Dyslexic ? … you are not alone!
You want a therapist who understands.
Dyslexia is your superpower!
But it doesn’t always feel that way. Living with dyslexia in a world designed for neurotypicals can be incredibly challenging.
As someone with dyslexia, I understand this experience from the inside out.
Navigating a traditional school system, being bullied, feeling different or excluded, and enduring constant microaggressions—these are not just isolated incidents. They leave lasting marks, shaping how dyslexic individuals see themselves and how they move through the world, often for a lifetime.
Too often, even the most well-meaning parents and teachers focus solely on helping dyslexic children learn to read and write, while overlooking the emotional toll.
In my work, I focus on validating the frustration, confusion, and anger that dyslexic individuals may carry. I help them process these emotions, build a strong sense of self, and remind them that they are not alone.
People with dyslexia possess unique strengths—gifts that many others do not. I work with my clients to identify those strengths and help them cultivate their own superpowers.
For more information and additional resources, check out the work of my mentor, Kathleen Dunbar.
Perhaps some of these resonate for you, or your child…
You struggle with low self-esteem or self-doubt
You compare yourself to others
You feel like an imposter
You struggle with drugs or alcohol
You’ve thought about or tried to hurt yourself
You feel like no one understands you
Being a dyslexic therapist, I understand…
How traumatizing the testing process can be.
How frustrating and exhausting it can be to advocate for yourself, and the accommodations you require for your learning style.
The shame that comes with being different from other people.
How annoying it is to be told your learning difference is a gift, without people recognizing how challenging it makes life for you.
What it’s like to feel misunderstood by other people.
How painful it is when people say hurtful things, even if it is unintentional.
How hard it can be to never receive a formal diagnosis, or not receive one until adulthood.
How to Get Started
STEP 1
To start, let’s talk on the phone for 15-25 minutes. You can tell me a little bit about what’s bringing you, or your teen to therapy, and I can answer any questions you may have about me or my services.
STEP 2
Next we will schedule a first session. I like to think of the first three to five sessions as a trial period. This gives me a chance to get to know you and/or your teen, and assess how I can help best.
STEP 3
We will keep in contact along the way. For children and teens, I will ask to meet with parents in a private session to discuss your child’s therapeutic progress and advocate for their needs.
Sometimes, I am asked to consult with other members of a adolesent’s resource team (teachers, tutors or other family members).
Fees
$180 per session.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Therapy sessions are offered weekly or more as needed.
I do not currently accept insurance, but I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit for possible reimbursement. Please note that it’s your responsibility to check with your insurance provider to see if they cover out-of-network mental health services.
