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. Zand is a licensed clinical psychologist in Missouri with over 20+ years of experience working with parents and their children. She routinely sees children and families to address: adoption issues, attachment, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, parent-child relationship struggles, and child self-regulation difficulties. Dr. Zand has extensive training and experience conducting autis...
My focus is in supporting the children, families, and adults of Baltimore County. With the client as the expert on their experience, I work with individuals on goals unique to them, which will hopefully assist the client to find balance and contentment. As a family therapist, we will work within your family system to increase positive relationships, and make sure everyone is feeling heard. I al...
I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY NEW CLIENTS- I WILL BE GLAD TO ADD YOU TO MY WAITLIST. I am trained in working with at risk children and adolescents as well as families with conflict. I have specific experience working with children in the juvenile justice system and foster care system who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. I am knowledgeable regarding behavior challenges ...
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify...
I am currently full at this time. If you have an urgent need, please contact me for a referral. Please contact me to be put on a wait list. My times usually free up every few weeks. You may choose in person or video sessions. I am an existential therapist dedicated to helping adults and children cope better with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life events, loss, trauma, and more. My goal i...
Jennifer Plesz is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping her clients overcome their individual obstacles and find new ways to reach their goals. Having overcome her own life-altering obstacles, coupled with her training and experience as a Counselor, have given her the tools to help others do the same. Jennifer has a Masters in...
Embridge Counseling Services’ goal is to guide individuals/families/couples by empowering them to identify/resolve their own personal difficulties which will encourage growth. ECS’ ideal client is someone, a couple and/or a family who is motivated to face his, her or their challenges head on in a safe environment and is/are empowered to identify effective ways to resolve those issues on their o...
Feel like you want to run away from yourself? Getting in your own way and just can't seem to make the changes you are looking to make? Feeling isolated, angry and hopeless? If you feel like you just keep ending up in the same place tackling the same old issues no matter what you try it is time to try something new. Working together using traditional talk therapy techniques as well as more...
You are here looking at my site, and you are "IDEAL", you are here for a reason. In this moment, you are being impacted by some challenge, and seeking help. At Tranquility Counseling, we are here to do just that, help you over-come the pain, work through the anxiety, depression, the chaos, the darkness, rebuild the relationship, help you identify the answers. We are here to help you find, what ...
Hello! I'm Racheal Turner. I'm a Licensed Associate Counselor at Turning Point Counseling, working under the supervision of Janet Kartler, LPC. As a therapist, my passion is to support people who want to find more acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in all of who they are. I have a passion for working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depressi...
Seeking out counseling can be a difficult first step, whether it is for you, your child, or for your family. I ultimately want to be able to provide an environment for you to safely and effectively work towards your goals. I do not see therapy as a one size fits all approach; Rather I want to further help you understand how your unique background and history contributes to who you are as an...
I work with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing difficulties in their daily life. Many struggle with anxiety, dis-regulation, depression, social skills, executive functioning, and mood disorders to name a few. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to explore together their difficulties including possible origins, functions of behaviors, strategies, and...
At times an individual may want extra support to talk about and or explore areas in their life that are causing stress, which can lead to anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and anger. If anyone of those emotional or behavioral issues become significant it can affect relationships, education, finances or day to day functioning. In session, the individual will...
Ryan is a Licensed Social Worker specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness techniques. Her goal is to help clients identify and capitalize upon their ability to cope with emotional distress and live fulfilling lives. Ryan’s approach is change-oriented, with a focus upon developing new ways of thinking, behaving, and responding to life’s...
