Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Virginia Beach, VA
Evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults and families emphasizing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral and learning issues. I advocate for students regarding special education services and Section 504 accommodations. I provide evaluations to college and graduate students to document disabilities for accommodations. I serve as a Board member of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I co-chair the Public Policy committee and am on the Professional Advisory Board. CHADD is the largest international organization dedicated to AD/HD.
Evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults and families emphasizing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral and learning issues. I advocate for students regarding special education services and Section 504 accommodations. I provide evaluations to college and graduate students to document disabilities for accommodations. I serve as a Board member of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I co-chair the Public Policy committee and am on the Professional Advisory Board. CHADD is the largest international organization dedicated to AD/HD.
Peg J Jensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
then we can make learning FUN again!.
I believe everyone benefits when students understand how they learn. I work closely with families and teachers during the assessment process to gather objective data about the student's performance and behavior, both at home and at school. If there are roadblocks that are getting in the way of an individual's success, my focus is to identify those obstacles and target interventions that will assist the student toward academic success.
then we can make learning FUN again!.
I believe everyone benefits when students understand how they learn. I work closely with families and teachers during the assessment process to gather objective data about the student's performance and behavior, both at home and at school. If there are roadblocks that are getting in the way of an individual's success, my focus is to identify those obstacles and target interventions that will assist the student toward academic success.
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Karen L. Mattox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
If you want help learning how to handle a difficult situation in your life, I am here for you.
Experiencing a loss in your life? It could be the death of a friend, loved one, or pet, divorce, loss of a job, or any other kind of loss. I can help you. I have extensive experience dealing with grief and loss. Call or email for an appointment and let's see how working together, we can help you heal. I can help you come to terms with your losses. Be sure to ask for Karen when you call.
If you want help learning how to handle a difficult situation in your life, I am here for you.
Experiencing a loss in your life? It could be the death of a friend, loved one, or pet, divorce, loss of a job, or any other kind of loss. I can help you. I have extensive experience dealing with grief and loss. Call or email for an appointment and let's see how working together, we can help you heal. I can help you come to terms with your losses. Be sure to ask for Karen when you call.
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Hope Psychotherapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
We can work on resolving difficulties from the past, while learning how to cope with the present, to create a better future.
During this time of uncertainty and worry, we may struggle with managing our emotions. If you are struggling, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy is a place to explore what in your life needs attention and support. Together, we will work through and explore concerns & symptoms and determine what strategies will best enhance your life.
We can work on resolving difficulties from the past, while learning how to cope with the present, to create a better future.
During this time of uncertainty and worry, we may struggle with managing our emotions. If you are struggling, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy is a place to explore what in your life needs attention and support. Together, we will work through and explore concerns & symptoms and determine what strategies will best enhance your life.
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Christine L Currie
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Counseling for individuals, couples, and families; educational & behavioral testing for learning problems,intelligence testing, achievement testing, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression/Anxiety & related issues; neurofeedback for a wide range of emotional and somatic symptoms; play Therapy.
I provide relationally-based, holistic counseling in a quiet and confidential setting. By combining counseling with state-of-the-art strategies such as neurofeedback, and creative therapies like art, play therapy, and sand tray,I personalize treatment to meet the needs of each unique individual. I can help, when ... you want to understand your child's academic difficulties, so that you can help more effectively; you are searching for new ways of being in relationships; you are facing challenging situations or transitions; you are searching for resolution of traumas or losses; you want relief from depression, anxiety, and stress.
Counseling for individuals, couples, and families; educational & behavioral testing for learning problems,intelligence testing, achievement testing, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression/Anxiety & related issues; neurofeedback for a wide range of emotional and somatic symptoms; play Therapy.
I provide relationally-based, holistic counseling in a quiet and confidential setting. By combining counseling with state-of-the-art strategies such as neurofeedback, and creative therapies like art, play therapy, and sand tray,I personalize treatment to meet the needs of each unique individual. I can help, when ... you want to understand your child's academic difficulties, so that you can help more effectively; you are searching for new ways of being in relationships; you are facing challenging situations or transitions; you are searching for resolution of traumas or losses; you want relief from depression, anxiety, and stress.
