Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Huntingtown, MD
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I believe that we all harbor strength and resilience within, yet we sometimes need help recognizing and building these traits. In therapy, I meet you where you are and take time to honor individual needs while building skills. In addition to providing therapy, I have 14 years of experience as a school psychologist providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for various developmental, learning, and emotional needs including Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disabilities. My goal is to motivate and empower clients to not only make positive changes in their lives, but to thrive.
I believe that we all harbor strength and resilience within, yet we sometimes need help recognizing and building these traits. In therapy, I meet you where you are and take time to honor individual needs while building skills. In addition to providing therapy, I have 14 years of experience as a school psychologist providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for various developmental, learning, and emotional needs including Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disabilities. My goal is to motivate and empower clients to not only make positive changes in their lives, but to thrive.
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Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide a girl/teen girl expert to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. Two locations to better serve you: Leonardtown and Dunkirk.
Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide a girl/teen girl expert to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. Two locations to better serve you: Leonardtown and Dunkirk.
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Audra Ann Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntingtown, MD 20639
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults that are struggling with the challenges of everyday life. My focus areas are trauma, mental health, and substance abuse.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults that are struggling with the challenges of everyday life. My focus areas are trauma, mental health, and substance abuse.
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Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings, MD 20736
Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC (CNBH). is a multidisciplinary practice. Our team is comprised of clinical registered nurse practitioners, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors & BCIA certified neuro-therapists specializing in the area of neuro-behavioral health. At CNBH, our mission is to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning with the goal of achieving peak performance. Diagnostic and treatment services include brain mapping, psychological testing, psychotherapy, neuromodulation/neurofeedback, and medication management.
Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC (CNBH). is a multidisciplinary practice. Our team is comprised of clinical registered nurse practitioners, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors & BCIA certified neuro-therapists specializing in the area of neuro-behavioral health. At CNBH, our mission is to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning with the goal of achieving peak performance. Diagnostic and treatment services include brain mapping, psychological testing, psychotherapy, neuromodulation/neurofeedback, and medication management.
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Heidi Tracey Llc
Counselor, MA CAS, LGPC, NCSP
Verified Verified
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (Online Only)
Whether you are going through a life transition yourself, struggling emotionally, facing an impending loss, or a circumstance that makes you feel like you have no control over your life, it can be difficult to try to keep moving forward. Are you having trouble controlling the intensity of your emotions? Making unhelpful choices? Experiencing negative impacts to your personal life? Professional/school life? Having trouble understanding your actions or the actions of others? Struggling with negative thought patterns? Lacking the skills to deal with the heavy stress you are feeling? Struggling to take clear steps to reach your goals?
Whether you are going through a life transition yourself, struggling emotionally, facing an impending loss, or a circumstance that makes you feel like you have no control over your life, it can be difficult to try to keep moving forward. Are you having trouble controlling the intensity of your emotions? Making unhelpful choices? Experiencing negative impacts to your personal life? Professional/school life? Having trouble understanding your actions or the actions of others? Struggling with negative thought patterns? Lacking the skills to deal with the heavy stress you are feeling? Struggling to take clear steps to reach your goals?
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Connect Psychological Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DEd, NCSP, LPCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracys Landing, MD 20779
I specialized in treating children, adults, and families of children with educational and psychological disabilities through consulation, psychological testing, and therapy. With over twenty years of experience, I have worked in clinical settings, as well as private and public school settings.
I specialized in treating children, adults, and families of children with educational and psychological disabilities through consulation, psychological testing, and therapy. With over twenty years of experience, I have worked in clinical settings, as well as private and public school settings.
Online Therapists
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I am a clinical psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to high quality psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing services to families in the DMV area. I help kids with big feelings improve their emotional awareness and advocate for their needs so that they can be more engaged both academically and socially. I also work with adults, and my work focuses on processing challenges related to parenting and life transitions so that they can find balance in their career and home lives.
I am a clinical psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to high quality psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing services to families in the DMV area. I help kids with big feelings improve their emotional awareness and advocate for their needs so that they can be more engaged both academically and socially. I also work with adults, and my work focuses on processing challenges related to parenting and life transitions so that they can find balance in their career and home lives.
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Sally R Neuberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
Waitlist for new clients
I am most successful with children and teens experiencing anxiety, behavior issues and learning differences.
Welcome! I'd ask how you are but if everything was great, you would not be browsing this site! I enjoy children/young teens and their parents and work especially well with children experiencing school and home anxieties and behaviors. My 23 years of experience in a school setting have developed my skills with children struggling with social communication disorders correlated with moderate and high functioning autism/developmental disorders.Collaboration with parents around effective limit setting and improved family functioning is also an area of professional strength.
I am most successful with children and teens experiencing anxiety, behavior issues and learning differences.
