Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Tioga County, PA
Bristol Knarr
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, PA 16933 (Online Only)
If you are a neurodivergent woman in search of a neurodivergent therapist, you deserve someone who values your uniqueness. You might struggle with communicating with your partner, becoming easily overstimulated with your kids, feelings of “mom-guilt”, or keeping up with daily tasks, such as doing the dishes and taking care of laundry. Being neurodivergent, a wife, and a mother can be difficult. You are not alone. We can work together to make life less challenging.
If you are a neurodivergent woman in search of a neurodivergent therapist, you deserve someone who values your uniqueness. You might struggle with communicating with your partner, becoming easily overstimulated with your kids, feelings of “mom-guilt”, or keeping up with daily tasks, such as doing the dishes and taking care of laundry. Being neurodivergent, a wife, and a mother can be difficult. You are not alone. We can work together to make life less challenging.
Online Therapists
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.
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.
Tricia Lynne Steele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Williamsport, PA 17701
" We all face challenges and could use extra support at times. It is my life's purpose and passion to help others live meaningful and Joy-filled lives. Together, let's explore the mental, emotional and behavioral patterns that are interfering with your ability to maintain harmony within yourself and in your relationships with others." Tricia offers guidance and support through life's many transitions, and has extensive training as both a motivational and interpersonal psychotherapist. WIth specialties in maternal mental health and eating disorders
" We all face challenges and could use extra support at times. It is my life's purpose and passion to help others live meaningful and Joy-filled lives. Together, let's explore the mental, emotional and behavioral patterns that are interfering with your ability to maintain harmony within yourself and in your relationships with others." Tricia offers guidance and support through life's many transitions, and has extensive training as both a motivational and interpersonal psychotherapist. WIth specialties in maternal mental health and eating disorders
Melanie Veeder
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Life has a way of throwing challenges at you when you least expect it. It can be hard to know how to understand and cope with those life challenges. But fear not, because you don’t have to face them alone.
Life has a way of throwing challenges at you when you least expect it. It can be hard to know how to understand and cope with those life challenges. But fear not, because you don’t have to face them alone.
It takes a lot of courage to be honest about how you're feeling and get the resources you need while working through life problems, challenges, or traumatic experiences. As your counselor I will meet you where you are and work diligently to create trust and safety in our relationship so you can bravely share your troubles and explore the patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. I aim to create a therapeutic space that's warm, nonjudgmental and accepting. We'll work collaboratively to meet your needs and goals.
It takes a lot of courage to be honest about how you're feeling and get the resources you need while working through life problems, challenges, or traumatic experiences. As your counselor I will meet you where you are and work diligently to create trust and safety in our relationship so you can bravely share your troubles and explore the patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. I aim to create a therapeutic space that's warm, nonjudgmental and accepting. We'll work collaboratively to meet your needs and goals.
Jess (they/she) is a pre-licensed professional counselor who is committed to making counseling accessible to diverse communities. They use a humanistic, person-centered approach to tailor counseling to the varied needs of unique individuals and their intersecting identities and communication abilities.
Jess (they/she) is a pre-licensed professional counselor who is committed to making counseling accessible to diverse communities. They use a humanistic, person-centered approach to tailor counseling to the varied needs of unique individuals and their intersecting identities and communication abilities.
Dr. Sharon Marie Zaffarese-Dippold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Marys, PA 15857 (Online Only)
We are never alone and sometimes we just need another to join with us on this journey of life. I am happy to join and help you learn, create and achieve the goals you desire. Regardless of your emotional struggle, I can help you. I offer ADD/ADHD assessments/treatments for adults & children. I treat all symptoms including addiction struggles. I offer Phone and Video Sessions via telehealth.
We are never alone and sometimes we just need another to join with us on this journey of life. I am happy to join and help you learn, create and achieve the goals you desire. Regardless of your emotional struggle, I can help you. I offer ADD/ADHD assessments/treatments for adults & children. I treat all symptoms including addiction struggles. I offer Phone and Video Sessions via telehealth.
If you are interested in growing, changing and working with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living the fullest, richest life possible, then you have found the right therapist. I look forward to speaking with you.
If you are interested in growing, changing and working with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living the fullest, richest life possible, then you have found the right therapist. I look forward to speaking with you.
Are you perceiving your sensitivity as a detriment in your life? Have your uniqueness and neurodivergence been used against you? I am here to help you make that shift and remove each layer of fear that has been planted in you and has led to chaos and lack of acceptance. Evidence-based practice modalities along with holistic approaches can help you regulate your nervous system, learn more about your emotions and manage depressive symptoms to find the opportunities to grow in the process.
Are you perceiving your sensitivity as a detriment in your life? Have your uniqueness and neurodivergence been used against you? I am here to help you make that shift and remove each layer of fear that has been planted in you and has led to chaos and lack of acceptance. Evidence-based practice modalities along with holistic approaches can help you regulate your nervous system, learn more about your emotions and manage depressive symptoms to find the opportunities to grow in the process.
