learning disabilities

While learning can be a fun and exciting challenge, for many kids and adults the idea of school and learning brings up many negative associations which can impact their mental health. People with learning disabilities may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, hopelessness, inadequacy, and a sense of thwarted belonging. They may experience discrimination, lack of access to appropriate interventions or accommodations, real or perceived bullying, low academic achievement despite average and even high intelligence, and more. Without support, these can be lifelong struggles that may influence those who have experienced a learning disability.

As you can imagine, living with a learning disability can be incredibly challenging.  Often, help is needed. There is help and hope here at Better Together Therapies. Through the counseling process, we will work together in order to ensure the client's needs are being met. Some ways counseling can be helpful include:

• Demystifying what it means to have a learning disability. This is done  through psychoeducation as well as therapeutic processing 
• Skill building in order to develop concrete strategies and tools to cope and function with a learning disability
• Address underlying needs such self-acceptance, confidence and the client's values as a person and a learner. 
• Self-advocacy in order to feel more confident to ask for what they need in order to be successful
• Time and space to share their experience of having a learning disability with a supportive professional who for once "gets them"

No matter what needs or experiences you bring to counseling, you do not have to figure it out alone. Please reach out today for a free 15 minute consultation.