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
Although change is inevitable, it’s not often an easy task. Through my coursework and personal life experiences, I have learned that people do have the power to change. It’s this knowledge that inspired me to be a therapist. I help clients realize the possibility of changing their story by enhancing their lives and relationships in healthy ways. As a post-modern therapist, my approach and...
Do you: Feel stuck and unable to move forward? Want to perform better under pressure? Feel overwhelmed and anxious? I help people manage the tension between what one has already achieved and what one still ought to accomplish. Together we explore questions about why powerful feelings and thoughts emerge, and how these emotions can be expressed and attended to in the most beneficial way. I help...
Do you find yourself wondering how to explore the possibility of balancing life’s challenges in this fast-paced world? Is your teenager’s behavior spiraling out of control? Then you may want to schedule time for yourself or schedule sessions to help challenge your teenager’s maladaptive behaviors. My experiences with different types of populations has helped me provide those that see me for...
I am happy to announce that I am accepting new patients for my psychological assessment and psychotherapy practice in Shrewsbury. I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Psychologist, with more than 25 years of professional experience, specializing in the treatment of children and adults. Over the years I have provided therapy and psychodiagnostic testing to diverse populations in a large inner-city medica...
Each adolescent/young adult face challenges as they learn to navigate life and find their place in the world. At times, these obstacles may feel like Mt. Everest and impossible to overcome. Issues may arise such as trouble with concentrating, lack of motivation, perfectionism, social issues, academic struggles, anxiety, depression, and sometimes addiction. All of which may be overwhelming to a...
I find great joy in working with clients of all ages and stages. I am glad to come along side a client who desires to move forward in peace. I have experience working through anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, impulsivity, emotional reactivity and mood regulation. *At this time I am no longer accepting new child/adolescent clients. I am excited to offer biofeedback and more specifically...
Why therapy? Reasons for seeking therapy range from difficulty with parenting, to oppositional behaviors, to anxiety. No matter what your reason for seeking therapy, Dr. Adelman will work with you to establish therapy goals. There is no “one size fits all” model for therapy. Dr. Adelman uses a variety of evidence-based techniques and tailors them to suit your child, family, and life situation....
I am a Master's level marriage and family therapist working toward licensure. I have 15 years experience in mental health and have worked with a variety of individuals. I aspire to create a safe environment for my clients and families and allow you to go on a journey of discovery. Together we will explore your life's most challenging matters and heal the wounds that impact your life. I am also ...
Life's challenges can seem so overwhelming at times that we lose sight of our inner strength. Together, we will nurture and rebuild that strength so that life can feel good again! Imagine the life of a seed - buried beneath the dark, lonely, constricting soil. If the seed considered its future, it would feel bleak and hopeless. Yet within that seed lies the unseen power to break through the soi...
It is often difficult to find ways to resolve our problems without feeling defeated, depleted, frustrated, sad, alone and angry. My goal in developing the therapeutic relationship, is to create a space where you can feel safe expressing whatever thoughts and feelings you may have regarding your current concerns and worries. Life is full of challenges, emotional, physical, familial, financial, e...
**Accepting new clients** You or your child/teen have the power to make positive changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. You may be thinking about improving relationships, coping more effectively with daily stress, or becoming more successful academically or in a career. Unfortunately, sometimes stress, anxiety, & depression make it difficult to make the changes you truly want...
I provide therapy for all ages, children through older adults as well as people with mild to severe diagnoses, complex cases, and trauma. My practice uses a mind-body approach to therapy since our bodies and minds are interconnected. Everyone’s struggle is unique and every person may need to start their path to healing in a different place. Some may need to start with focus on body then move to...
My name is Holly Aschoff and I’m part of a dynamic private practice located in Newton, NJ. My speciality is working from a client-centered strengths-based perspective, using the power of positivity through CBT, DBT, as well as, TF-CBT for those who have suffered or witnessed trauma. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. I am trained in a multit...
When you or your kids/teens are struggling, you need tailored, individualized tools and strategies to tackle any issue, empowering you to achieve. I help kids, teens, and you attain success within yourself, your family, school, work, peers, and with all your relationships. My clients always feel supported and learn several techniques to manage stress, conquer communication difficulties, and...
I help children, teenagers, and adults who are feeling anxious, lost, disconnected, overwhelmed, unstable, or alone. These feelings may be related to a specific season of life or could be ways that you’ve felt for a long time. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, identity exploration, survivors of intimate partner abuse, life transitions, and relationship issues....