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Sadie F Sheafe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ABSDip, BCD
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. My team of Psychiatrists,Psychologists & clinicians service over 500 clients monthly. This team approach affords you an opportunity to capitalize on the 150 years of therapeutic expertise of the entire staff. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/divorce, Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders
I am Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Diplomate, Board of Clinical Sexology. I have been a therapist for over 30 years. My team of Psychiatrists,Psychologists & clinicians service over 500 clients monthly. This team approach affords you an opportunity to capitalize on the 150 years of therapeutic expertise of the entire staff. Their specialties include: Marriage/Couple/divorce, Work Related Stress, Depression, Addictions, Gay/Lesbian/Gender Issues, Sex counseling & therapy, Anger Management, PTSD, Juveniles & Adolescent, Physical -Emotional-Verbal Abuse, Grief, Attention functioning & learning disorders
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Specialty areas include: ADHD, Learning Disabilities,School or Behavior problems, Socialization issues, Depression,Bipolar Disorder,Anxiety, Asperger's/ASD Anger/Stress Management,Military Issues,Parenting Issues, Communication and Relationship difficulties,Family Therapy and Marital Therapy.
If you're looking for a psychologist who is easy to speak with, has a wide variety of experience, who offers cost effective confidential treatment and who has a proven track record of helping people manage the challenges in their lives, then look no further! I have been in practice for over 25 years. My work with clients includes: *Individual Therapy (with children, adolescents and adults). *Family Therapy. *Parenting Issues .*ADHD/Learning Disabilities Testing and Treatment. *Marital/Couples Therapy (including Collaborative Marital/Couples Therapy). *Separation and Divorce work (Collaborative and Traditional models of Divorce) Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Coach,Co-Parenting Plan Development, Child Specialist
Specialty areas include: ADHD, Learning Disabilities,School or Behavior problems, Socialization issues, Depression,Bipolar Disorder,Anxiety, Asperger's/ASD Anger/Stress Management,Military Issues,Parenting Issues, Communication and Relationship difficulties,Family Therapy and Marital Therapy.
If you're looking for a psychologist who is easy to speak with, has a wide variety of experience, who offers cost effective confidential treatment and who has a proven track record of helping people manage the challenges in their lives, then look no further! I have been in practice for over 25 years. My work with clients includes: *Individual Therapy (with children, adolescents and adults). *Family Therapy. *Parenting Issues .*ADHD/Learning Disabilities Testing and Treatment. *Marital/Couples Therapy (including Collaborative Marital/Couples Therapy). *Separation and Divorce work (Collaborative and Traditional models of Divorce) Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Coach,Co-Parenting Plan Development, Child Specialist
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I specialize in neuropsychological evaluations to assess cognitive and psychological functioning. I have specialization in working with adults and older adults with complex medical conditions. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children to assess neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, as well as psychoeducational evaluations to assess learning disorders, in addition to mental health issues. My evaluations provide a comprehensive look at cognitive and psychological functioning to assist with diagnosis, as well as provide treatment recommendations and academic/work accommodations.
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluations to assess cognitive and psychological functioning. I have specialization in working with adults and older adults with complex medical conditions. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children to assess neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, as well as psychoeducational evaluations to assess learning disorders, in addition to mental health issues. My evaluations provide a comprehensive look at cognitive and psychological functioning to assist with diagnosis, as well as provide treatment recommendations and academic/work accommodations.
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Eleanor Lampell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23450 (Online Only)
I am a graduate of the Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School and have trained with the Enneagram Institute, as well as Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.
Now accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist with over eighteen years of experience providing high quality, individualized counseling services. I help clients address anxiety, depression, AD/HD, grief and loss, women’s issues, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and family dynamics. Art, play, and sandtray therapies offered.
I am a graduate of the Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School and have trained with the Enneagram Institute, as well as Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.
