Educational Therapy in Columbus, Ohio
We provide educational therapy for children and adolescents with learning differences, academic challenges, and executive functioning needs. Educational therapy is a targeted, individualized approach that goes beyond tutoring, addressing how a child learns, not just what they are learning. Our goal is to help students build the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in school and beyond.
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What Is Educational Therapy?
Educational therapy is designed for students who may struggle with learning due to underlying challenges such as attention, processing, or skill gaps. It combines elements of assessment, strategy instruction, and skill-building to support meaningful academic progress. Educational therapists are trained to:
- Understand how learning differences impact performance
- Interpret and apply findings from educational or psychological evaluations
- Develop individualized intervention plans
- Address both academic skills and the emotional impact of learning challenges
This work is individualized, structured, and focused on long-term growth.
Meet Our Educational Therapist
Sarah Hansen, MEd, leads our educational therapy services.
View Sarah's full bio →Who Can Benefit from Educational Therapy?
Educational therapy may be appropriate for students who:
- Struggle with reading, writing, or math skills
- Have been diagnosed with, or show signs of, learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Experience difficulty with attention, organization, or follow-through
- Have ADHD or executive functioning challenges
- Feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or discouraged by school
We support both neurotypical and neurodiverse learners, meeting each student at their current level.
What Educational Therapy Addresses
Educational therapy focuses on both academic skill development and the underlying processes that impact learning, including:
- Literacy skills, including reading and writing
- Math reasoning and problem-solving
- Executive functioning (organization, planning, and time management)
- Study skills and task completion
- Metacognitive strategies (thinking about how one learns)
We also address the emotional aspects of learning challenges, helping students build confidence, persistence, and resilience.
Our Approach to Educational Therapy
Our work is individualized, data-informed, and collaborative. We integrate information from multiple sources to guide intervention, including:
- Prior evaluations or school reports
- Input from parents, teachers, and other professionals
- Ongoing observation and informal assessment
From there, we develop and implement a targeted intervention plan that evolves as the student progresses. We focus on:
- Teaching practical, transferable strategies
- Building independence over time
- Supporting consistency across school and home environments
More Than Tutoring
Educational therapy is distinct from traditional tutoring, and our goal is not just improved grades, but meaningful, lasting change in how a student approaches learning.
Traditional Tutoring
- Focuses on completing assignments
- Reviews specific content or subject matter
Educational Therapy
- Targets the underlying challenges that impact learning
- Teaches strategies for long-term skill development
- Builds executive functioning and independent learning skills
- Addresses both academic and emotional aspects of learning
Collaboration & Advocacy
We work closely with families and, when appropriate, collaborate with schools and other professionals to support each student's success. This may include:
- Helping families understand evaluation results
- Supporting communication with school teams
- Providing input for accommodations or supports
- Aligning strategies across settings
What Educational Therapy Is Not: educational therapy is a specialized academic intervention and does not include diagnostic evaluations, cognitive or psychological testing (unless separately qualified), psychotherapy services, or medication management.
When additional services are needed, we help guide families toward appropriate resources.
Get Started with Educational Therapy in Columbus, Ohio
If your child is struggling with learning, organization, or school-related stress, educational therapy can provide targeted support and practical strategies for success. We offer in-person or virtual educational therapy in Columbus, Ohio, and virtual-only sessions across the U.S.
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