Welcome! I'd ask how you are but if everything was great, you would not be browsing this site! I enjoy children/young teens and their parents and work especially well with children experiencing school and home anxieties and behaviors. My 23 years of experience in a school setting have developed my skills with children struggling with social communication disorders correlated with moderate and high functioning autism/developmental disorders.Collaboration with parents around effective limit setting and improved family functioning is also an area of professional strength.
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I conduct thorough (neuro) psychological, educational, and developmental evaluations to help accurately diagnosis problems in learning.
When you meet with me, you will feel immediately comfortable. I am very good at helping you to figure out what the challenge is and to provide the support you need for change. I am a child/adolescent specialist. I connect exceptionally well to children and teens and have helped many experience better lives. I have over 23 years experience in practice and have had much success. I am looking forward to meeting with you and finding out how I can help you have a stronger and more positive family and to help you, as an individual, attain your goals.
I conduct thorough (neuro) psychological, educational, and developmental evaluations to help accurately diagnosis problems in learning.
When you meet with me, you will feel immediately comfortable. I am very good at helping you to figure out what the challenge is and to provide the support you need for change. I am a child/adolescent specialist. I connect exceptionally well to children and teens and have helped many experience better lives. I have over 23 years experience in practice and have had much success. I am looking forward to meeting with you and finding out how I can help you have a stronger and more positive family and to help you, as an individual, attain your goals.
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Scarborough has extensive experience providing evaluations to address a variety of concerns including AD/HD, executive functioning difficulties, emotional and behavioral concerns, social difficulties, and learning differences (e.
Dr. Scarborough is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified pediatric neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological/psychological evaluation services for children, adolescents, and young adults. Evaluations are aimed at identifying your child's unique pattern of thinking including their cognitive strengths and weaknesses which will ultimately guide treatment recommendations. After an evaluation, families will have gained a better understanding of their child's cognitive functioning and the necessary tools needed to best support their child in turn helping them reach their full potential.
Scarborough has extensive experience providing evaluations to address a variety of concerns including AD/HD, executive functioning difficulties, emotional and behavioral concerns, social difficulties, and learning differences (e.
Dr. Scarborough is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified pediatric neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological/psychological evaluation services for children, adolescents, and young adults. Evaluations are aimed at identifying your child's unique pattern of thinking including their cognitive strengths and weaknesses which will ultimately guide treatment recommendations. After an evaluation, families will have gained a better understanding of their child's cognitive functioning and the necessary tools needed to best support their child in turn helping them reach their full potential.
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Daniel Turetsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have presented workshops at local and national conferences on depression, substance abuse, attention and learning disorders, and group psychotherapy.
I have been helping individuals and couples work through difficult issues in order to have a more fulfilling life for over fifteen years. Having been trained to work with people across the lifespan has enabled me to integrate an understanding of the origins, development and resolution of behavior and relationship patterns which are presently holding the client back from important accomplishments or feelings of well-being in their lives, even though these patterns may very well have historically originated out of a functional need.
I have presented workshops at local and national conferences on depression, substance abuse, attention and learning disorders, and group psychotherapy.
I have been helping individuals and couples work through difficult issues in order to have a more fulfilling life for over fifteen years. Having been trained to work with people across the lifespan has enabled me to integrate an understanding of the origins, development and resolution of behavior and relationship patterns which are presently holding the client back from important accomplishments or feelings of well-being in their lives, even though these patterns may very well have historically originated out of a functional need.
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Diane M Ochalek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
I also have a great deal of experience working with children that have learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and issues around adoption and attachment.
Are you looking for better communication with your partner? Are you hoping for a more harmonious family life? You may have a child with special needs, or a blended family. Every family has it's own unique issues and struggles.
I also have a great deal of experience working with children that have learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and issues around adoption and attachment.
Are you looking for better communication with your partner? Are you hoping for a more harmonious family life? You may have a child with special needs, or a blended family. Every family has it's own unique issues and struggles.
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Key area of interests and skills include: ADHD, anxiety, anger management, Asperger's syndrome, school based issues; school phobia; bullying; learning disorders; adjustment issues; family and relationship conflicts; physical and sexual trauma; self harming behaviors; eating disorders; grief/loss; divorce, blended family issues; adoption; adult children of alcoholics; organizational and time management skills; social skills.
Individuals of all ages can benefit from therapy; my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment in which my client, regardless of age, feels comfortable and able to grow emotionally. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I began my career as a school based clinician, transitioning to private practice in 2014. I love what I do as a therapist, and am fortunate to be able to blend my 30 years of experience and knowledge to support my clients.
Key area of interests and skills include: ADHD, anxiety, anger management, Asperger's syndrome, school based issues; school phobia; bullying; learning disorders; adjustment issues; family and relationship conflicts; physical and sexual trauma; self harming behaviors; eating disorders; grief/loss; divorce, blended family issues; adoption; adult children of alcoholics; organizational and time management skills; social skills.
Individuals of all ages can benefit from therapy; my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment in which my client, regardless of age, feels comfortable and able to grow emotionally. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I began my career as a school based clinician, transitioning to private practice in 2014. I love what I do as a therapist, and am fortunate to be able to blend my 30 years of experience and knowledge to support my clients.
