Learning Disabilities Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON
Jasmine Bruce
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You deserve to feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself and others. I help people move through trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Offering a safe, judgment-free space to untangle stress, trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, finding ways forward that work for you.
Brittany Lepera
Master of Social Work (M.S.W, R.S.W) -Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Do you often feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse? If you find it challenging to manage your day-to-day life, we will work together on strategies to help you address the root causes of your struggles. I have over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. People describe me as a personable and non-judgmental individual
Joanna Brubacher
Registered Social Worker
Who I Work With: *Couples navigating conflict, repair, or separation *Co-parents creating healthy communication and planning around children *LGBTQ2+ individuals and families *People in non-traditional or polyamorous relationships *Neurodiverse adults and people on the autism spectrum *Individuals exploring identity, emotion regulation, or relational healing
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Frequently Asked Questions About Learning Disabilities
What are learning disabilities?
Learning disabilities (LDs) are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how the brain processes information, resulting in significant difficulties in specific areas such as reading (dyslexia), math (dyscalculia), or written expression (dysgraphia), despite adequate intelligence and educational opportunity. They are lifelong conditions that present differently across contexts and ages. In Canada, LDs are among the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting approximately 10% of people.
How does therapy help people with learning disabilities?
Therapy for learning disabilities addresses the significant emotional and psychological burden that often accompanies LD — including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and shame developed through years of academic struggles. Many people with LDs internalize the message that they are "stupid" or "lazy" despite their intelligence. Therapy helps process these experiences, build a more accurate and compassionate self-concept, develop coping strategies, and navigate systems of support and accommodation. It is not remediation of the learning difficulty itself but of its psychological impact.
What is the difference between psychological assessment and therapy for learning disabilities?
Psychological assessment (psychoeducational evaluation) is an evaluation process that identifies the presence and nature of learning disabilities through standardized testing — it produces a report that can be used to access accommodations at school or work. Therapy addresses the mental health and emotional impact of having an LD. Some psychologists do both; others specialize in one. Assessment and therapy are distinct but complementary — assessment clarifies the picture; therapy supports the person in living well with what the assessment reveals.
Can adults with learning disabilities benefit from therapy?
Absolutely. Many adults with LDs were never assessed or supported adequately in school and have decades of painful experiences to process. Others are newly diagnosed as adults and are integrating a new understanding of their lifelong struggles. Therapy helps adults with LDs process grief about missed opportunities and educational experiences, build adaptive strategies for workplace and daily functioning, advocate for themselves, and develop a fuller, more compassionate understanding of who they are.
What therapy approaches work well for people with learning disabilities?
Effective therapy for people with LDs is adapted to the person's specific learning profile — which might mean more concrete examples, visual aids, handouts summarizing key points, or structured vs. open-ended formats depending on what helps the person most. CBT, ACT, and strength-based approaches are all used. Therapists experienced with LDs are skilled at making verbal therapy accessible regardless of reading or processing challenges, and at matching their communication style to the person's strengths.