Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Stroudsburg, PA
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Michelle Townsend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Everyone has challenges which at times can be overwhelming. For some, the challenges are not easy for them to resolve, and professional help is needed. No matter what your present need may be, the counseling team at Empowered Living is here to assist you on your journey to making better life choices and recovery.
Everyone has challenges which at times can be overwhelming. For some, the challenges are not easy for them to resolve, and professional help is needed. No matter what your present need may be, the counseling team at Empowered Living is here to assist you on your journey to making better life choices and recovery.
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Ana Mercedes Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
At times, we all face trauma,crisis and challenges that influence our relationships with family and significant others. Many times these challenges, trauma or crisis leave profound emotional scars and pain that affect our performance and ability to cope and to function in a more healthy and productive way. I have good listening skills and a good sense of humor, which make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable.
At times, we all face trauma,crisis and challenges that influence our relationships with family and significant others. Many times these challenges, trauma or crisis leave profound emotional scars and pain that affect our performance and ability to cope and to function in a more healthy and productive way. I have good listening skills and a good sense of humor, which make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable.
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Everyone experiences challenges in life which can be difficult to navigate; leaving one feeling anxious, depressed or simply unable to cope. Feeling heard, understood and respected is essential to overcoming these life changes and obstacles. I provide counseling services that couple a supportive client-counselor relationship with strength and evidence-based treatments in order to reach your goals. Sometimes ones’ challenges involve those closest to us; in these situations I will provide counseling for family relationships that is geared at improving communication and increasing family unity.
Everyone experiences challenges in life which can be difficult to navigate; leaving one feeling anxious, depressed or simply unable to cope. Feeling heard, understood and respected is essential to overcoming these life changes and obstacles. I provide counseling services that couple a supportive client-counselor relationship with strength and evidence-based treatments in order to reach your goals. Sometimes ones’ challenges involve those closest to us; in these situations I will provide counseling for family relationships that is geared at improving communication and increasing family unity.
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Dr. Michelle L. Wonders
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Online Only)
Now accepting Telehealth patients! I believe that every person is a unique story that is being written. Each day is a new opportunity to develop healthy habits to unlock your full potential. I use a strengths-based approach to build upon skills you didn't even know you have! My orientation is primarily Person-Centered, and I use techniques of CBT to change damaging thought patterns into healthy ones. We will develop a collaborative partnership to embark in process of self-discovery and growth. My role is to guide you using my expertise/training to assist you in traveling on your exciting journey of growth and self-awareness.
Now accepting Telehealth patients! I believe that every person is a unique story that is being written. Each day is a new opportunity to develop healthy habits to unlock your full potential. I use a strengths-based approach to build upon skills you didn't even know you have! My orientation is primarily Person-Centered, and I use techniques of CBT to change damaging thought patterns into healthy ones. We will develop a collaborative partnership to embark in process of self-discovery and growth. My role is to guide you using my expertise/training to assist you in traveling on your exciting journey of growth and self-awareness.
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Phillip Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
First off, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. In my time as a counselor/therapist I have found that the process of selecting a therapist is at best awkward, and at worst terrifying. People simply don’t wake-up feeling upset one day and think, “Wow, I feel yucky, I think I will talk to a therapist.” More often than not a therapist is considered as a last resort, or after coming to a conclusion of, “I don’t know what else to do.”
First off, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. In my time as a counselor/therapist I have found that the process of selecting a therapist is at best awkward, and at worst terrifying. People simply don’t wake-up feeling upset one day and think, “Wow, I feel yucky, I think I will talk to a therapist.” More often than not a therapist is considered as a last resort, or after coming to a conclusion of, “I don’t know what else to do.”
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Shannon Hilbert has over 25 years of experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and other life challenges which have affected their mental and behavioral health.
Shannon Hilbert has over 25 years of experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and other life challenges which have affected their mental and behavioral health.
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Muse & Psyche, LLC: Performing Artist's Psychology
PhD, MA, APPA
Verified Verified
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
Hello, my name is Dr. Matthew Giobbi. I work exclusively with creative & performing artists on issues of creative process, peak practice, and peak performance. I do not provide psychotherapy for mental health issues and will not respond to inquiries of that nature. Clients typically wish to find solutions and discover insights into issues of practice and performance. I specialize in working with musicians who perform in all genres and ensembles of music. My mode of coaching and counseling is based on philosophical, Buddhist, psychodynamic, and existential-phenomenological psychology.
Hello, my name is Dr. Matthew Giobbi. I work exclusively with creative & performing artists on issues of creative process, peak practice, and peak performance. I do not provide psychotherapy for mental health issues and will not respond to inquiries of that nature. Clients typically wish to find solutions and discover insights into issues of practice and performance. I specialize in working with musicians who perform in all genres and ensembles of music. My mode of coaching and counseling is based on philosophical, Buddhist, psychodynamic, and existential-phenomenological psychology.
