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
Do you currently experience difficulties in you relationship? Is your child defiant? Are you often tearful or anxious? I will gladly schedule a session and help you with your difficulties, your paIn. We specialize in the treatment of adults, and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. We have been trained in couples counseling , and individuals with anxiety, fear and depression. Als...
“I hate school. I have no friends. My parents don’t get me. I’m always in trouble. I can’t do anything right. Life just sucks.” Every morning you put on a mask just to get through your day. No one understands what you are going through, and you feel alone in the world. Maybe you can’t remember the last time you truly felt happy or yourself. Or, something bad happened, and your memories continue...
We all have a life to live, and sometimes we need a little help to manage how life challenges us. I specialize in changing negative thought patterns that if left unchecked, cause distress and emotional pain. My experience in working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with behavioral disturbances, impulsivity, emotional pain, addiction disorders, and thought disorders over the years...
I believe that counseling cannot be successful without honesty, openness to change, dedication, hard work, and strength. People come to counseling for many reasons, but most people want a “change” in their life. Please keep in mind this “change” may, at times, be challenging, difficult, and possibly painful. However, the goal should always be to bring about some positive change within you. Ther...
Are you a parent who is struggling to get your child to listen? Or are you seeking new ways to communicate and connect with your child? Is your child or teen challenged by fears, worries, anger, or sadness? Parenting is hard work, and parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain. I offer collaborative and compassionate parent consultation to enhance relationships, alleviate conflict, and increa...
My passion resides in working with children, couples and families who are experiencing struggles within their relationships and daily life. Whether your marriage is reaching it's breaking point, your family is in distress while attempting to work through life's tough problems, or your child is struggling with behaviors in school; we can work towards bringing back the peace in your life. I...
I strongly believe in the power of personal connection and allowing ones true self to lead the way in creating a healthy and stable foundation for change in all areas of life. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years and bring a wide diversity of experience to my practice including school based therapy, residential treatment, outpatient services, and the juvenile legal system. I...
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges; have you lost your way and have no idea how to steer back; do you feel like you've let yourself or others down; are you suffocating from anxiety; has grief left your heart shattered; do you want a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones; do you feel like no one understands and you're all alone; are you having difficulty...
Every person has the ability to tap into their potential and recognize that they are a unique gift to the world. Many of my clients have not been aware that they can learn self-control, problem solving, courage, spiritual serenity, and find joy in life. They may be held back by internalized negative beliefs about themselves and others. We all need to be heard, validated, challenged, and support...
For 14 years, working in the mental health field has been my passion that I first began pursuing at age 10. Combining an authentic non-judgmental approach with my skills as a Therapist, Qigong Instruction, Breath Work, & Food Healing, I have witnessed healing take place for many of my clients who were about to give up. If routine mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, or pain...
Shaping Minds is a private practice counseling center that is geared towards meeting the needs of the community. We pride ourselves on being inclusive of all types of people needing support. We want to be the safe haven for those that are reluctant to seek therapy and those that already trust the process. Let us change your view to see all the possibilities that are available when you begin a...
As both a human and psychoanalytic psychotherapist I've learned that there are a myriad of causes that contribute to the stress, anger, anxiety, rage, hatred, and depression we may experience in life. Whether they be associated with the failures of caregivers, unmet needs, not feeling loved or wanted, relationship issues, or feeling as if one has no purpose in life, psychoanalysis has a way of...
Most people, at some point in their lives, find themselves in need of a little extra support; someone to listen without judgement, a space to process, and a nonjudgmental relationship that can help them find their own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help create a warm, welcoming environment that is conducive to the needs of my individual clients. My professional desire is to work with...
I offer Telemental Health Counseling Services. If you have the internet and a computer or smart phone, we can have video sessions. Perhaps you are feeling that you need to start seeing a counselor, but have had barriers such as: you live in a rural area, have transportation issues, childcare problems, a chronic illness, time constraints, etc. I offer traditional counseling services, but from th...
I have experience working in the inpatient setting with adolescents, adults, and their families. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds with a variety of mental health needs including trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, challenging life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger management issues, Autism, depression, and other emotional/ behavioral issues/needs. I...
