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
Sometimes words cannot express the thoughts, feelings one may be experiencing. Or maybe a person is not aware, in their conscious mind, what may be troubling them. The creative process of active art making in Art Therapy, breaks through barriers allowing one to process issues from the inside out, incorporating mind, body, spirit. As a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over 17 years experien...
Life can be difficult to navigate at times but you do not have to face it alone. In our work together I wont try to fix you; tell you what to do; pretend I know more about you than you do or assume what’s best for you. However, I will remind you that you aren't broken; give you room to access your own wisdom; support you in figuring out what to do; recognize that you are the expert on your own...
Hudson Valley Counseling offers individual, group and family therapy. Our therapeutic approach recognizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as an essential element in the therapy process.We look to collaborate with clients to identify core challenges in their life and assist them in developing treatment goals and objectives which ultimately empower them to take charge of the design an...
In working with children, teenagers, and adults, I have found that peoples' unique qualities play a critical role in helping them acknowledge, implement, & sustain their own coping abilities. As a therapist, my mission is to help facilitate growth & navigation of challenges in a manner that allows clients to feel authentic, capable & safe. I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, & adul...
Having a child with behavioral issues can put stress on and create an imbalance in an entire family unit. My goal at Keller Child and Family Therapy is to make life better for the family by focusing on the well-being of each family member. My treatment modality is designed for children who are developmentally 1 to 5 years. Common behaviors include aggression, tantrum behaviors, impulsive...
: IS YOUR CHILD EMOTIONAL, MISBEHAVING, OR JUST GETTING STUCK? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you don't understand why your child keeps having these struggles? Is your child having melt-downs, or just feels sad and keeps isolating? Or maybe your teen doesn't feel happy, connected and confident? Maybe you feel like school is failing your child? Do you feel guilty because you can’t get...
Dr. Tutty is a licensed forensic psychologist who has particular expertise in evaluating both youth and adults over the past 20 years who find themselves at crossroads with the court system, such as family (e.g., custody, relocation), tort (e.g., personal injury), and criminal (e.g., domestic violence, drug/mental incapacitation) matters. Dr. Tutty regularly evaluates and testifies on these...
Cesario Larios, MA, LMHCA is a Clinical Psychology PsyD doctoral student at Antioch University Seattle. He is in his fifth year of training, which has encompassed both clinical applications in therapy as well as psychological assessment. During his doctoral training with NW Family Psychology, Cesario works with clients seeking either therapy or psychological assessment. Cesario has worked with...
I am here to serve people of diverse backgrounds who are ready to be "unstuck" from their current "unsatisfactory" existence. One of my goals is to be that bridge to connect with all men (particularly men of color), women, children, and families. My business mission statement is "To propel and ignite the inner strength within a human body for optimal wellness". Nothing less. I view my therapeut...
Lucy Banic, LMHCA, was initially trained and educated in British Columbia, Canada, and has been a mental health counselor in Washington state since 2017. She earned her BA in Psychology from Simon Fraser University in 2010, and then her MA in Clinical Counseling at City University, Seattle, Washington, in 2014. Lucy has received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through...
My professional life has been devoted to serving people with special needs and their families by working with them, their schools, agencies, and other providers to help develop plans that will help each person reach their goals. I offer help with psychoeducational assessments, consultation, advocacy, and psychological counseling. I also work with you and your providers, and conduct staff...
This-is-important! It won’t go away when you turn your back. It won’t sort itself out while you distract yourself with other things. You may well need a hand in resolving things but only YOU can take the first step and ask for that help, which we are all PERFECTLY allowed to need sometimes. Resilience isn’t about never being angry, sad, fearful or guilty. It is about knowing how to respond...
When I speak to people facing transitions, they are often devastated, confused and stuck. A safe space to feel heard, encouraged, and validated is enough to begin a new journey. My name is Katrina Brown, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience. My specialties include working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with divorce/separation, blend...
I am a Licensed Psychologist with expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine. I work with pediatric patients and young adults with TBI/concussions, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, arteriovenous malformation bleeds/strokes, demyelinating diseases, cancer, transplant recipients, general medical conditions and genetic disorders affecting the nervous system. I also...
(Telemedicine appts via video offered during the coronavirus outbreak for your safety). What worries you about your child? Is your child easily angered, irritable, argumentative, has peer related conflicts and lacks interest in activities that were previously enjoyed? Do they lack motivation and/or have a Learning Disability that has impacted their self-esteem? Does your child have difficulty...
