Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Salem, OR
Whether your goal is self-improvement or learning to be a more supportive and empathic parent, colleague, friend, or romantic partner, I can help you develop an increased understanding of the issues that are common among neurodivergent people.
I am autistic, and a neurodiversity-affirming professional. This means I do not seek to change others, but focus on strength and adaptation, not assimilation. We can dig into life's fundamental questions: Who am I, what do I want, why am I here, and who should journey with me? I am not a therapist, but instead, I specialize in consulting and coaching those who want to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Our work together might focus on recovering from past mistakes, understanding how we came to those mistakes, and learning to make different choices and decisions in the future. It might be learning to say no.
Whether your goal is self-improvement or learning to be a more supportive and empathic parent, colleague, friend, or romantic partner, I can help you develop an increased understanding of the issues that are common among neurodivergent people.
I am autistic, and a neurodiversity-affirming professional. This means I do not seek to change others, but focus on strength and adaptation, not assimilation. We can dig into life's fundamental questions: Who am I, what do I want, why am I here, and who should journey with me? I am not a therapist, but instead, I specialize in consulting and coaching those who want to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Our work together might focus on recovering from past mistakes, understanding how we came to those mistakes, and learning to make different choices and decisions in the future. It might be learning to say no.
Steps to Change, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97302 (Online Only)
We believe the role of the therapist is to be there as a guide in the process of helping you trust your inner self more and assist in learning new coping strategies to better manage the adversities in life.
Therapy is a journey of healing, growth, self discovery and so much more. Each person brings with them a different story and unique perspective, which gives us the opportunity to meet you where you are in that moment, with empathy and support. At Steps to Change, LLC we frequently work with people around life transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, acute and chronic trauma issues, self empowerment, parenting, chronic illness (invisible and visible) as well as grief and loss. We enjoy working with individuals in a welcoming space that was created together through the therapeutic relationship.
We believe the role of the therapist is to be there as a guide in the process of helping you trust your inner self more and assist in learning new coping strategies to better manage the adversities in life.
Therapy is a journey of healing, growth, self discovery and so much more. Each person brings with them a different story and unique perspective, which gives us the opportunity to meet you where you are in that moment, with empathy and support. At Steps to Change, LLC we frequently work with people around life transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, acute and chronic trauma issues, self empowerment, parenting, chronic illness (invisible and visible) as well as grief and loss. We enjoy working with individuals in a welcoming space that was created together through the therapeutic relationship.
Mandee Ray Awmiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC I
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97302
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with a various concerns such as but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental/ learning concerns including ASD, parenting or adjustment concerns, communication issues, co-occurring/ co-morbid disorders, self-harm, and individuals in crisis.
I approach client care from a space where you are the expert in your own life and I’m here to support you, where you are. Only you have walked your path and had your unique set of experiences. When times are difficult, it is reassuring to know that you can have someone to be in that experience with you, by your side- non-judgmentally and empathetically listening. Using a collaborative client-centered framework, as well as various approaches, I assist clients in creating client-driven goals that are important to them and their overall wellness to promote growth, healing, skill building, and self-acceptance.
I have experience working with a various concerns such as but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental/ learning concerns including ASD, parenting or adjustment concerns, communication issues, co-occurring/ co-morbid disorders, self-harm, and individuals in crisis.
I approach client care from a space where you are the expert in your own life and I’m here to support you, where you are. Only you have walked your path and had your unique set of experiences. When times are difficult, it is reassuring to know that you can have someone to be in that experience with you, by your side- non-judgmentally and empathetically listening. Using a collaborative client-centered framework, as well as various approaches, I assist clients in creating client-driven goals that are important to them and their overall wellness to promote growth, healing, skill building, and self-acceptance.
Nicole Woolsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97302 (Online Only)
The only constant in life is change. This constant is felt in the passage of time, in recovery, in the building and breaking of relationships, in employment, in impact from trauma, in family, in health, in ability, in society, in the world. At Blue Skies Counseling I am dedicated to supporting the navigation of change, through person focused counseling.
The only constant in life is change. This constant is felt in the passage of time, in recovery, in the building and breaking of relationships, in employment, in impact from trauma, in family, in health, in ability, in society, in the world. At Blue Skies Counseling I am dedicated to supporting the navigation of change, through person focused counseling.
