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 specialize in developmental and psychological evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Common diagnostic concerns include autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, ADHD, and social/emotional/behavioral difficulties. I also provide family and individual therapy using cognitive behavioral strategies to help with behavioral problems, anxiety, and social skills....
Choosing to seek counseling can be overwhelming and it's often done at a difficult time. I will provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to talk, learn about yourself and ultimately heal. Together we will decide what approach will work best for you and set achievable goals. My role is to support you as you figure out what's working, what isn't, and how you can get back on...
I graduated from Aurora University in Illinois in 2008 with an MSW (Masters in Social Work). I have experience with child-centered play therapy through my work in early intervention and treatment for autism spectrum disorder and children with disabilities. I incorporate the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) framework as well as integrative health practices such as mindfulness techniques and yo...
The Mental Health Center of Florida (MHC Florida) was founded in an effort to integrate the mental health needs of today’s individuals with state of the art care at affordable prices. At MHC Florida, our staff of nearly twenty fully credentialed therapists, offer comprehensive psychological care for a broad spectrum of mental health issues and disorders. Our office staff and clinical team are...
Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian raising a child who is experiencing difficulties in life? Do you feel at a loss to help your child right now? Do you want to find a way to help your child with the pain and suffering he or she is going through? Has your child experienced a loss recently? A big transition in life (going to a new school, moving, a divorce in the family, addition of a...
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate....
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I want to provide you with a space you feel safe in to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words...
Are you feeling anxious? Or hopeless? Do you wish your kids would listen? Do you wish you felt more fulfilled? Do you desire more positive relationships with family, friends or your significant other. I have 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have weekday hours available in Westport. Working with a client centered approach, I have helped many peop...
My passion for helping others has always been my primary motivation – both personally and professionally. I work with my clients to discover their own strengths, identify areas in need of improvement, and ultimately help them feel whole, safe, and valued. I believe that fostering self-acceptance, mindfulness, and an awareness of our own thought patterns are the main components to living a...
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as...
Life can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. Things can become especially challenging when a person feels stressed by circumstances beyond their control. Individuals who come to therapy are often very capable human beings who have experienced something in their life that has left them needing some extra support. Many times people begin therapy feeling down and lost. Through a person's wor...
Audrey uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients and families to achieve their desired goals. Audrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice and is a Social Work Clinical Supervisor. As a Special Education Counselor with the Greenville County School District, Audrey worked with children with autism spectrum...
The journey of recovery from trauma can be an isolating and terrifying thing to endure. Our bodies carry the emotional wounds of the past into our present form, and glimpses of that pain can appear unexpectedly. But we do not have to be prisoners to our histories. If we learn to release this pent up energy; to sooth our inner children that have experienced so much suffering, and coach them thro...
I am a licensed professional counselor, specializing in therapies (Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Yoga) which have been demonstrated by neuroscience to be effective tools in addressing symptoms and causes of ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, TBI, tinnitus, chronic pain and some mood disorders. I believe that our bodies and minds are inextricably connected and have an enormous capacity not on...
I'm experienced in providing individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric populations. Areas I’m specialized in helping clients cope with are grief, loss, terminal prognosis, medical conditions, dementia (including helping caregivers), betrayal trauma, problematic sexual behaviors, PTSD, anxiety, depression and more. Being mindful of individual differences, I...
