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
Are you tired of tossing and turning at night only to wake up feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the day ahead? Do you feel like things are falling apart and you don’t know how to put "life" back together again? I invite you to join me on a journey to take control and rediscover your balance and peace. I am a clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the field. I focus on...
Getting help is never an easy process. Finding the right people to help you during your healing journey can be even more tricky. All healing starts with the steps that you take to seek support. Support is established with a trusting relationship. Healing is a process that requires a deep understanding of how our environment shapes our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My mission is to help you...
Are you struggling, feeling stuck, overwhelmed and burned out? This can cause emotional stress and breakdown on a regular basis. You are making a brave step in asking for help and I strive to meet the individual where he or she may be without judgement. As a therapist, it is my goal to help you identify your strengths and potentials to improve your day to day functioning as we work towards...
Fundamentally I believe in meeting a client where he, she, or they are at in the moment. Knowing where a client is followed by learning where they want go in personal development. Working with clients to help them along their journey to that goal. Sometimes goals change, or circumstances emerge that alter a path. Transitioning to new goals or paths, or after bump in the road or derailment getti...
Having the ability to help others is of great importance to me. It is my objective to create a safe, warm, and inviting atmosphere for clients. While trained in a variety of theories, I seek to adapt my skills to meet the needs of my clients. Although my counseling background and specialties are with children and families, I value working with anyone because I believe we are brought to each oth...
***OPENINGS*** for Online Videochat/Telemental Health Clients*** Welcome! I am glad that you are here and have taken this step to seek support. My goal is to create a space where compassion, empathy and healing lends to foster change and growth. I am grateful to do what my passion is and I believe it is felt by my clients and those I get to work with. With over 15 years of experience in private...
Welcome! Initiating therapy can be a daunting process so I appreciate that you have found your way to this page and clicked through. My aim is to create a safe, calm, trusting atmosphere to work together to begin the healing process. I will work with in a collaborative, solution-oriented, empowering wa. I truly believe that bringing about the change you want in your life is possible and my goal...
I offer only virtual and confidential counseling services for individuals and couples. I will assist you with strategies that help you to; improve communication skills, strengthen interpersonal relationships, lift depression, relieve anxiety, reduce an overload of accumulating stress, and eliminate self-sabotaging habits. I pull from over 25 years of lived and practical experience as a Mental...
"You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." L. Frank Baum. Hello, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. Throughout sessions, I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner, taking a collaborative approach to assist with empowerment in order to achieve personal and treatment p...
I am a board-certified neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. If you are struggling academically, experiencing attention or organizational difficulties, memory problems, or other cognitive difficulties, a neuropsychological evaluation can help identify the areas of strengths and weaknesses, provide an accurate clinical diagnosis, and of...
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I am not currently accepting new clients . I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I work from a psychotherapeutic perspective grounded in humanistic and modern psychoanalytic practice. I work with individuals to explore their current suffering, symptoms, problems, and relationships and how these themes are related to earlier patterns of experience. My focus is on...
As a society, we prioritize physical health for our children, but what about mental health? I believe that especially with the challenges youth face today, they need an outlet to talk about their feelings and learn healthy coping skills. I specialize in treating child and adolescent concerns such as anxiety, depression, peer pressure, communication and social skill difficulties, and self-esteem...
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