Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Dunmore, PA
Hello! My name is Kristen Thomas and I am a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors and am currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Counseling/Human Services and a minor in Psychology. With early acceptance in to the Accelerated M.S. Program, I continued on in my education and earned my Master’s Degree in PK-12 School Counseling.
Hello! My name is Kristen Thomas and I am a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors and am currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Counseling/Human Services and a minor in Psychology. With early acceptance in to the Accelerated M.S. Program, I continued on in my education and earned my Master’s Degree in PK-12 School Counseling.
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18512
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
I have a passion for listening to people and helping them unpack their current struggles to develop skills needed to grow and move forward. I take pride in creating a non-judgemental and safe space to explore struggles with my clients. I graduated with my masters in social work from the University of Chicago and my masters in theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I have worked with people who were coming from many different walks of life and facing many different challenges. I have worked with children as well as families, couples, and individual adults.
I have a passion for listening to people and helping them unpack their current struggles to develop skills needed to grow and move forward. I take pride in creating a non-judgemental and safe space to explore struggles with my clients. I graduated with my masters in social work from the University of Chicago and my masters in theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I have worked with people who were coming from many different walks of life and facing many different challenges. I have worked with children as well as families, couples, and individual adults.
Frick Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18510
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who may be facing grief and loss, trauma, disability or chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, or just have a sense that a big shift is necessary to live the life they desire and deserve. My hope is that you have a curiosity to go below the surface and dig deep, a willingness to be patient, kind and compassionate to yourself, and maybe even be interested in learning more about your brain and body and willing to learn ways to support them. But, if that's not you, that's ok! I love working with all types of people and supporting their growth - wherever that may go.
My ideal client is someone who may be facing grief and loss, trauma, disability or chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, or just have a sense that a big shift is necessary to live the life they desire and deserve. My hope is that you have a curiosity to go below the surface and dig deep, a willingness to be patient, kind and compassionate to yourself, and maybe even be interested in learning more about your brain and body and willing to learn ways to support them. But, if that's not you, that's ok! I love working with all types of people and supporting their growth - wherever that may go.
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Life can become overwhelming, sometimes we forget it is a work in progress. The last few years have been a wild ride! Detours can happen making it easy to forget that the detours may be necessary to help us move forward. I enjoy having the privilege of helping individuals reach their full potential by helping to recognize their strengths through therapeutic intervention, self care, identifying coping strategies and learning to stay in the moment. The work can be difficult but that does not mean there may not be laughter, tears and progress.
Life can become overwhelming, sometimes we forget it is a work in progress. The last few years have been a wild ride! Detours can happen making it easy to forget that the detours may be necessary to help us move forward. I enjoy having the privilege of helping individuals reach their full potential by helping to recognize their strengths through therapeutic intervention, self care, identifying coping strategies and learning to stay in the moment. The work can be difficult but that does not mean there may not be laughter, tears and progress.
Dr. Bree Riley offers psychological evaluations to help individuals understand their cognitive abilities, personality traits, and behavioral patterns. Her expertise includes conducting assessments for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, and evaluations for school accommodations. Each evaluation is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Dr. Bree Riley offers psychological evaluations to help individuals understand their cognitive abilities, personality traits, and behavioral patterns. Her expertise includes conducting assessments for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, and evaluations for school accommodations. Each evaluation is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
If you are looking for support to work on yourself, your family or increase your relationships with others, we are here. If learning has been difficult and seems out of reach, lets talk. If you are experiencing some conflict either internally or with others, we offer an empathic approach to support you on your journey to understanding. If you have lived a life of traumatic events or one, we are here to help. If you love people who just can't love you back, we are here to help you explore. For parents of adult children who have been left out, cut off or distanced, don't go it alone. For children, we are always here for you.