Now accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist with over eighteen years of experience providing high quality, individualized counseling services. I help clients address anxiety, depression, AD/HD, grief and loss, women’s issues, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and family dynamics. Art, play, and sandtray therapies offered.
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André Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Online Only)
Even You Coaching is committed to ongoing learning in pursuit of providing current treatment approaches.
As an African American male mental health professional, my passion lies in providing culturally sensitive and affirming care to disadvantaged-minority-adolescent populations struggling with mental health issues. I firmly believe that every individual deserves access to quality mental health services, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Having grown up in a community that faced many mental health challenges, I understand firsthand the unique struggles that individuals from minority communities face when seeking mental health support. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for disadvantaged households!
Even You Coaching is committed to ongoing learning in pursuit of providing current treatment approaches.
As an African American male mental health professional, my passion lies in providing culturally sensitive and affirming care to disadvantaged-minority-adolescent populations struggling with mental health issues. I firmly believe that every individual deserves access to quality mental health services, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Having grown up in a community that faced many mental health challenges, I understand firsthand the unique struggles that individuals from minority communities face when seeking mental health support. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for disadvantaged households!
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Zhavon Shay Malone @ Deep Connections Counseling
LPC Intern, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Currently waitlisted until Sept 2024 You may be looking for someone to help you better understand yourself and your behaviors or to build better relationships with your loved ones. With a background in mental health and special education, I am uniquely positioned to support you in achieving your goals. My passion is helping my clients learn to feel good about who they are and the direction their life is headed. I help adults, youth, and families transition from confusion and misunderstanding to clarity and healthy relationships.
Currently waitlisted until Sept 2024 You may be looking for someone to help you better understand yourself and your behaviors or to build better relationships with your loved ones. With a background in mental health and special education, I am uniquely positioned to support you in achieving your goals. My passion is helping my clients learn to feel good about who they are and the direction their life is headed. I help adults, youth, and families transition from confusion and misunderstanding to clarity and healthy relationships.
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Has your child's school told you they need to be tested? Have you been rejected for a job and need to be re-tested to demonstrate you actually do qualify? Has your therapy hit a dead end and your therapist needs diagnostic clarity to take you to the next level? My practice was designed to address each of these concerns and more. Testing and evaluation opens up doors to school services, better job opportunities, and in some cases, can help the courts better understand your side of situations. Together, we can use your testing results to help you navigate these systems even more effectively. Not offering therapy at this time.
Has your child's school told you they need to be tested? Have you been rejected for a job and need to be re-tested to demonstrate you actually do qualify? Has your therapy hit a dead end and your therapist needs diagnostic clarity to take you to the next level? My practice was designed to address each of these concerns and more. Testing and evaluation opens up doors to school services, better job opportunities, and in some cases, can help the courts better understand your side of situations. Together, we can use your testing results to help you navigate these systems even more effectively. Not offering therapy at this time.
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Spectrum Forensic Services and Neurotherapy Center
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
We are a Neurofeedback/ Neurotherapy Center that serves children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges. We provide innovative individualized, evidence-based interventions to address an array of life's diverse challenges, so that each individual can reach his or her full potential. All of us encounter problems in living at some point in our lives. Sometimes, those problems interfere with our ability to function at home, work, or school or in other important areas of life.
We are a Neurofeedback/ Neurotherapy Center that serves children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges. We provide innovative individualized, evidence-based interventions to address an array of life's diverse challenges, so that each individual can reach his or her full potential. All of us encounter problems in living at some point in our lives. Sometimes, those problems interfere with our ability to function at home, work, or school or in other important areas of life.
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Hello. Searching for someone to provide encouragement and support in tough seasons is not always easy. I’m grateful you stopped by my page, and I hope that I can assist you. I’ve been in the mental health field for seven years. I’m a licensed professional counselor and certified substance abuse counselor. I strive to help others better understand mental health and identify ways to enjoy life. I see individuals who present issues with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and anger. I also work closely with adolescents who present with ADHD, autism, conduct disorder, behavioral problems, and mental health issues.
