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
Dr. Joe exclusively provides psychological testing, at which he has 20+ years of experience. Testing is a great way to answer questions about what’s going on with a person in order to guide treatment and document one’s eligibility for services and funding, as well as to demystify mental processes that seem abstract and hard to understand. Testing can clarify diagnoses, give a picture of one’s...
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My therapeutic approach centers on creating more opportunities for space and reflection. This is an active and transformative process where we learn how to interrupt old patterns of reacting and create room for intentionality in our responses. Many of us operate within the conditions of our early relationships and form ways of relating that we are longing to transmute. I support you as you lear...
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Limited Licensed Psychologist. My practice is Family Counseling Services. I have worked in the field for over 15 years and have a variety of experience across multiple clinical environments. I have special interests in adoption/child welfare, trauma, developmental differences, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief and loss, career coaching,...
Individuals of any age struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and difficult life transitions may improve with treatment that accesses the creative side of the brain through a safe and therapeutic method of emotional expression. No artistic skill required! Children and youth who have trouble talking about their thoughts and feelings due to developmental, emotional, or English...
**Offering online sessions** My personal belief is that every person is valuable and has the potential to overcome negative events of the past, find acceptance in their unique identity, and engage in healthy, meaningful, and joy-filled relationships. I come from a passionate Colorado family that has taught me about the importance of caring, accepting, and loving others. These values have made m...
During this challenging time it is normal to be experiencing some anxiety, nervousness or restlessness. Being home and having major changes in routines can be disorienting for many and trigger impairing mental health conditions. I am offering Telehealth sessions to support people in maintaining mental, emotional and physical health- while dealing with the consequences of COVID 19. I provide...
You deserve a counselor who meets you where you're at; who you can trust to help find the right way forward for you. You may have been looking for help for a while and have given up hope that things can be better. At A Way Forward Counseling, I strive to create the safe and equitable space that is necessary for growth. I use a collaborative, harm-reducing approach to assist in meaningful change...
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia working with adolescents and adults. My training in art therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy allows me to use an integrative approach tailored to the needs of the individual client. I use art therapy assessments to support in evaluation, treatment planning and treatment. I hav...
Is your child slipping deeper into avoiding school, friends, or family as they become stuck in the cycle of anxiety and depression? Are you becoming frustrated and helpless as you try your best to reach them? I hear you! Using evidence-based interventions, I effectively and creatively use your family's strengths and resiliency to help your child get back on their feet. A specialist in parent-ch...
NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH THERAPY ONLINE.As a therapist, I want to help you figure out what is "your thing underneath your thing."What is plaguing you and causing sleepless nights? What is causing anxiety or depression? I will be there for your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles,heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.As a therapist, I am...
Have you suffered from addiction to alcohol or drugs? I am committed to working with individuals affected by the overwhelming consequences of addiction. I can assist you in recovering from the hopelessness that you may be feeling. I can work with you in developing concrete coping skills in order to become more productive and reduce relapses. You will regain self esteem and reclaim yourself. I a...
I believe in treating the whole person while taking a humanistic approach. This means I emphasize empathy and focus on strengths of human behavior. I strive to focus on ways to help clients gain insight on how to improve self-esteem and self actualization. My goal is to help clients, from all walks of life, build their own tool box to help them navigate through life. I’m here to help! Please fe...
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults with life changes, school or work problems, behavioral challenges, anxiety issues, depression and other mental health issues. I am willing to work with clients and families to accept and love themselves, develop better coping abilities and a better outlook on life. I have 6 years experience working in schools with children with a w...
I am experienced in treating a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related disorders. I work with individuals ages 11 and up, and provide a focus on helping people survive and thrive in the systems they live in, with particular focus on the ever present role that unresolved grief plays in many of our situations in which we feel “stuck”- unable to move forward with...