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K. D. Ferrari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
I'm Dr. Kate Ferrari and am here to assist you with difficulties you may be encountering in your life through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, my goal is to provide support, work with you to set goals for your future and develop tools to reach them. I believe in a holistic perspective to mental well-being, and am a proponent of neurodiversity, who will help you on your personal path towards the life you would like to live. Please note that all services are provided virtually and are tailored to fit your individual needs.
I'm Dr. Kate Ferrari and am here to assist you with difficulties you may be encountering in your life through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, my goal is to provide support, work with you to set goals for your future and develop tools to reach them. I believe in a holistic perspective to mental well-being, and am a proponent of neurodiversity, who will help you on your personal path towards the life you would like to live. Please note that all services are provided virtually and are tailored to fit your individual needs.
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Dana Mariano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Bangor, PA 18013 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Let me share a little information about myself, then the rest of this journey is all about you! I have worked in the counseling field for the past 16 years to present. My experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression and mood disorders is extensive. I also have a significant amount of experience working with adolescents and teenagers who experience various school stressors, physical stressors, self esteem concerns and relationship issues. For individuals working toward licensure in Pennsylvania, I provide clinical supervision services (visit my website for more information).
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Let me share a little information about myself, then the rest of this journey is all about you! I have worked in the counseling field for the past 16 years to present. My experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression and mood disorders is extensive. I also have a significant amount of experience working with adolescents and teenagers who experience various school stressors, physical stressors, self esteem concerns and relationship issues. For individuals working toward licensure in Pennsylvania, I provide clinical supervision services (visit my website for more information).
Online Therapists
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Sarah Graham Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Online Only)
Along with doing therapy I worked as a school counselor for 17 years and can help navigate concerns with academics, social/emotional learning, and parenting.
My passion is working with individuals who are motivated to change to live a happy and more balanced life. I love working with diverse cultures and my lived experiences have helped shape my understanding of others. I consider family dynamics and their impact on the individual and am willing to work with an individual, couple or the family to help improve communication and conflict resolution strategies. Working with the needs of my clients gives me the ability to shift my approach. Life transitions are difficult. I am here to listen to your story and give you a safe space to create lasting change.
Along with doing therapy I worked as a school counselor for 17 years and can help navigate concerns with academics, social/emotional learning, and parenting.
My passion is working with individuals who are motivated to change to live a happy and more balanced life. I love working with diverse cultures and my lived experiences have helped shape my understanding of others. I consider family dynamics and their impact on the individual and am willing to work with an individual, couple or the family to help improve communication and conflict resolution strategies. Working with the needs of my clients gives me the ability to shift my approach. Life transitions are difficult. I am here to listen to your story and give you a safe space to create lasting change.
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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.
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Anissa Rieger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Online Only)
Anissa A. Rieger is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has over 15 years in the helping profession supporting individuals with interpersonal relationships, phase of life stressors, gender identity & expression, educational, learning, and career difficulties, all levels of anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, grief and loss. Additionally, Anissa has a background in Early Childhood Education, School Counseling, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, as well as certification in Psychological First Aid and Disaster Mental Health through the American Red Cross.
Anissa A. Rieger is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has over 15 years in the helping profession supporting individuals with interpersonal relationships, phase of life stressors, gender identity & expression, educational, learning, and career difficulties, all levels of anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, grief and loss. Additionally, Anissa has a background in Early Childhood Education, School Counseling, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, as well as certification in Psychological First Aid and Disaster Mental Health through the American Red Cross.
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Dr. Ann L. Naragon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LBS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Furlong, PA 18925 (Online Only)
I see the possibility within ourselves, helping clients unlock their limitless potential. Creating a working relationship through unconditional positive regard, compassionate listening, and mutual trust creates a safe environment, the first step towards promoting self-compassion and freeing ourselves of internalized impasses. Embracing our potential is a journey shaped through therapeutic reflective dialogues, skill acquisition, and learning to become fully present. I help clients challenge limiting self-beliefs, replacing those beliefs with empowering messages aimed at creating balance, happiness, and authentic well-being.
I see the possibility within ourselves, helping clients unlock their limitless potential. Creating a working relationship through unconditional positive regard, compassionate listening, and mutual trust creates a safe environment, the first step towards promoting self-compassion and freeing ourselves of internalized impasses. Embracing our potential is a journey shaped through therapeutic reflective dialogues, skill acquisition, and learning to become fully present. I help clients challenge limiting self-beliefs, replacing those beliefs with empowering messages aimed at creating balance, happiness, and authentic well-being.
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Advanced Counseling and Testing Solutions, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
ACTS Cutting Edge Neurofeedback therapy with wireless equipment: QEEG Brain Mapping- assessment and training, QEEG guided & Dynamic Z Score Training, for Trauma, TBI, RAD, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Mood and Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Addictions, Sensory problems & Tics, without side effects.
