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.
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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
Not content with life? Hurting from broken relationships? Stressed and overwhelmed? Career in shambles? Feeling like no one can relate? Saying to yourself I don't know what else to do. Feel like giving up? Wondering if you are STRONG ENOUGH to overcome? If you've answered yes to any of the above you're on the right profile! It is my personal mission to help clients increase their capacity to co...
My practice is dedicated to working with children, adolescents and adults who are Deaf, Hard-of Hearing, Late deafened and/or users of Cochlear Implants. I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). I have a general Psychology Private Practice addressing such issues as anxiety, depression, relationships, careers and overall well being. My specialty is Deafness Rehabilitation. As a hard of heari...
Mr. Robenson Dorvil is a doctoral student who practices individual and family therapy under his supervisors for almost 2 years, specializing working with children and adolescents. He currently attend the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and works with Outreach Concern to provide school-based, counseling, and support services for many children in elementary, middle, and high school in t...
( English | español ) Telehealth, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of...
You have something to give. You worked hard to get to this point in your career -- educated, skilled, and motivated, you have hopes of climbing the professional ladder. You want nothing more than to make a meaningful impact. Only one problem: social anxiety. SA stops career growth in its tracks. If you're socially anxious, you fear rejection and humiliation. This can look like making excuses to...
Life is full of opposition, loss, and uncertainty. However, we are ALL complicated, unique AND RESILIENT beings! Many times feelings of helplessness can prevent us from reaching our full potential. Therapy is a collaborative relationship where two or more individuals work together to bring light to life's questions and unlock strengths we already hold inside... a judgement-free-environment to o...
I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by...
I love helping people heal and to be a part of that process with them. We are either healing or healed, lets get through this together. I offer a range of modalities such as EMDR and art therapy, which get the whole brain on board and are both evidence based practices. Connecting with your therapist is one thing and effective interventions is another. I like working with individuals, couples, a...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as parents, to overcome behavioral problems, emotional concerns, relationship conflict, and trauma. I am able to easily connect with children and teenagers from the moment I say “hello” in the waiting area, and am intentional about helping both children and their parents be at ease throughout the...
Is your child struggling, anxious or depressed? Today's adolescents, as well as middle and elementary school age children are under a great deal of stress, whether it is social, academic, familial, or a combination of all these factors. In this complex world, children often have difficulty navigating their environment. This may cause children to act out in inappropriate ways. For the past 30...
It is my passion to help people grow to identify what obstacles and challenges are holding them back. I personally enjoy working therapeutically with all groups of people: from children and adolescents learning to navigate life and creating identities, to adults going through career and relationship transitions. My specialty areas include individual counseling; children, couples, and family...
What makes working with me unique is the feeling of connection through empathy which in turn, helps you to feel the strength necessary to take on life's challenges. My ability to truly empathize with most (a building block of any good therapeutic work) comes from my own life experiences. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, and Grief are issues I am skilled at treating and helping clients wi...
Sometimes life throws us lemons, and prioritizing our self-care and mental health helps us cope! I enjoy supporting others through individual and group therapy, parent coaching, and comprehensive evaluations. For individual therapy I work with both male and female clients, ages 7 through college, and parents. My therapeutic approach incorporates Positive Psychology (e.g., compassion, gratitude,...
( English | Français | español ) Have you ever felt hopeless, anxious, or worried? Have you tried to get help and found it did not work? Then I am the therapist for you! I have years of experience. I especially enjoy helping families resolve conflict by figuring out what leads to it and working together. I am capable to do so, sometimes in as few as a couple sessions. I love working with young...
I specialize in working with children. I use developmentally appropriate methods to support children in healing from a variety of issues such as trauma, foster care/adoption, anxiety, depression, autism and behavioral issues. I help parents to support their children by teaching researched-based parenting strategies that allow parents to regain a sense of control while promoting the healthy...
