Alison Dorsky is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Autism, Coping Skills, Developmental Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in community mental health and school- based settings. As an Autism specialist, I work to increase the understanding of challenges unique to Autism and the ability of individuals and families to cope in positive and productive ways. My work with children and adolescents often includes advocacy and collaboration with schools and other relevant treatment and service providers. I aim to build mutual support and understanding across home, academic, and/or vocational environments. I also have extensive experience helping people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I often combine visual, video, and interactive social communication strategies in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with Autism and similar diagnoses. Mindfulness and trauma informed therapies are some of the additional strategies I use to address anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I feel strongly, however, that es