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
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment...
Are you wanting to increase connection and intimacy within your relationship(s)? Are you wanting to repair your relationship(s) and rebuild trust? Are you struggling with communication or feel like you are not being heard by others? Do you desire a life where you can express and celebrate your authentic self? Life and relationships can be hard at times and you do not have to face it alone. I am...
I believe we all need unconditional support and compassionate understanding in navigating through life's unpredictable journey. I promote an empathic and positive therapeutic relationship between client and clinician that is respectful of the client's strengths and right to self-determination and encourages healing, self-awareness, and self-care. I also challenge the client to think out-of-the-...
I will start by offering you support, acceptance, and guidance in a safe, cordial setting. My goal is to help you understand, manage, and resolve whatever difficulties you may be facing so that you can begin to maximize your quality of life with the confidence, success, and peace that you deserve. I will assist you in discovering and developing personalized, effective problem-solving strategies...
McKenzie & Associates LLC is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and client care. We strive to meet each client where they are on their path and give them the tools to reach their goals through clinical interventions. We work with individuals, couples and families in the therapy process. It is our goal to provide an in depth systematic approac...
Do you or your children struggle to live in the world that surrounds us all? Find yourself feeling down or anxious? I'm here to help you navigate the "bumps" in the road to your inner peace. I have personal experience with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays and sensory processing disorder as well depression. I also have experience working with people struggling with anxiety, ADHD a...
Dr. Kavanagh is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, AD/HD, executive dysfunction, and developmental disorders such as Autism in children and adolescents. She provides neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations, as well as academic, cognitive, and personality testing. Dr. Kavanagh earned her doctoral degre...
I am Board Certified in Neurofeedback. Listening to what you want to accomplish, helping you identify what stands in your way and applying the most effective methods to help you reach your goals is my primary purpose. I enjoy working with young adolescents and adults. I have over twenty five years of experience counseling individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse...
An empathic therapeutic relationship offers a safe and confidential space to sort through confusing thoughts, explore painful emotions, and process acute and complex trauma. By looking thoughtfully at your earliest relationships and formative experiences, we will seek to understand how you currently interact with others and cope with life’s difficulties. The goal of our work together will be to...
My name is Jack Stell. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP). I am a Navy veteran - 12 years on four submarines. I am also a survivor of both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). My personal experiences and recovery give me a unique perspective and a...
As a licensed clinician, my goal is to create a supportive and safe space for individuals and their families to process their experiences. I hope to support others with exploring their individual symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma etc. that have affected their lives and the impact on their families. In therapy, my goal is to instill hope for positive growth and change. I implement a variet...
Changes Behavioral Health is an independent counseling agency serving Wynne, AR and the surrounding communities. Changes was opened in 2013 by two like-minded therapists who share a simple philosophy: We believe that personal change, growth, and improvement are possible in all of us. It is our mission to provide you with the guidance and direction necessary to make the changes you want to see i...
Dr. Files-Hall is committed to serving the multifaceted needs of gulf coast families through evidence-based treatment. Dr. Files-Hall's mission is to provide superior, comprehensive, and integrative mental health services for children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Files-Hall is results-oriented and works collaboratively with families to produce symptom relief and create lasting change....
I am a bicultural & bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Ohio, providing individual (children & adults), couples & family therapy in private practice and outpatient settings. I received my Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. I have completed an APA-accredited doctoral...
I enjoy working with adult individuals who are seeking a Christian perspective. My clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder, chronic mental illness, stress and anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, relationship issues, life coaching, personality disorders, and...