Mental and behavioral health are as important as physical health, especially for children and teens. More than ever our children need resiliency and good, adaptive coping strategies as well as access to prompt, high-quality treatment for common conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. To increase access to services, I will now offer cognitive-behavioral therapy groups for children with depression and anxiety and parent groups for families impacted by ADHD. Groups size will be kept small. The CBT treatment will follow an established approach for 10 weeks (in person).
Mental and behavioral health are as important as physical health, especially for children and teens. More than ever our children need resiliency and good, adaptive coping strategies as well as access to prompt, high-quality treatment for common conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. To increase access to services, I will now offer cognitive-behavioral therapy groups for children with depression and anxiety and parent groups for families impacted by ADHD. Groups size will be kept small. The CBT treatment will follow an established approach for 10 weeks (in person).
Kerry Moyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non judgmental environment in which one can develop insight, build healthy relationships, and accomplish desired goals. I see counseling as a collaborative process and my eclectic approach to therapy is tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years experience working with teens, children, adults, and families.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non judgmental environment in which one can develop insight, build healthy relationships, and accomplish desired goals. I see counseling as a collaborative process and my eclectic approach to therapy is tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years experience working with teens, children, adults, and families.
"Our action may be impeded... but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt." -Marcus Aurelius My name is Justin Johannson, a person-first cognitive therapist, welcome to my profile! It is my belief that with enough self-awareness, wisdom, and calculated direction, no challenge, obstacle or struggle is insurmountable. Whether you are someone that struggles with the daily rigors of mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression, or are seeking aid and guidance with the overwhelming demands of life - I am here to help. I am here to walk beside you in your unique experience.
"Our action may be impeded... but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt." -Marcus Aurelius My name is Justin Johannson, a person-first cognitive therapist, welcome to my profile! It is my belief that with enough self-awareness, wisdom, and calculated direction, no challenge, obstacle or struggle is insurmountable. Whether you are someone that struggles with the daily rigors of mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression, or are seeking aid and guidance with the overwhelming demands of life - I am here to help. I am here to walk beside you in your unique experience.
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.
I'm a mental health counselor and my passion is helping people, getting to know people, and caring about people. I do my best to learn what the needs are of each of my clients so I can personalize each therapeutic approach. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have a special focus on childhood trauma and victims of abuse. The vast majority of my work has been serving people with trauma of all ages and communities.
I'm a mental health counselor and my passion is helping people, getting to know people, and caring about people. I do my best to learn what the needs are of each of my clients so I can personalize each therapeutic approach. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have a special focus on childhood trauma and victims of abuse. The vast majority of my work has been serving people with trauma of all ages and communities.
It is hard enough to ask for help when you know what is not working for you in life. It becomes increasingly more difficult when there is only pain and the source is unknown. I focus on helping you reach your therapeutic goals by listening and building our therapeutic relationship; and strive to create a safe environment for you to explore the source of your struggle and pain without judgment. I do this through a lens called Restoration Therapy by understanding the current pain cycle and helping you to establish a peace cycle.
It is hard enough to ask for help when you know what is not working for you in life. It becomes increasingly more difficult when there is only pain and the source is unknown. I focus on helping you reach your therapeutic goals by listening and building our therapeutic relationship; and strive to create a safe environment for you to explore the source of your struggle and pain without judgment. I do this through a lens called Restoration Therapy by understanding the current pain cycle and helping you to establish a peace cycle.
Fidelity Family Therapy & Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
I believe that at the root of many of our struggles is a deep desire to be listened to. My therapeutic work is based on the idea that people by nature are relational beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and social components, and that the exploration and integration of these aspects can be life changing and enhancing.
I believe that at the root of many of our struggles is a deep desire to be listened to. My therapeutic work is based on the idea that people by nature are relational beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and social components, and that the exploration and integration of these aspects can be life changing and enhancing.
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I am accepting NEW clients. I am seeking clients who are ready to work on their personal struggles and gain insight into what is triggering symptoms. I am interested in individuals who are on the spectrum, the LGBTQIA community, Self-esteems and self love concerns, generational trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I primarily run my practice Friday through Sunday, with some flexibility. Fot questions, please contact me.
I am accepting NEW clients. I am seeking clients who are ready to work on their personal struggles and gain insight into what is triggering symptoms. I am interested in individuals who are on the spectrum, the LGBTQIA community, Self-esteems and self love concerns, generational trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I primarily run my practice Friday through Sunday, with some flexibility. Fot questions, please contact me.