Joshua A Kirby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, GC-C, CCC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
My professional specialty lies at the intersection of grief, career, and mental health counseling. I welcome the opportunity to support clients facing challenges, decisions, or transitions that relate to any one of those areas, and thrive when working together to tackle more. Imagine a triangle with grief (coping with loss), career (exercising our strengths), and mental health (balance and contentment) concerns as its three points. I believe everyone has a triangle of different shapes and sizes with these same three points, and my counseling work strives to help clients reshape their triangles into the form that meets current needs.
My professional specialty lies at the intersection of grief, career, and mental health counseling. I welcome the opportunity to support clients facing challenges, decisions, or transitions that relate to any one of those areas, and thrive when working together to tackle more. Imagine a triangle with grief (coping with loss), career (exercising our strengths), and mental health (balance and contentment) concerns as its three points. I believe everyone has a triangle of different shapes and sizes with these same three points, and my counseling work strives to help clients reshape their triangles into the form that meets current needs.
Cory Ian Shafer Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
My practice provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I support individuals who want to develop coping skills and techniques to better manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being, while seeking understanding and validation for their experiences and practical guidance on how to navigate their daily lives more effectively. Common goals may include reducing anxiety or depressive symptoms, improving attention and focus, enhancing social skills and relationships, or overcoming past traumas.
My practice provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I support individuals who want to develop coping skills and techniques to better manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being, while seeking understanding and validation for their experiences and practical guidance on how to navigate their daily lives more effectively. Common goals may include reducing anxiety or depressive symptoms, improving attention and focus, enhancing social skills and relationships, or overcoming past traumas.
I hope to create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental counseling environment for my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. I want to offer you a counseling experience that is catered to your unique needs. I have a background in working with a wide population from children to adults with a variety of mental health and career concerns. I have experience working with individuals with disabilities, specifically intellectual disabilities (IDD) as well as neurotypical individuals. I aim to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to make meaningful and lasting changes.
I hope to create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental counseling environment for my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. I want to offer you a counseling experience that is catered to your unique needs. I have a background in working with a wide population from children to adults with a variety of mental health and career concerns. I have experience working with individuals with disabilities, specifically intellectual disabilities (IDD) as well as neurotypical individuals. I aim to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to make meaningful and lasting changes.
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.
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Ready to feel better? You have started the process, the hardest part is the next step, reaching out and making an appointment. In the chaotic world we live in today, it is hard to reach that place of healing, self-fulfillment and achievement - but just because it is hard, that doesn't mean it is impossible. Whether it's the day-to-day stresses, traumatic events that haunt you or concerns for your children or loved ones - we are all vulnerable to the struggles of human existence and we don't have to walk our journeys alone. We utilize the best evidence-based practices from neurofeedback to talk therapy.
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Ready to feel better? You have started the process, the hardest part is the next step, reaching out and making an appointment. In the chaotic world we live in today, it is hard to reach that place of healing, self-fulfillment and achievement - but just because it is hard, that doesn't mean it is impossible. Whether it's the day-to-day stresses, traumatic events that haunt you or concerns for your children or loved ones - we are all vulnerable to the struggles of human existence and we don't have to walk our journeys alone. We utilize the best evidence-based practices from neurofeedback to talk therapy.
Harrison G McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BCD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Muncy, PA 17756
Harrison McCormick, MSW/BCD is a board-certified diplomate providing counseling on an advanced-standing level nationally. I am a licensed clinical social worker, having practiced psychotherapy with forty years experience. I participate in ongoing continuing education, keeping me current and updated so that I can provide an expertise to a myriad of problems. As a result, I can provide a wide range of invaluable skills and experience, depending on the problems, whether it be relationships, life crisis, a chronic problem, or health-related. I work with most insurance companies and private pay rate is $95 an hour.
Harrison McCormick, MSW/BCD is a board-certified diplomate providing counseling on an advanced-standing level nationally. I am a licensed clinical social worker, having practiced psychotherapy with forty years experience. I participate in ongoing continuing education, keeping me current and updated so that I can provide an expertise to a myriad of problems. As a result, I can provide a wide range of invaluable skills and experience, depending on the problems, whether it be relationships, life crisis, a chronic problem, or health-related. I work with most insurance companies and private pay rate is $95 an hour.
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.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating personal challenges, family dynamics, or struggling with anxiety or depression, therapy can help you create meaningful change. I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and children to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we'll work toward your goals in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating personal challenges, family dynamics, or struggling with anxiety or depression, therapy can help you create meaningful change. I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and children to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we'll work toward your goals in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Kristina Castner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Trout Run, PA 17771 (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.
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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.