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
Using a humanistic approach free of judgment, Chatham will collaborate with each person served to help them meet their personal and therapeutic goals. Chatham uses Internal Family Systems and other empowerment approaches to help individuals and families problem solve their life's obstacles. Whether you experience anxiety, self-doubt, social isolation, hopelessness, addiction, suffered from a pa...
Dr. Gordon provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Comprehensive neuropsychological testing investigates an individuals strengths and weaknesses in all cognitive domains, including: general ability (IQ), attention, learning and memory, visual-spatial skills and visual-motor organization, language development and auditory processing, executive function...
After two decades abroad in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, Dr. Cornwell now provides clinical services to her native Tahlequah area. Her advanced training includes appointments at Baylor, Dallas, Cook Children's Hospital, Ft. Worth and UNT Health Science Center, Ft. Worth. She seeks to provide the children and families of the greater Tahlequah area with the same Gold Standard of care available in the...
I have been treating children, adolescents and young adults in my private practice since 2002. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused counseling and behavioral skills training. Clinical specialties include assessment and treatment of ADHD and anxiety, sports psychology therapy as it relates to performance and treatment of adjustment and depressive disorders. I have...
8/2020 - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hello! I am a Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Transgender Care Therapist working in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience working with adolescents and adults and approach therapy from an experiential, feminist, multicultural approach. I utilize art making and expressive therapies to help facilitate greater...
Do you feel stuck and like you are just going through the motions of your life? Does your child have problematic behavior that makes you feel like an ineffective parent? Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone! Behavior is almost always meaningful and is essentially a form of communication. Children especially use their behavior as a way to alert others of their needs. As adults, its...
"When we find balance in it's true form, you will find peace in it's existence." Welcome to Release Wellness, you have made the most progressive step toward seeking an encouraging & empowering therapeutic space. On this journey I will assist you in meeting goals through an eclectic approach. Working with me you will build an awareness of self-imposed barriers, build strategies through...
I am a child psychologist with experience in hospital, clinic, and school settings for over 20 years. I provide psychological/neuropsychological testing for learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, developmental disabilities, and social-emotional concerns. I also provide parent guidance and child counseling. I have the unique perspective of working both in schools as well as working in the communit...
Feeling stuck? Unsure what to do next? Seeking help when you need it is a major step towards making progress! I am a full time school social worker with past experience in community mental health, adoption preservation, and hospital practice settings. My approach is relationship-based, strength-focused, and collaborative. I am especially interested in working with parents and children strugglin...
Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families may require psychoeducational evaluation for many different reasons. Is your child struggling in school and you're wondering why? Does your child require testing for private school admission? Does your adolescent or young adult require an evaluation for accommodations on SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized testing? My goal with every clie...
LICENSED IN MA, ME & NH. Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, discouraged or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with gender dysphoria? I can support you by providing treatment that is non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative. When working with adults, I use an IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens. This model is based on the belief that each person has the capacity to heal themselves--and my r...
I am a licensed psychologist with over ten years of experience working collaboratively with individuals, couples and families as they've navigated difficult life passages. I've worked in numerous settings: an inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient counseling center, hospice, integrated primary care, mobile therapy (patient homes & schools) as well as in transitional housing for those fleeing...
I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and I have learned over the years, that my clients are often my greatest teachers. I believe in meeting people where they are and working with my clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to their unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, I also provide psychological testing/evaluation services. I hold a Master's...
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to children, teens, and adults in a comfortable outpatient setting in Butte, MT. I am qualified to treat multiple issues including, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, attachment disorders, trauma, autistic spectrum disorder, family of origin issues, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, and relationship issues, including...
Dr. Tony Fletcher is a well-known and respected clinical neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist and diplomate in forensic psychology with over 20 years of clinical and courtroom experience. His expertise is in various assessments (academic, learning disorders, TBI, forensic, psychiatric, emotional and cognitive) of children from the age of four to geriatric populations. Dr. Fletcher'...
