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Kristin C. Sopronyi
Psychologist, MS, Lic-Psy
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Not accepting new clients
xxxxxx I am not currently accepting new clients. Thank you! xxxxxx Making the choice to start therapy is a very personal and sometimes intimidating process. I want to make support accessible and meaningful for you. I believe you have the capacity for growth and improvement, no matter your history or current concerns. My goal is to build a partnership with you as you work to explore your experience and move within the world in a healthier, more fulfilling way.
xxxxxx I am not currently accepting new clients. Thank you! xxxxxx Making the choice to start therapy is a very personal and sometimes intimidating process. I want to make support accessible and meaningful for you. I believe you have the capacity for growth and improvement, no matter your history or current concerns. My goal is to build a partnership with you as you work to explore your experience and move within the world in a healthier, more fulfilling way.
(802) 851-5562 View (802) 851-5562
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Vicki Garrison
Counselor, EdD, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winooski, VT 05404  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome. My name is Vicki Garrison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I deeply value my work as a clinician and providing services in a manner that meets your needs. As such, my work is grounded in establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship with you and maintaining a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, confidential, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic environment.
Hello and welcome. My name is Vicki Garrison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I deeply value my work as a clinician and providing services in a manner that meets your needs. As such, my work is grounded in establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship with you and maintaining a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, confidential, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic environment.
(802) 560-4022 View (802) 560-4022
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.