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
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 24 years, K-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too! I want to heal the hurting and not place judgement. I want to help the child/adolescent/adul...
Are you facing the challenges of overwhelming life circumstances, depression, anxiety, grief or loss? Having trouble managing child's behavior in home or school? Often, the thinking patterns we have accumulated throughout our lives are operating below the surface and become the very things that get in the way of the life for which we long. We may not be able to change the situations that happen...
I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other...
Are sadness, anxiety, or relationship difficulties negatively impacting your life? Do you feel misunderstood by those closest to you? It can be difficult to hold onto hope when so much feels challenging. You may want to make changes but feel unsure of where to begin or maybe you just feel stuck. Therapy can help you achieve your mental health and relationship goals. I assist my clients in...
I believe that you have the will within you to change. While you lead the session and decide where you want to go, I will give you the tools to help you through your issues. I am a licensed counseling psychologist and have experience working with individuals, children, and families to help cope with issues such as mental illness, life transitions, and many other areas. I work to make sure that ...
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" Lao TzuI..........I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have many years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in various settings which include: A therapeutic day school, adoption preservation, adult mental health, and residential facilities for both children and aging adults. Four of tho...
When working with my clients, I choose to use an approach that is respectful, non-blaming, and collaborative. We all have stories about our lives, relationships, desires, beliefs, and strugles. Often times the problem latches onto these stories and creates negative effects in the past, present, and future. By gaining some distance from the problem, we can begin to explore, create, heal and...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have worked with a wide range of ages and stages of development, including very young children and young adults. My approach to working with children involves focusing on strengths, building on interpersonal relationships, developing social skills and involving family members...
Therapy is a bridge of communication that fosters healing, growth & insight. It's important for clients to feel safe & to have their voice heard & truly be seen. My theoretical orientation is an integrative approach that incorporates humanistic, psychodynamic & cognitive behavioral ideologies. This allows me the flexibility to give individualized care that will help my clients. Clients are...
Have you been feeling "stuck?" Are you having difficulty coping with stress in your life due to relationships, parenting, employment or other life transitions? Do you have concerns about your child's behavioral or emotional functioning? Does your child have difficulty interacting with his/her peers? If any of the above ring true, please know that you are not alone. Often, accepting that th...
I offer flexible assessment and intervention depending on the needs of each individual client. In some cases, that may be a very brief evaluation to diagnose or help differentiate between ADHD, Learning Disorder, mood disorder, etc. In other cases, a full neuropsychological evaluation may be warranted, e.g. to inform intervention or in special cases such as applying for testing accommodations. ...
Welcome! People come to therapy for many different reasons. As your counselor, I provide a compassionate, safe, and supportive place in which to explore your concerns. I work collaboratively with curiosity and non-judgment as we create a path toward the changes you wish to make. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years in a variety of capacities including school settings...
Are you worried for your child? Sometimes your child is stressed and they are showing you in acting out behaviors, anxiety or depression. While we specialize in youth, I also see individuals and families for counseling services designed to help discover new ways to approaching problems that currently hold you or your family back. For parents, this may look like learning ways to reduce stress an...
We are living through unique times as we navigate the current events together, the adjustments, and the effects they have on our overall well-being, physically and mentally. I emphasize clients’ capacity for developing self-awareness and self-healing, providing a safe, therapeutic environment to assist in facilitating healing and growth through self-exploration. Whether you're feeling anxious,...
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDR Consultant In Training offering individual and group therapy. AS OF 09/20, I ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR GROUP THERAPY. My next 12-week trauma groups start in early January 2021. I believe that healing from trauma is possible (as opposed to just learning how to cope with post-traumatic symptoms). Clinically, I am warm, active, innovative and data-driven. I...
