Disabilities and Speech impediments
Differing – “abilities”
I am a biracial -Black and White- professional counselor with a learning disability and speech impediment who has struggled academically in school, work, and socializing with other people. This was until I taught myself how to learn differently. Teaching me how to live, learn and grow with dyslexia has allowed me to graduate from college, earn a master’s degree, and finishing my doctorate.
I am a person who lives with a learning disability and who has struggled academically in school, work, and socializing with other people.
Can you relate to my struggles in school and work? Have you found yourself studying and still not passing your classes, trying to read a book or article, and feeling like the words are jumbled together in a different language? What has been your experience learning math and trying to complete simple math problems in your head? Lastly, does it hurt when you write by hand; do you find that your writing is messy and “everyone” tells you your paper looks like a “chicken scratch?”
These were all my experiences, and if you want to work together to find solutions to your struggles, let’s work together.
Speech Impediment
I am a biracial -Black and White- counselor with a learning disability and speech impediment who has struggled academically in school, work, and socializing with other people. Growing up, I was often teased by other students and kids for how I spoke and told, “You talk funny.” Or being told by teachers, “Please slow down so that I can understand you.” Or chatting on the phone and being told, “You sound like your muffled-we must have a bad connection.”
Can you relate to my struggles of not being understood? Perhaps, feeling that it is better not to say anything or wishing you could be invisible? Have you tried not to speak, and other people wonder why you are so silent? Have you had to take years of speech classes to help improve your speech? Do you have a severe underbite that impacts how you sound? Have you considered having surgery to fix your “disfigurement” so other people can understand you?
These were all my experiences, and if you want to work together to find solutions to your struggles, let’s work together.
The Counseling Process
The counseling process is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client. It involves the following stages: establishing a trusting relationship, exploring the client’s issues and goals, developing a treatment plan, implementing interventions, and evaluating progress. Ethical principles and professional standards guide the counseling process.
To proceed with scheduling an intake appointment, you will need to email Mr. Jackson at Cjackson@thehelpingcounselor.com. He will respond using Microsoft Outlook’s HIPAA-approved and encrypted email to ensure your confidentiality. If you request to use unencrypted email, please understand that someone can intercept our emails and break your privacy. When you send your email, please indicate what problems you would like to work on and/or goals you would like to achieve. Once The Helping Counselor receives your email, we will usually contact you within 24 business hours; however, rarely it may take up to 48 business hours based on client care.
The following documents are for informational purposes only. If we decide that this will be a good clinical match, then Mr. Jackson will securely send these to you using The Therapy Notes link.
Consent for Telehealth Treatment
HIPAA Agreement
Authorization for Electronic Communication
Credit Card Authorization
Informed Consent Service Agreement
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Consent for Telehealth Treatment
HIPAA Agreement
Authorization for Electronic Communication
Credit Card Authorization
Informed Consent Service Agreement
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Proceed with Booking
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If you’re in pain, struggling, and needing immediate help then call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, call lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or chat through their Lifeline Chat services. Additional information can be found on their website www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
If you feel you cannot keep yourself safe, please go to your local hospital, urgent care or emergency room or call 911. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 and ask to speak to the mental health worker on call. I will make every attempt to inform you in advance of planned absences.
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