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Special Learning Techniques For Children

Group Therapies for Children

Group Therapies for Children

Learning Consultants was founded in 1962. We have been developing special techniques for group therapy and other services for children, especially for those with learning differences. We have earned an outstanding reputation for our work and our demonstrated success with children.

We realized that the original techniques were more effective in a variety of settings and formats. As a result, not only our staff grew, but also the scope of their services. Today, Learning Consultants include professionals in social work, education, counseling, testing, assessments and psychology.

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Learning Consultants’ philosophy is unlike any other agencies that serve children. We focus on the skills and strengths of a child rather than the deficits and problems. Our approach is based on a realistic assessment of every child and family.

We recognize the challenges in our work and the impossibility of changing the past experiences. As a child approaches adolescence, the treatment needs to take advantage of the healthy part of their development. We believe in working with the normal motivational drives of independence and socialization. Our focus in on teaching transferable skills that lead to improved success in school, job, community and family.

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Our Programs Include Everyone

Our Programs Include Everyone

Our programs serve more than just the child. We follow a total system approach. This includes working with the support of the family, teachers, school counselors, coaches and other professionals who are involved in the child’s life.

We believe individuals grow through successful experiences, the acquisition of skills and accomplishment of goals. By involving those who are considered significant by the child, we greatly enhance the child's ability to succeed.

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Our Team

Melissa Bozesky
Melissa C. Bozesky, M.A., LPC
Owner

Melissa is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Psychological Examiner. She has been in private practice for over 30 years and has been the owner of Learning Consultants for over 25 years. Melissa specializes in Psycho-Educational Evaluations, Learning Style Evaluations, ADD/ADHD Consults, School Consultations, and Parent Consults. Melissa believes in looking at the educational strengths and building upon those to strengthen the child’s weaknesses. She also looks at the emotional and behavioral piece and how that may be affecting a child’s learning and performance in school. She believes in helping the entire child by gathering information from the child’s parents, teachers and everyone involved in the child’s life. Conducting thorough assessments to determine the child’s learning style and strengths, she can identify learning differences and develop strategies to help improve skills. Demystifying their challenges and focusing on strengths is her approach to enable children to be successful and confident learners.  

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Alex Bearman, MEd

Alex is a Licensed School Psychological Examiner and Reading Specialist who has worked in education for 10 years. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis with a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology and received her master’s degree from DePaul University in Literacy and Specialized Reading Instruction. Alex specializes in educational testing, academic support and executive functioning coaching in order to provide students with the skills and confidence to learn to their best potential. She collaborates with families and schools to best support student needs and foster academic and social-emotional growth.   

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Katie P. Reed
Katie P. Reed, M.A.

Katie is a Certified Licensed School Psychological Examiner. She has been working with children for over 15 years. Katie began working for Learning Consultants in 2010.  Katie specializes in Psycho-Educational testing, evaluating cognitive, academic and social-emotional issues. She also conducts school, parent and child consultations regarding the student’s learning style, individual strengths, identifying barriers to learning, as well as educational planning for success.

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Mary Ellen Leary, BS

Mary Ellen is a certified Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher who has taught in the classroom K - 7 and worked as a parent educator for 25 years. She graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and additionally has training in the Born to Learn curriculum and Wilson Literary program. Mary Ellen specializes in Academic Coaching to set students up for success by building on their strengths. She provides support in developing executive function skills and academic tutoring across all areas of curriculum.

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Lindsay Weiss
Lindsay Weiss, M.A., LPC

Lindsay is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor and a School Psychological Examiner. Lindsay is a Certified School Counselor K-12 and has been working as a Middle School Counselor for 8 years. She has been evaluating students for Psycho-Educational Evaluations for approximately 3 years. She consults with educators, the child, the family and additional supports provided to a child to ensure that she is meeting the needs of the whole child. Lindsay specialized in Psycho-Educational Evaluations, School Counseling, and Consultations. Lindsay believes in supporting students to be confident in their abilities, be their best selves, and help them understand that we all have strengths that make us exceptional.

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Diane Zika, MA

Diane Zika has a MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from SIUE. She is passionate about helping struggling students navigate their learning challenges by utilizing tools and skills they need to be successful in the classroom. For 20 years, Diane worked to build a comprehensive Resource Program that includes student educational evaluations and targeted classroom accommodations. Diane is trained in Wilson Fundations and Orton Gillingam, and she is looking forward to using her structured literacy skills as a reading specialist for Learning Consultants, Inc.

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