Learning Disabilities / Difficulties Treatment in NYC

The best type of therapy for a child depends on their unique needs, age, and the challenges they are experiencing. Some of the most effective evidence-based approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps children understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This often includes behavioral modification plans, which focus on reinforcing positive actions and applying measured negative consequences to reduce problematic behaviors. CBT is also focused on skill-building, teaching children practical tools to cope with emotions, solve problems, and improve social interactions.

Play Therapy is often beneficial for younger children with difficulty engaging with traditional talk therapy or to make therapy more fun - these methods allow children to practice coping skills, build emotional regulation, and develop problem-solving abilities in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can be helpful for children learning to manage intense emotions, particularly when they lead to loss of control.

At CBTAA, we tailor each child's treatment plan based on a thorough assessment, ensuring that therapy meets them where they are developmentally and emotionally.

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Yes, but how you're involved depends on your child’s age, developmental stage, and the goals of treatment.

For younger children, therapy often involves a high level of parent coaching, where you work directly with the therapist to learn tools and strategies you can use at home. With school-age children, therapy may include both individual and joint sessions with regular parent check-ins to reinforce skills between sessions. For older children and adolescents, therapy may focus more on individual work, with parents included as collaborators, supports, and occasional participants.

Across all cases, we prioritize open communication, and we often teach parents the same therapeutic skills their child is learning, so you can help support progress outside the therapy room.

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Yes, when appropriate and with your permission, we can collaborate with school counselors, teachers, or learning specialists to support your teen’s progress. This might include sharing insights that help with academic accommodations, behavioral support, or social-emotional needs. Any communication with the school is handled thoughtfully, with clear consent and goals in mind.

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