Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Westborough, MA
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.
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.
Michelle Ledoux is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has a passion for empowering clients on their healing journey through a client-centered focus. Supporting the adult population, Michelle is able to provide expertise to those individuals going through divorce, struggling with adult-attention and focus challenges, grief, and loss over a loved one or loss of employment. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Psychology at American International College and her Doctor of Education (EdD) with a concentration in Educational Psychology.
Michelle Ledoux is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has a passion for empowering clients on their healing journey through a client-centered focus. Supporting the adult population, Michelle is able to provide expertise to those individuals going through divorce, struggling with adult-attention and focus challenges, grief, and loss over a loved one or loss of employment. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Psychology at American International College and her Doctor of Education (EdD) with a concentration in Educational Psychology.
I offer evidence-based, client centered, treatments delivered with compassion, humor and intelligence. My job satisfaction comes from seeing large changes in my clients over a short period of time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Art Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for improving mental health. Guided by empirical research, CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation.
I offer evidence-based, client centered, treatments delivered with compassion, humor and intelligence. My job satisfaction comes from seeing large changes in my clients over a short period of time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Art Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for improving mental health. Guided by empirical research, CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation.
Liza Detenber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01580 (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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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.
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.
Dr. Shelley L Rattet
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southborough, MA 01772 (Online Only)
A comprehensive evaluation is often the first step in understanding an individual's difficulties, cognitive profile and learning differences. Working for years in ADHD clinics and neurodevelopmental centers has fostered my expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for various cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adults. I also have expertise in assessing the neurocognitive effects of chronic Lyme disease and fetal alcohol syndrome. All therapy and testing services are currently provided via telehealth.
A comprehensive evaluation is often the first step in understanding an individual's difficulties, cognitive profile and learning differences. Working for years in ADHD clinics and neurodevelopmental centers has fostered my expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for various cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adults. I also have expertise in assessing the neurocognitive effects of chronic Lyme disease and fetal alcohol syndrome. All therapy and testing services are currently provided via telehealth.
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.
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!
***We are accepting neuropsychological evaluation referrals, but are NOT currently accepting new individual therapy patients.*** At KPS, we strive to support children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based practices and research-supported treatments. We primarily serve children with social challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, ASD, and challenging behavior. We love working with parents and collaborating with schools to provide children with the best care possible and to promote generalization of skills across settings.
***We are accepting neuropsychological evaluation referrals, but are NOT currently accepting new individual therapy patients.*** At KPS, we strive to support children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based practices and research-supported treatments. We primarily serve children with social challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, ASD, and challenging behavior. We love working with parents and collaborating with schools to provide children with the best care possible and to promote generalization of skills across settings.
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.
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.
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.
I have an open mind and appreciate learning from my clients as well.
I believe that every person has their own strengths and weaknesses. My job is help individuals understand these strengths, that will in turn help them reach their potential. My style of therapy is eclectic. I base my approach on an individual basis and try to meet the client where they are, at the present moment, and work from there. I believe that everybody is unique and I try to accomodate individual needs to the best of my ability. I prefer to use a humanistic approach to counseling. My existing clients describe me as being very laid back and understanding, which helps in the therapeutic process.
I have an open mind and appreciate learning from my clients as well.
I believe that every person has their own strengths and weaknesses. My job is help individuals understand these strengths, that will in turn help them reach their potential. My style of therapy is eclectic. I base my approach on an individual basis and try to meet the client where they are, at the present moment, and work from there. I believe that everybody is unique and I try to accomodate individual needs to the best of my ability. I prefer to use a humanistic approach to counseling. My existing clients describe me as being very laid back and understanding, which helps in the therapeutic process.
It is discovering who they are and learning their needs.
My name is Casey Bridgeman and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I obtained my bachelor's degree in psychology at Emmanuel College and continued my education at Suffolk University. At Suffolk, I obtained a master's degree in mental health counseling. I currently work at Accept Education Collaborative, where I am a school adjustment counselor. At Accept, I work with students who are on the autism spectrum and have extreme behavioral/emotional needs. Prior to working at ACCEPT, I worked for Arbour Counseling and at Norfolk State Prison.
It is discovering who they are and learning their needs.
My name is Casey Bridgeman and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I obtained my bachelor's degree in psychology at Emmanuel College and continued my education at Suffolk University. At Suffolk, I obtained a master's degree in mental health counseling. I currently work at Accept Education Collaborative, where I am a school adjustment counselor. At Accept, I work with students who are on the autism spectrum and have extreme behavioral/emotional needs. Prior to working at ACCEPT, I worked for Arbour Counseling and at Norfolk State Prison.
Melyse Behavioral & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Framingham, MA 01701 (Online Only)
I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy-whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends-you’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy-whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends-you’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
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.
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.
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.
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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.