If you are looking for support to work on yourself, your family or increase your relationships with others, we are here. If learning has been difficult and seems out of reach, lets talk. If you are experiencing some conflict either internally or with others, we offer an empathic approach to support you on your journey to understanding. If you have lived a life of traumatic events or one, we are here to help. If you love people who just can't love you back, we are here to help you explore. For parents of adult children who have been left out, cut off or distanced, don't go it alone. For children, we are always here for you.
Healing Within Counseling & psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Our mission is to help you heal your life and create the success that you desire. Personally I have over 15 years of professional experience and invaluable life experience. I have worked with crime victims, forensics, mental health and addiction. Although it’s always combined my passion has been to help you heal from trauma and PTSD because I have seen the results, you can live a happy and functional life with most the systems and without feeling depressed, anxious or traumatized. We specialize in treating first responders and anyone with any issue In life that you want to evolve from. We use a holistic approach to healing within.
Our mission is to help you heal your life and create the success that you desire. Personally I have over 15 years of professional experience and invaluable life experience. I have worked with crime victims, forensics, mental health and addiction. Although it’s always combined my passion has been to help you heal from trauma and PTSD because I have seen the results, you can live a happy and functional life with most the systems and without feeling depressed, anxious or traumatized. We specialize in treating first responders and anyone with any issue In life that you want to evolve from. We use a holistic approach to healing within.
I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
Hollie Browning Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Olyphant, PA 18447
I am a license professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from The University of Scranton where I received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, oncology and resilience counseling, grief counseling, addictions counseling, co-occurring disorders and other severe mental health disorders, as well as personality disorders, couples therapy, and group therapy. My method of therapy mainly involves psychoanalytic theory.
I am a license professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from The University of Scranton where I received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, oncology and resilience counseling, grief counseling, addictions counseling, co-occurring disorders and other severe mental health disorders, as well as personality disorders, couples therapy, and group therapy. My method of therapy mainly involves psychoanalytic theory.
Larkin Berkley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (Online Only)
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms.
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
Kristina Castner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Olyphant, PA 18447 (Online Only)
Hello, what a great day to make a change in your life. It's not easy to share your story with a stranger. I aim to ensure you feel comfortable and have a safe place to share your story. I am a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania with 8 years of professional work experience. I also have my behavioral specialist license, BSL. I worked in the school environment for six years with children diagnosed with behavioral issues and on the spectrum. I have been a clinical mental health counselor for three years.
Hello, what a great day to make a change in your life. It's not easy to share your story with a stranger. I aim to ensure you feel comfortable and have a safe place to share your story. I am a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania with 8 years of professional work experience. I also have my behavioral specialist license, BSL. I worked in the school environment for six years with children diagnosed with behavioral issues and on the spectrum. I have been a clinical mental health counselor for three years.
Trish R Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Olyphant, PA 18447 (Online Only)
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
Welcome, I would like to tell you about myself, I am a licensed social worker. I have over 25 years in the mental health profession and helping individuals of all ages. I offer a peaceful environment where you can honestly express yourself. You can be reassured that you will not be judged in the present or past but can be assured I will work with you to obtain peace within yourself in the present and future. I look forward to helping you on your journey to serenity.
Welcome, I would like to tell you about myself, I am a licensed social worker. I have over 25 years in the mental health profession and helping individuals of all ages. I offer a peaceful environment where you can honestly express yourself. You can be reassured that you will not be judged in the present or past but can be assured I will work with you to obtain peace within yourself in the present and future. I look forward to helping you on your journey to serenity.
Angela Fucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18501 (Online Only)
I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping individuals cope with the everyday stressors of life, reaching their full potential and seeing themselves in a new light. I have provided therapy to individuals from children to seniors. I also have experience providing therapy to adults with an Intellectual Disability and have used modified treatment strategies to work effectively with that population. I use a strength based approach and encourage you to talk about whatever it is you would like to work on to set the pace for your sessions and develop your treatment goals.
