and/or comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment recommendations for issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. In therapy, I can help children and teens develop positive coping, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Does your child have trouble with attention, managing their emotions or behavior, or learning at school or at home? As a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, I can help by providing therapy and/or comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment recommendations for issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. In therapy, I can help children and teens develop positive coping, communication, and problem-solving skills.
(774) 450-6076 View (774) 450-6076
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Cassidy Steinbrecher
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with getting tasks done? Are you chronically late to classes or meetings? Are you disorganized, forgetful, or constantly misplacing items? Executive Functioning Coaching is for you! Executive functions are cognitive skills that are critical in managing daily life and achieving goals. Individuals can struggle with these skills for a number of reasons, including life transitions (e.g. going to college, first jobs), stress, or a number of different diagnoses (e.g. anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism). Problems with EF skills can negatively impact schooling, career, and relationships.
Do you struggle with getting tasks done? Are you chronically late to classes or meetings? Are you disorganized, forgetful, or constantly misplacing items? Executive Functioning Coaching is for you! Executive functions are cognitive skills that are critical in managing daily life and achieving goals. Individuals can struggle with these skills for a number of reasons, including life transitions (e.g. going to college, first jobs), stress, or a number of different diagnoses (e.g. anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism). Problems with EF skills can negatively impact schooling, career, and relationships.
(978) 577-2961 x700 View (978) 577-2961 x700
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Keith Willette
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a graduate of Assumption College. I hold a masters degree in counseling psychology. I am certified in both family counseling and children & adolescent therapy from the Aaron T. Beck Institute.
I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a graduate of Assumption College. I hold a masters degree in counseling psychology. I am certified in both family counseling and children & adolescent therapy from the Aaron T. Beck Institute.
(774) 435-1928 View (774) 435-1928
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Family & Educational Wellness Center
Verified Verified
Hopkinton, MA 01748
The Family & Educational Wellness (FEW) Center in Franklin, Massachusetts, is directed by Dr. Craig Murphy, a licensed educational psychologist who has been working with children and adolescents, families, and schools for over 20 years. He has expanded his private practice and joined forces with several other practitioners to offer a wide range of supports within the context of a single practice. Our veteran clinicians and educators have a wealth of experience in the areas of assessment, counseling, and both clinical and educational consultation.
The Family & Educational Wellness (FEW) Center in Franklin, Massachusetts, is directed by Dr. Craig Murphy, a licensed educational psychologist who has been working with children and adolescents, families, and schools for over 20 years. He has expanded his private practice and joined forces with several other practitioners to offer a wide range of supports within the context of a single practice. Our veteran clinicians and educators have a wealth of experience in the areas of assessment, counseling, and both clinical and educational consultation.
(617) 394-8951 View (617) 394-8951
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Ashley L Wheeler
MA, EdS, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01609
Adolescence and young adulthood are complex seasons to navigate. It can be difficult to manage social, academic, and societal expectations, while also grappling with and discovering who you are and who you want to become. As a counselor and coach, I walk alongside teenagers, college-aged women and young professionals, serving as a guide and a support, as they explore what it means to live an authentic life. Together we work toward developing the skills they need to lean into and embrace a life filled with joy, contentment, and deep meaningful connection.
Adolescence and young adulthood are complex seasons to navigate. It can be difficult to manage social, academic, and societal expectations, while also grappling with and discovering who you are and who you want to become. As a counselor and coach, I walk alongside teenagers, college-aged women and young professionals, serving as a guide and a support, as they explore what it means to live an authentic life. Together we work toward developing the skills they need to lean into and embrace a life filled with joy, contentment, and deep meaningful connection.
(508) 978-1054 View (508) 978-1054

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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.