Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting interpersonal interactions and cognitive, social, communication, and motor skills. It also may lead to specific behaviors and interests. People’s experiences of ASD can vary greatly. For this reason, counseling interventions for individuals with ASD also range in their purpose and intent.
Available Treatment Options
Most mental health professionals agree that early intervention for people with ASD leads to better outcomes. Therapists may reduce problematic behaviors and improve communication, social skills, and sensory skills. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a type of behavioral therapy that counselors use specifically to increase desired behaviors and reduce undesired ones. Counselors may use Play Therapy to increase awareness of emotions and social skills and Speech-Language Therapy to improve communication skills.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Autism
I have been the owner of Positive Pathways since 2000. I am passionate about meeting clients right where they are and journeying with them. I utilize a total acceptance approach by helping each client understand his/her needs through the language of non-violent communication. I am open to everyone and love to work with shedding new light on situations through my logical approach and uncondition...
Thank you! In these rough times, I can understand how hard it might be to ask for help, and I appreciate your reaching out. As your mental health professional, I will work in partnership with you to address any issues and concerns that you are experiencing in your life. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in relationship issues (including sexual), anger...
ATS provides individual therapy, clinical assessments, and psychological evaluations for both adults and teens. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction or a mental health condition and is seeking help, call our team today for a free confidential assessment. We understand that each individual's conditions are unique and require a customized assessment or evaluation to determine th...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive background in both psychotherapy and assessment. Many of the clients I have worked with in psychotherapy come from backgrounds of abuse and trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship breakdowns, and/or adjustment difficulties to career and life transitions. I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral...
If you feel lost, confused or hopeless about your life or your relationships, you can turn things around. You can get clear about these problems, and find solutions. You can have a life that more authentically fits who you really are. You can manage your relationships so they begin to feel warm and fun again. When you're suffering and feeling awful, it may be hard to believe that there are thin...
If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, depression or other struggles, we can help. Our providers now serving you at two locations: Sammamish & Issaquah. Offering a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Give us...
I have a passion for working with clients of all walks of life at different life stages. My primary goal with clients is to establish a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential. I look to uncover client's strengths and empower them to develop new patterns of coping. My treatment style is a collaborative process where I can tailor the...
The people I see face a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. My approach to therapy addresses the connection between the mind and body. I have training and experience in somatic work and received extensive psychodynamic training at the Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills where I...
Do you need stress relief? Is anxiety intruding into your life? Do you sometimes feel low and have no where positive to turn? My practice will help to alleviate and solve these sometimes staggering life problems. I use a holistic and warm approach to address many of life's challenges- whether with relationships, individual identity, or with family needs. We will focus on developing a vibrant,...
I have over 20 years experience as a Licensed Psychologist in private practice currently in Orange, specializing in treating complex trauma, abuse and PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transition issues. I am a Gestalt practitioner and work with experiential and existential approaches with influences of Jungian and intersubjective relational theory. I incorporate art and...
Randolph Walters and Associates is a community-based, counseling and psychotherapy practice specializing in individual, couples, family and group counseling. We proudly serve the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. Our mission is to create an environment where people are accepted and challenged on a journey to wholeness, connection and construction of alternate realities. We provide counsel...
I have over 40 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adult individuals or couples, and children/teenagers/young adults with their families....
I have an expertise in working with school-aged children. I work with children who display challenging behaviors which impact on their ability to make academic progress or follow the rules at home. My treatment plan includes working with the individual (child/adolescent) as well as working with parent/family. Treatment could include the development of therapeutic tools which can be used at home...
( English | español ) Nuestros servicios son ofrecidos en inglés y español. I strongly believe that anyone, despite language and/or cultural differences can reach their full potential and overcome any obstacle placed in their way when given the proper guidance and tools. Being a bi-lingual school psychologist (Spanish and English), I have dedicated myself to learning more about how the bi-lingu...
It has been said that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Reaching out to begin therapy can be a difficult step that often requires a moment of courage. Even if therapy has been helpful for you before, the idea of starting all over can feel overwhelming. And yet, taking that first step in finding help can begin the process of healing and much-needed relief. I am a fully...