I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping individuals cope with the everyday stressors of life, reaching their full potential and seeing themselves in a new light. I have provided therapy to individuals from children to seniors. I also have experience providing therapy to adults with an Intellectual Disability and have used modified treatment strategies to work effectively with that population. I use a strength based approach and encourage you to talk about whatever it is you would like to work on to set the pace for your sessions and develop your treatment goals.
Sarah Shoener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCP
Verified Verified
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
I am dedicated to helping each of my clients based on their own individual needs. Everyone experiences stress, grief, anxiety, depression etc, differently and therefore needs to be treated according to what will work best for them. There are many myths about therapy and I am focused on debunking those. I DO NOT think you are crazy and I cannot read your mind. Therapy is hard work, but worth it. I want to see you get better and live the life you want and deserve.
I am dedicated to helping each of my clients based on their own individual needs. Everyone experiences stress, grief, anxiety, depression etc, differently and therefore needs to be treated according to what will work best for them. There are many myths about therapy and I am focused on debunking those. I DO NOT think you are crazy and I cannot read your mind. Therapy is hard work, but worth it. I want to see you get better and live the life you want and deserve.
Online Therapists
Carissa Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnutport, PA 18088 (Online Only)
By learning new skills, your stressors could become more manageable.
Sometimes we may feel like we don't have any control over the things in our lives. Right now by reaching out for help, you are taking some control back. Throughout our lives we all experience difficult times and need some support. I can provide a safe, healing space to work on managing the stressors in your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I also work as a School Counselor and volunteer as a crisis hotline counselor. Previously, I worked as a teacher for over 17 years across different grades. I love working with children of all ages and empowering women!
By learning new skills, your stressors could become more manageable.
Sometimes we may feel like we don't have any control over the things in our lives. Right now by reaching out for help, you are taking some control back. Throughout our lives we all experience difficult times and need some support. I can provide a safe, healing space to work on managing the stressors in your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I also work as a School Counselor and volunteer as a crisis hotline counselor. Previously, I worked as a teacher for over 17 years across different grades. I love working with children of all ages and empowering women!
Virginia Lewis-Agency Accepting New Patients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-R
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940 (Online Only)
I work with clients from a systematic approach. This approach allows clients to identify dysfunctional patterns of communication and other behaviors. This approach also aims to treat the underlying issues rather than solely focusing on the problem itself. I utilize a reality-based approach to treatment by using therapies that help clients establish greater control over their lives while enhancing the ability to build meaningful and effective relationships. My main goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where the clients can learn to focus on thoughts and behaviors as well as learning new adaptive experiences.
I work with clients from a systematic approach. This approach allows clients to identify dysfunctional patterns of communication and other behaviors. This approach also aims to treat the underlying issues rather than solely focusing on the problem itself. I utilize a reality-based approach to treatment by using therapies that help clients establish greater control over their lives while enhancing the ability to build meaningful and effective relationships. My main goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where the clients can learn to focus on thoughts and behaviors as well as learning new adaptive experiences.
I specialize in both ADHD therapy as well as psychological assessment for a variety of issues including ADHD, learning disabilities, career coaching, diagnostic concerns and treatment issues.
Do you feel like you are always working but never get anything done? Are you secretly afraid that you are just lazy? Do people often complain that they feel like you are not listening to them? Have you tried all kinds of strategies to help your ADHD symptoms but nothing works, or at least not for long? If so, I may be able to help. I have been working, for over 15 years, with warmth and compassion, to help late adolescents and adults find concrete, useful strategies that feel authentic to their life so that they can reach their goals.
I specialize in both ADHD therapy as well as psychological assessment for a variety of issues including ADHD, learning disabilities, career coaching, diagnostic concerns and treatment issues.
Do you feel like you are always working but never get anything done? Are you secretly afraid that you are just lazy? Do people often complain that they feel like you are not listening to them? Have you tried all kinds of strategies to help your ADHD symptoms but nothing works, or at least not for long? If so, I may be able to help. I have been working, for over 15 years, with warmth and compassion, to help late adolescents and adults find concrete, useful strategies that feel authentic to their life so that they can reach their goals.
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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.