Hello. Searching for someone to provide encouragement and support in tough seasons is not always easy. I’m grateful you stopped by my page, and I hope that I can assist you. I’ve been in the mental health field for seven years. I’m a licensed professional counselor and certified substance abuse counselor. I strive to help others better understand mental health and identify ways to enjoy life. I see individuals who present issues with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, and anger. I also work closely with adolescents who present with ADHD, autism, conduct disorder, behavioral problems, and mental health issues.
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Darleen Claire Wodzenski
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC ACS
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Online Only)
I love supporting clients of all ages, infants to 99, in growing, healing, overcoming, and becoming the person they choose and need to be. With an extensive background in Special Education including a focus in Autism and Gifted and Talented, I incorporate a perspective on Human Development into my clinical practice. Areas where I do a great deal of work include Attachment (RAD) for foster care and adoption; Borderline Personality Disorder BPD; DID and Dissociation; Trauma; and Anxiety and Depression. We incorporate mindfulness and compassion with DBT, NLP, EMDR and Hypnotherapy into a gentle, integrated and supportive platform.
I love supporting clients of all ages, infants to 99, in growing, healing, overcoming, and becoming the person they choose and need to be. With an extensive background in Special Education including a focus in Autism and Gifted and Talented, I incorporate a perspective on Human Development into my clinical practice. Areas where I do a great deal of work include Attachment (RAD) for foster care and adoption; Borderline Personality Disorder BPD; DID and Dissociation; Trauma; and Anxiety and Depression. We incorporate mindfulness and compassion with DBT, NLP, EMDR and Hypnotherapy into a gentle, integrated and supportive platform.
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Healing Connections, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Our clients are couples and individuals pursuing healing and understanding through their interactions with their significant others and with the world. For the most part, couples attend our center to understand themselves and their significant others and to creating meaningful changes, resulting in genuine connection with one another.
Our clients are couples and individuals pursuing healing and understanding through their interactions with their significant others and with the world. For the most part, couples attend our center to understand themselves and their significant others and to creating meaningful changes, resulting in genuine connection with one another.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious due to life circumstances? Or maybe you’ve experienced emotional changes that are affecting your life and relationships? Do you want to talk to someone knowing it is confidential and safe? You are not alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious due to life circumstances? Or maybe you’ve experienced emotional changes that are affecting your life and relationships? Do you want to talk to someone knowing it is confidential and safe? You are not alone.
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Family Guidance Centers - Telehealth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health.
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health.
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There are so many in today’s world struggling, to be heard, to find hope. In my lifetime I have experienced, traumas, loses and grief. Understanding the significance of events on overall wellness, I want nothing more than to give others the opportunity to find hope, to find a way out of whatever hole they might be in, To strengthen their resiliencies to overcome whatever barrier might be holding them back. People of all ages, cultures, and ways of thinking all have struggles and I offer a safe environment to be heard, and to finally obtain freedom from whatever ails you, be it addiction, trauma, or new adjustments in life.
There are so many in today’s world struggling, to be heard, to find hope. In my lifetime I have experienced, traumas, loses and grief. Understanding the significance of events on overall wellness, I want nothing more than to give others the opportunity to find hope, to find a way out of whatever hole they might be in, To strengthen their resiliencies to overcome whatever barrier might be holding them back. People of all ages, cultures, and ways of thinking all have struggles and I offer a safe environment to be heard, and to finally obtain freedom from whatever ails you, be it addiction, trauma, or new adjustments in life.
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Ashley Frantz
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (Online Only)
I work with adults and children as young as six years old. I work primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma, and military issues however I have worked with various issues. I use variety of treatment methods including DBT, CBT, art therapy, and animal therapy to best serve the client and help them treating the source of the issue not just the symptoms. I try to help the client resolve whatever their underlying difficulties are to enhance all aspects of their life.
I work with adults and children as young as six years old. I work primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma, and military issues however I have worked with various issues. I use variety of treatment methods including DBT, CBT, art therapy, and animal therapy to best serve the client and help them treating the source of the issue not just the symptoms. I try to help the client resolve whatever their underlying difficulties are to enhance all aspects of their life.
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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.