Therapy & Support for Learning Disabilities in NYC
Specialized help for children, teens, and adults with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and processing disorders. Build confidence, manage anxiety, and develop strategies that work.
You (or your child) just got a learning disability diagnosis. You finally have answers—but now what?
The evaluation report is full of technical language. Schools are talking about IEPs and accommodations. Or maybe you're an adult who just got diagnosed and you're realizing why school was always such a struggle. And you're wondering: What does this actually mean? What do I do now?
Here's what it means: Your brain learns differently. And with the right support, you can thrive.
We specialize in therapy and support for individuals with learning disabilities in Manhattan and throughout New York—helping you build skills, manage anxiety, and succeed.
Who This Is For
Therapy for Learning Disabilities Helps With:
Academic & Executive Function Support:
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Organization, time management, and study strategies tailored to learning differences
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Reading support for dyslexia (audiobooks, text-to-speech, comprehension strategies)
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Math strategies for dyscalculia (visual methods, calculator use, real-world applications)
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Writing support for dysgraphia (speech-to-text, graphic organizers, typing accommodations)
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Homework and workload management without constant battles
Emotional & Social Challenges:
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Managing school or work-related anxiety (test anxiety, performance pressure, fear of failure)
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Building self-esteem and understanding that learning disabilities ≠ "not smart"
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Self-advocacy skills (requesting accommodations, communicating needs)
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Healing from years of shame or self-criticism
Support Across Ages:
Children & Teens: Executive function coaching, school anxiety management, self-advocacy, parent coaching for home strategies and IEP support
College Students: Study skills for higher ed, time management, using accommodations, test anxiety, thesis/dissertation support
Adults: Late diagnosis processing, workplace accommodations under ADA, professional organization strategies, managing written communication with dyslexia/dysgraphia, career planning that aligns with strengths
Parent & Partner Support: Understanding learning profiles, implementing strategies at home, advocating in schools or workplaces, managing stress
Many people with learning disabilities also experience ADHD, anxiety, processing disorders, or autism. We address the whole picture—not just the learning disability in isolation.
Our Approach to Learning Disabilities
Evidence-Based Support That Works:
Executive Function Coaching
Organization systems that stick (not generic "use a planner" advice), time management for school/work/life, task initiation strategies, breaking down projects into manageable steps—all tailored to YOUR cognitive profile
Self-Advocacy & Compensatory Strategies
For children and teens: Understanding their learning disability, communicating needs to teachers, using accommodations without shame
For adults: Requesting workplace accommodations confidently, advocating in higher education, using assistive technology (text-to-speech, speech-to-text, audiobooks)
Parent & Partner Coaching
Understanding learning profiles, implementing home strategies, school/workplace advocacy, managing your own stress and supporting without enabling
What Happens After Evaluation
Already Evaluated with HMV Psychology?
If you or your child was evaluated with us, therapy builds directly on evaluation results:
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We already understand your specific cognitive profile
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Therapy implements the recommendations from the evaluation report
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Seamless continuity of care—no need to explain everything again
Evaluated Elsewhere?
That's fine! We can review previous evaluations and create a therapy plan based on those results.
No Evaluation Yet?
You can start therapy without a formal evaluation. However, if you need accommodations (IEP, 504 plan, workplace accommodations, college accommodations), formal evaluation is typically required.
Why Choose HMV Psychology
Evidence-Based Approaches
ACT, CBT, and executive function coaching backed by research and tailored to your needs
Specialized Expertise in Learning Disabilities
Nearly 15 years working specifically with neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan—not general therapists who happen to see learning disabilities
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
Learning disabilities are differences, not deficits. We focus on strengths while addressing challenges.
Convenient Options
One block from Central Park with flexible in-person, telehealth, or outdoor walk-and-talk sessions.
Common Questions
Is this just for kids? No! We work with children, teens, college students, and adults. Many adults are diagnosed with learning disabilities for the first time in their 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond. It's never too late to get support.
I was diagnosed as a child but never got help. Can therapy help me now? Absolutely. Many adults carry shame and self-doubt from childhood struggles. Therapy helps you understand your learning disability, develop compensatory strategies, and heal emotionally.
How is therapy different from tutoring? Tutoring focuses on academic content (teaching reading, math, writing). Therapy focuses on emotional impact (anxiety, self-esteem), executive function skills, coping strategies, and self-advocacy. Many people benefit from both, and we can coordinate with tutors or educational therapists.
Start Therapy for Learning Disabilities
Ready to build confidence and succeed—at any age?
Don't have a diagnosis yet? Start with a comprehensive learning disability evaluation