The end of summer is coming! Want to improve your emotional wellness? ACTS is accepting new clients for Counseling/Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, and Testing. ACTS is a reputable practice with a seasoned group of professionals with a long-standing reputation for helping clients achieve results. Relationship challenges, experiencing turmoil or simply need solutions to life's problems, ACTS is here! Stressed, depressed, anxious, feel overwhelmed; child having learning or behavioral challenges? ACTS excels at creating solutions to life's problems, in a caring & empathic environment. Call today & focus on yourself or your child!
ACTS Cutting Edge Neurofeedback therapy with wireless equipment: QEEG Brain Mapping- assessment and training, QEEG guided & Dynamic Z Score Training, for Trauma, TBI, RAD, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Mood and Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Addictions, Sensory problems & Tics, without side effects.
The end of summer is coming! Want to improve your emotional wellness? ACTS is accepting new clients for Counseling/Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, and Testing. ACTS is a reputable practice with a seasoned group of professionals with a long-standing reputation for helping clients achieve results. Relationship challenges, experiencing turmoil or simply need solutions to life's problems, ACTS is here! Stressed, depressed, anxious, feel overwhelmed; child having learning or behavioral challenges? ACTS excels at creating solutions to life's problems, in a caring & empathic environment. Call today & focus on yourself or your child!
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Carolyn Seplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
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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.
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Tonya L. Lane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Hi! My name is Tonya Lane, LPC at Life and Love Counseling, LLC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, & families, with a specific emphasis on helping preschool-aged & preadolescent children. My role often extends to the children's families & their circumstances that impact their lives; education, community, & legal matters. I will often communicate with outside agencies & schools to facilitate collaboration. My clinical focus includes ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Developmental Disorders, & Learning Disabilities, Academic Concerns, Time Management, Boundary-Setting, Parenting, Healthy Eating, Work/Life Balance.
Hi! My name is Tonya Lane, LPC at Life and Love Counseling, LLC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, & families, with a specific emphasis on helping preschool-aged & preadolescent children. My role often extends to the children's families & their circumstances that impact their lives; education, community, & legal matters. I will often communicate with outside agencies & schools to facilitate collaboration. My clinical focus includes ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Developmental Disorders, & Learning Disabilities, Academic Concerns, Time Management, Boundary-Setting, Parenting, Healthy Eating, Work/Life Balance.
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Dr. Dan Pezzulo has been providing psychological, educational, & counseling services for over 30 years. Dr. Dan is passionate about helping people with Anxiety Disorders; Adult ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Vocational, College, or Career uncertainty; people seeking Accommodations for high-stakes tests (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT), college, or graduate school; and, parents trying to better understand and obtain Special Education & Related Services for their school age children.
Dr. Dan Pezzulo has been providing psychological, educational, & counseling services for over 30 years. Dr. Dan is passionate about helping people with Anxiety Disorders; Adult ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Vocational, College, or Career uncertainty; people seeking Accommodations for high-stakes tests (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT), college, or graduate school; and, parents trying to better understand and obtain Special Education & Related Services for their school age children.
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These tools offer drug-free interventions for issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety and learning disorders.
As a Harvard trained psychologist, I work to use my education, experience, and passion for my profession to create a comfortable, caring enviroment for every individual I see. My initial focus is on understanding the unique ways in which each person thinks and feels about themselves and their life experiences. I then work with individuals to discover and change aspects of their thinking that have become ineffective; thoughts that lead to debilitating negative emotions or destructive behaviors. In every session I work to foster the open dialog and mutual respect needed to ensure a productive therapeutic relationship.
These tools offer drug-free interventions for issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety and learning disorders.
As a Harvard trained psychologist, I work to use my education, experience, and passion for my profession to create a comfortable, caring enviroment for every individual I see. My initial focus is on understanding the unique ways in which each person thinks and feels about themselves and their life experiences. I then work with individuals to discover and change aspects of their thinking that have become ineffective; thoughts that lead to debilitating negative emotions or destructive behaviors. In every session I work to foster the open dialog and mutual respect needed to ensure a productive therapeutic relationship.
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I strive to truly see and understand the uniqueness of each individual. I believe a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard are key to human growth and our flourishment. My therapy interests include emotion regulation, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, life transitions, identity development, and self-worth. I also specialize in school and psychoeducational consultations, and comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and evaluations of cognitive functioning, ADHD, learning differences, learning enrichment, executive function, and social-emotional-behavioral challenges.
I strive to truly see and understand the uniqueness of each individual. I believe a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard are key to human growth and our flourishment. My therapy interests include emotion regulation, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, life transitions, identity development, and self-worth. I also specialize in school and psychoeducational consultations, and comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and evaluations of cognitive functioning, ADHD, learning differences, learning enrichment, executive function, and social-emotional-behavioral challenges.
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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.