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Some examples are as follows: depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, pregnancy/infant loss, self -esteem, social learning, substance abuse, family issues, parenting, ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent parenting.
I am glad you are here and taking this first step towards the goals you have for yourself. I believe that creating a safe, supportive, open environment can allow my clients the opportunity to move toward healing. I incorporate body work and mindfulness as methods for healing for growth. We all have parts of us that keep us stuck in seasons of life and it is my honor to walk with you to process and examine new strategies to decrease negative symptoms and increase wholeness and health. We can develop patterns in our lives, some learned, some given, and pausing to examine them and develop new strategies is vital to growth and change.
Some examples are as follows: depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, pregnancy/infant loss, self -esteem, social learning, substance abuse, family issues, parenting, ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent parenting.
I am glad you are here and taking this first step towards the goals you have for yourself. I believe that creating a safe, supportive, open environment can allow my clients the opportunity to move toward healing. I incorporate body work and mindfulness as methods for healing for growth. We all have parts of us that keep us stuck in seasons of life and it is my honor to walk with you to process and examine new strategies to decrease negative symptoms and increase wholeness and health. We can develop patterns in our lives, some learned, some given, and pausing to examine them and develop new strategies is vital to growth and change.
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Once insight into origins of the present struggles has been developed, learning new skills to deal with your emotions is the next step.
In my practice I treat women, ages 18-45, dealing with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, disordered eating, body image disturbances, anxiety, perfectionism, and depression, as well as relationship and identity issues. Therapy can be helpful as you navigate times of transition, change, or if you are 'stuck' or unable to achieve desired goals. Together, we will determine what is getting in the way of progress and then help you work through those things to become the best possible version of yourself.
Once insight into origins of the present struggles has been developed, learning new skills to deal with your emotions is the next step.
In my practice I treat women, ages 18-45, dealing with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, disordered eating, body image disturbances, anxiety, perfectionism, and depression, as well as relationship and identity issues. Therapy can be helpful as you navigate times of transition, change, or if you are 'stuck' or unable to achieve desired goals. Together, we will determine what is getting in the way of progress and then help you work through those things to become the best possible version of yourself.
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I hold two doctoral degrees - one in Special Education/Learning Disabilities and the second in Clinical Psychology/Child and Adolescent.
Making the decision to help a child or teen who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make. I see each child/teen as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly and other times it is necessary to work really hard to find the right piece to complete the puzzle. I use a variety of techniques - play therapy, sand therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that a child is part of a larger system, including parents, siblings, and schools. I strive to work with all aspects of a child's world.
I hold two doctoral degrees - one in Special Education/Learning Disabilities and the second in Clinical Psychology/Child and Adolescent.
Making the decision to help a child or teen who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make. I see each child/teen as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly and other times it is necessary to work really hard to find the right piece to complete the puzzle. I use a variety of techniques - play therapy, sand therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that a child is part of a larger system, including parents, siblings, and schools. I strive to work with all aspects of a child's world.
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Mattie Dougherty
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to help clients to fully live their lives by building self-confidence, learning to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and increase problem solving skills in a non-judgmental environment where they can feel free to be themselves.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients to fully live their lives by building self-confidence, learning to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and increase problem solving skills in a non-judgmental environment where they can feel free to be themselves.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. I want to take the time to collaborate with the client in learning about them to best meet their needs as we work towards their goals. I hope that clients will feel comfortable and empowered to try new tools that address the challenges they are currently facing.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. I want to take the time to collaborate with the client in learning about them to best meet their needs as we work towards their goals. I hope that clients will feel comfortable and empowered to try new tools that address the challenges they are currently facing.
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I'm interested in learning about you, your interests, and what makes you, you.
Accepting new clients and have afternoon and evening availability! I have extensive experience working with teens and their families as well as young adults. I specialize in working with adolescents (13+), college students, families, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, or just seeking support, I'm here for you. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).
I'm interested in learning about you, your interests, and what makes you, you.
Accepting new clients and have afternoon and evening availability! I have extensive experience working with teens and their families as well as young adults. I specialize in working with adolescents (13+), college students, families, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, or just seeking support, I'm here for you. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).
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In our office, clients are our guests. You are welcome - as an individual or a family - into a safe space, a second home. And as our guest, you will experience a comforting environment where you can share your most vulnerable moments openly, in confidence, and without judgment. Together, we will identify and address your concerns and your goals. Throughout the process, there will be reflection, learning and laughing on the way to clarity and empowerment.
In our office, clients are our guests. You are welcome - as an individual or a family - into a safe space, a second home. And as our guest, you will experience a comforting environment where you can share your most vulnerable moments openly, in confidence, and without judgment. Together, we will identify and address your concerns and your goals. Throughout the process, there will be reflection, learning and laughing on the way to clarity and empowerment.
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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.