Savahnlani Healing Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-A, MBA
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301 (Online Only)
Danni works with individuals, couples, and families. Everyone's family of origin, life experiences, and relationships impact us. Our experiences shape our lives and perspectives. Everyone has a story and how we narrate our stories matters. Do you struggle to adjust to life's changes, have complex emotions, and challenges? Therapy can help. I provide therapy from a culturally sensitive perspective and hope to be a part of your healing journey.
Danni works with individuals, couples, and families. Everyone's family of origin, life experiences, and relationships impact us. Our experiences shape our lives and perspectives. Everyone has a story and how we narrate our stories matters. Do you struggle to adjust to life's changes, have complex emotions, and challenges? Therapy can help. I provide therapy from a culturally sensitive perspective and hope to be a part of your healing journey.
La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. Con mi enfoque colaborativo, se te darán las herramientas para viajar a través de los inevitables altibajos de la vida de una manera saludable y disfrutar una vida plena y satisfactoria.
La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. Con mi enfoque colaborativo, se te darán las herramientas para viajar a través de los inevitables altibajos de la vida de una manera saludable y disfrutar una vida plena y satisfactoria.
I specialize in couples and family therapy and working with adolescents. I also offer testing services, performing assessments for educational, developmental or forensic needs. For many years I have been offering support and compassion to my clients as I have worked with them to find solutions to a wide range of life's problems. My approach is practical and solution focused. I begin by helping each client tackle their immediate challenges, developing their strengths and helping to make the needed internal and environmental changes necessary for long lasting results and healing. I look forward to talking with you.
I specialize in couples and family therapy and working with adolescents. I also offer testing services, performing assessments for educational, developmental or forensic needs. For many years I have been offering support and compassion to my clients as I have worked with them to find solutions to a wide range of life's problems. My approach is practical and solution focused. I begin by helping each client tackle their immediate challenges, developing their strengths and helping to make the needed internal and environmental changes necessary for long lasting results and healing. I look forward to talking with you.
We are a practice group of licensed psychologists that provide mental health services in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, for ages 4 years old and up.
We are a practice group of licensed psychologists that provide mental health services in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, for ages 4 years old and up.
Dr. Jennifer M Cork
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97302
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Jennifer Cork, DSW, LCSW provides services for children and adults in need of mental health therapy. Her goal for every client who attends the clinic is to work herself out of a job and help individuals and families learn tools to meet their own goals for emotional and mental wellbeing.
Dr. Jennifer Cork, DSW, LCSW provides services for children and adults in need of mental health therapy. Her goal for every client who attends the clinic is to work herself out of a job and help individuals and families learn tools to meet their own goals for emotional and mental wellbeing.
The therapeutic process is a highly personal and fulfilling experience. Understanding our needs and what motivates us through our daily experiences helps us appreciate and live life on a higher level.
The therapeutic process is a highly personal and fulfilling experience. Understanding our needs and what motivates us through our daily experiences helps us appreciate and live life on a higher level.
Hope Whisperer Christian Counseling, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
I am Marcie Walker, the Hope Whisperer, who is accepting new clients! In a safe, warm, and supportive environment, I will honor the words you share with me, and travel your journey with you. I have personal experience in therapeutic work with adults and families, as well as working with students at these grade levels: Middle, high, and college ages. I have 23 years experience working with the special needs population. Preventing bullying is my passion, so it is no wonder that, for the past twenty years as staff and student, I have advocated for many who were bullied and treated unfairly.
I am Marcie Walker, the Hope Whisperer, who is accepting new clients! In a safe, warm, and supportive environment, I will honor the words you share with me, and travel your journey with you. I have personal experience in therapeutic work with adults and families, as well as working with students at these grade levels: Middle, high, and college ages. I have 23 years experience working with the special needs population. Preventing bullying is my passion, so it is no wonder that, for the past twenty years as staff and student, I have advocated for many who were bullied and treated unfairly.
Lucas Pitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to find the keys which will unlock the doors to your better life? Whether you are depressed, anxious or trying to make sense of difficult and traumatic past events, we will work together to find solutions in a safe, welcoming environment.
Are you ready to find the keys which will unlock the doors to your better life? Whether you are depressed, anxious or trying to make sense of difficult and traumatic past events, we will work together to find solutions in a safe, welcoming environment.
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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.