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
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience at integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. . We provide treatment...
Our main concern is your well-being. Life is a complicated journey with lots of twists, turns, and forks in the road but we'll help you make sense of it all. We specialize in working with patients struggling with drug and alcohol addiction along with early intervention. Conversations with and details about our patients are always kept confidential. When you speak with one of us you can be rest...
As a Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I provide a psychodynamic approach to help young individuals function more effectively in social, emotional, and academic domains, while empowering them to build confidence. I bring compassionate curiosity while encouraging individuals to open a window onto their life narrative. For some patients, I also utilize...
Perhaps you are concerned that school seems harder than it should for you or your child. I can help you uncover the mystery of why a person seems so competent yet struggles with basic academic tasks and coping with life challenges. My comprehensive evaluations provide insight into both information processing and social and emotional concerns, including social developmental issues such as autism...
Are you struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma or depression? Are you looking for help with coping with symptoms that prevent you from achieving your goals and living your life to the fullest? I combine my expertise in treating grief and loss, anxiety and depression and my extensive work in neuropsychology to help clients find solutions to their problems, recover from profound loss, an...
I am a psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide exceptional therapeutic and educational services to children and adults of the Greater DC community. I provide psychotherapy, parent guidance and consultation, and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. If you or someone in your family i...
Megan is a Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Waynesburg University in 2016. She has worked with a variety of populations, especially children, adolescents, and adults. She has spent time working in community agencies, inpatient, and outpatient settings over the past several years. Megan has specialized over time in helping individua...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience with all age groups and various diverse populations. I provide mental health and behavioral health services to children and their families. I provide couples counseling and marital counseling as well as co-parenting counseling that are mandated or not by the court. I am trauma certified and have extensive experience in this ar...
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: SATURDAYS AND 2-6PM ON WEEKDAYS. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD as well as learning, school, relationship, and chronic health issues. Through my extensive experience in school, college, and neuropsychology settings, I am able to support youth and families seeking psychotherapy and consultation...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have fourteen years of experience working with families, children, teens and adults. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, school aged issues, anxiety, life adjustment issues, parenting, self - esteem issues, anger management,...
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychotherapist is to help...
Do you feel stuck? Are you seeking change to experience more enjoyment from life? Do you perhaps have a child or teen who is struggling? Throughout all phases of life, various stressors can make it difficult to navigate. Often, we feel ill-equipped to confront such obstacles alone. My hope is that, through the therapeutic alliance, we can lessen the weight of such challenges and develop coping...
( English | español ) Do you feel alone, not good enough, struggle with hurtful memories, or feel stuck? I work with children, families, couples, and adults who struggle with issues related to feelings of worthlessness, depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. I specialize in working with those who have experienced traumatic events and am particularly passionate about working with survivors of...
My goal is to help children, adolescents, and adults learn coping skills and build resilience to life's challenges. I am a part-time school social worker and have a background in working with children and teens ages 4-18. The therapeutic process consists of working together as a team. I want to help children and adolescents build resilience, learn how to use and implement coping skills and buil...
Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a counselor, my approach to counseling is generally client centered and interpersonal. I view our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one, where I will actively listen and work with you as an equal partner in finding solutions. Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your story....
