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
*ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS* Finding a good fit is essential when working with any therapist. I offer a free telephone consultation that allows us to discuss your goals and to decide whether I am the right person to help you accomplish them. I am a warm and compassionate Licensed Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, infants,...
Welcome! Making the decision to begin therapy is a powerful step toward healing and growth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults collaboratively to address topics that include grief, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and low mood. I utilize cognitive-behavioral practices, mindfulness training, family systems work, as well as narrative and play therapies to assist clients in reaching...
I work with individuals using a “Person Centered” approach to treatment that seeks to identify strengths and meet each individual where they are. I believe we are able to work through and understand our own needs in our own way, so that we can better understand our story within the context of our lives to enact positive change. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I have experience...
Offering Telehealth sessions to continue supporting those seeking help! Do you often feel overwhelmed or stressed? Do you struggle with changes in your life? Do relationships cause anxiety? I provide a No BS experience for those seeking individual therapy. In my practice, I use values-based exploration to support individuals struggling with: anxiety, depression, life transitions trauma, emotion...
You want to feel calmer, happier and in control of your life? Wellness and emotional fitness are within your reach. Just reading this profile is the first step. My practice is dedicated to healing through a psychodynamic, solution focused relational approach utilizing self compassion, mindfulness and evidenced based techniques. Learning how to navigate day to day, moment to moment is possible. ...
Feeling at the end of your rope because of your child’s disruptive or anxious behavior? Plagued by all the “what ifs” if it’s not under control soon? Mine is a collaborative treatment approach where I work to equip caregivers of young children with the therapeutic tools, understanding, and skills to address challenging behavior more competently. I involve caregivers because they see more progre...
I am a compassionate, warm, empathetic person who is passionate about helping people find solutions to life's obstacles. I accomplish this by helping clients identify healthy ways of coping so they may thrive during hardship Life can be full of stressors that can have an impact on your ability to function and getting the help you need with someone you feel comfortable with is vital to your grow...
Are you a parent struggling with understanding and connecting to your children? Finding it difficult to spend time with each other, or hold a conversation without frustration? Feeling as though you are unable to reach your child/adolescent to help them through the current difficulties they are having? That is where I come in! I specialize in working with children/adolescents and their parents b...
Cassandra received her Bachelor's of Social Work from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. She then received her Master's of Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work in Boston, Massachusetts. Cassandra has 6+ years experience in assisting youth and families with trauma/PTSD, attachment concerns, emotional and relationship discord, anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, and...
Clients of all ages beginning at age 4 thru adult enjoy the personal experience of working in a customized cognitive exercise program with a personal brain trainer to experience gains in cognitive function whether it has been lost due to dementia, TBI, learning disabilities, disease, cancer treatments or simply aging. Some clients attend our center weekly just for a tune up to stay sharp and...
( English | العربية ) أذا كنت تعاني من الأكتئاب والقلق النفسي والحزن والحنين ألى الوطن والتكيف مع الثقافه الغربيه الجديده او الصدمه،يمكنك اللجوء ألينا ونحنو نقوم بمساعدتك في حل جميع الصعوبات الشخصيه التي تعاني منها ،مثل تحولات الحياة ،والقضايا المهنيه ،واداره الاجهاد، والصراعات الاخرى التي تؤثر على قدراتك في الاستمتاع بالحياة. التكيف الثقافي هو تحدي فريد يواجه العديد من المهاجرين، يمكنني مساعدت...
Choosing a therapist can be overwhelming. Rachelle and Justin understand these obstacles and also believe that the therapeutic relationship with the client is one of the most essential pieces for rapid and effective change. Rachelle and Justin both specialize in trauma informed practices, with intensive training in Brainspotting. Having a therapeutic foundation in the neurobiology of mental...
I specialize in counseling young children, ages 2-12, who may be struggling with behavioral problems or mental health issues that are interfering with school success, positive peer and familial relationships, and positive self-esteem. I utilize an evidence-based intervention, Child-Centered Play Therapy, to help children access their own inner resources and strengths to gain increased...
Many individuals feel alone when difficult times arise. You’re not, it is my desire to help you with a different perspective while you are developing a plan to solve the issue. I want to help individuals accept the idea that they can work to make their life better rather than accepting things as they are. My skills include psychotherapy and implementation of psychological assessments for...
