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
**Now providing telehealth services** Welcome! Finding a therapist can be an intimidating task, and can also be a huge relief. Are you going through a difficult transition? Experiencing an untimely loss? Trying to save your marriage or family? We all have times in our lives where we could use a little direction or help. Maybe you have decided to work on your addiction. Whatever it is, I look...
I began working in mental health at a psychiatric hospital as a Mental Health Tech, where I worked for two years while earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then work at this facility for five years as an Admission's Specialist, while I completed Master of Science degrees in Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis, and a Doctor of Psychology. As Admission's Specialist, I worked Friday,...
Michelle Lajoie LMSW, is a licensed social worker who obtained her master's degree from Adelphi University. Michelle has worked closely with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings. She has experience with adolescents involved in the foster care system as well as with young children in special education and head start. Michelle provides individual counseling, play ther...
Children do not always have the words to express emotions or stress. I am a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with a concentration in childhood trauma. I have completed education and training to be credentialed in Play Therapy. Helping your child/teen includes treatment for the whole family. Children face dilemmas, which can present with difficult behaviors with frustrated parents. Traumatic...
Sometimes we need support and guidance to help us manage distress, achieve greater clarity, build better relationships and develop a healthier sense of ourselves. Most of us many times don’t want to discuss our personal problems, even with those closest to us. I would like to extend my hand to help you feel better about your life, relationships and most importantly, yourself! I am a skilled, an...
Marilyn Ferri, LCPC received her M.S. from Illinois State University in 1994. As a therapist with 23 years of experience, Marilyn believes in collaborating with her clients to open a personalized toolbox to reveal their strengths for healing and growth. Her clients share that they appreciate her warmth, sense of humor, accepting attitude, and creativity. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional...
It's simple: EVERYBODY needs SOMEBODY to talk to! Everyone has a desire for personal success. Unfortunately, Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Disability can negatively impact that desire. I offer a unique approach and have extensive experience in providing guidance to individuals who feel stuck, lost, complacent or confused. Personal, Professional and Relationship Success is possible! Through...
I enjoy working with client's who are open to learn about themselves, work on issues that may be hard to address and admit, and who want to obtain growth in their lives. Everyone has struggles in their lives and being open to work on what you are going through is the first step in achieving goals that you may have set for yourself. If you are interested in meeting with me please either call...
OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES. I believe that with the right support, and appropriate tools, everyone has the capacity to change. I have been working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families for over a decade, and have witnessed dramatic transformations along the way. In my experience, children often want to be heard, but as adults sometimes we forget, or simply don't know how to...
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or...
Are you feeling anxious and easily overwhelmed? Do you feel sad, unhappy and down? Would you like to feel more joy, happiness, and satisfaction in your life and with your relationships? I work with both adolescents and adults using a variety of TEAM-CBT techniques to overcome depression, anxiety and relationship problems. Depression, anxiety and relationship problems can all be very challenging...
My passion to help others was the driving force in pursuing an in-depth education in mental health. It is my greatest wish for all to experience their highest level of personal success. I strongly believe the quality of a person's life is heavily impacted by the relationships they engage in. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting an individual toward obtaining harmony in their...
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"Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control over what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't" -Steve Maraboli. Change is a process, a transition, often it is a time of uncertainty and self introspection. When we have made a decision change is necessary that is often the catalyst for healing and growth....
Everyone goes through difficult periods in life which can be weathered with the aid of an empathetic listener. I believe the job of a therapist is to help her client understand his/her tendencies and how they foster problems or supply strength. My approach is to provide useful coping strategies that empower people to make the changes they desire. My method is based in positive psychology, infor...
