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
"As therapists, we are public servants. We have devoted our lives to making something from nothing, to find complex solutions to complex problems. To care and hold space in the face of disaster, trauma and fear. To give assurance and strength and help others rise." - Kirsten Haney LMFT ATR As an Registered Art Therapist (ATR #17-018) and LMFT I am experienced in DBT, mindfulness, motivational...
I believe counseling is a holistic approach; I feel the mind, body, and soul operate in harmony to create balance within the being. When one or all of these elements are not in sync stress, frustration, and other emotional turmoil may appear. I use a variety of techniques and theories; I meet the client where she/he is. With Children, I use play therapy and solution-base. Adults, I use a variet...
My ideal client is a person who wants to understand the issues that are preventing them from living a peaceful and authentic life. I do individual, marriage, and family therapy. I believe parents are the best therapists for their kids, and I like to work with parents to empower them to have a successful relationship with their children. I specialize with families who have adopted a child. I do...
Many parents lay awake worrying about their child. Moms and dads come to my office with big questions: Why can't my child make friends? Does he have ADHD? Why is my daughter failing one class, but passing others? Is my daughter gifted? Does my child need therapy? What can I do as a parent to help my child catch up to his peers? Psychological evaluation is the way to get the clarity you have bee...
I am a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a masters in marriage and family therapy. My education and practice have provided opportunities to gain extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have found success in emphasizing my client's experience and creating a strong therapist / client relationship. This approach comes natural to...
Don't let the struggle become your identity. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start. My goal is to help my clients to replace unhealthy coping skills, encourage a healthy sense of self, & promote a lifestyle full of satisfying relationships & experiences. Specialities: Addiction & Mental Health. My treatment areas include: Anxiety,...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, behavioral concerns, autism, parent guidance/parenting skills, oppositional defiance, boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, social difficulties, and life transitions such as separation and divorce. I work best with...
Life is difficult. How you choose to deal with this reality directly affects the quality of your life. Living in the past will bring on depression since you cannot change what has already happened. Living in the future leads to anxiety as you experience worry about how to deal with what has yet to happen. You don't have to live that way. Individual therapy can help you to accept your past, to d...
I provide a supportive/safe place for growth/empowerment through education, coaching, training, and ABA therapy clients can grow as they gain tools and self-appreciation to improve their lives. I welcome people with learning, social, gender/sex/sexuality, and medical concerns. I honor APA/WPATH standards of care for Trans/Queer/Gender Non Binary/Expansive. As a professor of Biological Psycholog...
I have a passion for giving people a sense of hope and helping them realize their full potential. For the last 15 years I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents and families from a diverse range of backgrounds dealing with a variety of challenges including trauma, domestic violence, severe emotional disturbances and neglect. In my work, I utilize Motivational Interviewing and Solut...
I enjoy helping children, adolescents and parents grow as they build stronger relationships and families. Issues I work on include anxiety, family changes, educational challenges, and grief. I have worked extensively with families dealing with life-threatening illness. One of my favorite things about counseling is fostering hope in areas of worry and weakness while celebrating and building upon...
I am an experienced clinical therapist with over 30 years of practice. I am currently working with Diversified Counseling and Consultation Sevices providing individual counseling to both men and women, couples, family and group counseling (as available). I provide evidenced based treatment taking into consideration your life experiences and accounting for your uniqueness. I specialize in educat...
Am I what you need? Are we a good match? Relationship is one of the most important considerations in finding a therapist that will work for you. I am a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I do mental health art psychotherapy, art as therapy and conventional counseling with individuals having a variety of needs. I use positive psychology and I am...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. With over 35 years of experiences, working with many different issues, such as, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Aspergers, Learning Issues, Long-Term medical issues, Men/Women issues, Children/Teenager issues and much more. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a...
About my work. I have 24 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, as well as over 20 years as a special education teacher and member of child study teams. I specialize in complex psychological assessments. Together, we will find your strengths as well as your weaknesses in order to increase your self-awareness, help others understand you, and help you obtain services and benefits to whic...
