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
Catherine Salum is a bilingual Licensed School Psychologist working in South Florida who specializes in Psycho-Educational Evaluations. Her professional focus is on conducting comprehensive evaluations that provide an action plan for your child, adolescent, or young adult to achieve their full academic and emotional potential. Catherine believes that every child has strengths and potential that...
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childh...
Therapy is a journey. Sometimes we get lost along the way, but through honesty, affirmation, and connection, strength can be garnered from diversity and difference. I specialize in working with underserved communities like Latinos, LGBT identities, and those in non-traditional relationships. Healing and growth require vulnerability but commitment to the journey will reward you with insight,...
At Adagio House, we are here to help caregivers thrive in the middle of it all. We know caregiving can feel like the best and the worst, all at once. We know that it can be joyful and exhausting, never-ending and over-too-soon. Empowering caregivers is our goal. In addition to individual therapy, we offer family therapy, play therapy for children with special needs, support groups for parents,...
We want to be seen. We want to be heard. And most importantly we want to be loved and accepted. This is universal. However sometimes we lose our way; experience failure, depression, rejection, trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties...myriad things can keep us from our own personal success and my goal is to help my clients identity these barriers, embrace them, and work...
At this point in my professional career, I do not have an ideal client. I hope my future does not hold a picture of an ideal client. I only hope you are willing to develop a mutual relationship based on understanding and compassion. I am here as an evolving professional and moreover, an evolving and ever-changing human being. I am here in this role to learn from you as much as you are here to...
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and families uncover and utilize their personal strengths to overcome their challenges and achieve mental wellness. Through a variety of client-centered approaches I provide a safe space for clients to feel heard, understood, and respected. Using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies, clients will foster a better understanding of their own...
As a clinical psychotherapist, I have significant experience helping clients to address social, emotional, and developmental differences along with providing tools to learn to cope with depression and anxiety. My practice also entails helping those that are having difficulty making life transitions as well as with learning to better utilize their resources to overcome the challenges that are...
I work with behavioral issues in children, depressed or anxious teens, frustrated and concerned parents, as well as individuals who just want a better life. Through individual, family or child therapy sessions, I help people gain skills to better manage emotions, cope with challenging feelings, and build better relationships. There’s a reason that many of my clients come to me as word of mouth...
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time, or have been in therapy before, you may be wondering if I am someone who can help you. I believe that we heal through transforming and strengthening our relationships - with others and with ourselves. I am passionate about supporting people in getting as close to the truth of their situation as possible, because I believe the truth is where y...
The decision to start psychotherapy for yourself or a loved one can be difficult, if not overwhelming. Also, with the negative stigma attached to mental health, how do you determine who is best equipped to help you or your child? Working with a licensed psychologist ensures the highest level of care. I will work with you to develop realistic and attainable treatment goals to help you and your...
I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Chicago and have more than 25 years experience in the social service/mental health field. I am a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger issues, ptsd, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, grief and loss. I typically engage in the...
I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist (PSY650) in Jackson, Wyoming. I offer psychological assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My approach is supportive and client-centered. I utilize collaborative conversations rooted in sociocultural context to elicit insight into the interconnection of thoughts,...
My dedication to the field of mental health stems from my personal experience with it. I grew up with close loved ones living with mental illness and I have personally overcome some mental health challenges over the course of my lifetime, too. I know firsthand that having mental health concerns can be difficult. There is still so much stigma around having mental health issues, the process for...
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children at any time in their cycle of life. We are a great fit for people who are seeking respectful, professional, warm, and empathic care. We have training and interest working with any number of life experiences including challenges in relationship, familial issues, and attend to the unique experiences of children and adolescents. We work wit...
