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
For the past 25 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy,...
I help clients learn to help themselves by creating individualized therapeutic treatment plans, based on a client’s personal experiences and their goals for the therapeutic process. Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. I strive to provide my clients with the essential tools for therapy to be effective and productive by being empathetic, supportive,...
**Immediate openings for Highmark Health Options, Amerihealth and out of network benefits for ONLINE THERAPY only*** Marissa is a licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH), certified trauma practitioner, and a nationally certified counselor (NCC) who is passionate about providing nurturing practices that best serve children, adolescents and their families. Through internships and...
Life can be hard, stressful and complicated at times with all the things we are trying to balance or manage such as finances, family, friends, work...the list can go on and on. Sometimes, anxiety or depression creeps in leaving us feeling lonely, lost, or overwhelmed with our everyday tasks. I would love to help you navigate life's challenges and gain new skills or insights so that you can find...
As the parent of a child who is having a hard time, you often wonder if there is more you could do to help them. Your child may be anxious, moody, withdrawn, have frequent meltdowns and low self esteem. Perhaps there have been attachment difficulties due to postpartum depression, parent and child separation, or other challenging circumstances. You are looking for a therapist who enjoys children...
Hello, I am Maylee Chang. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who graduated from Wheaton College Graduate School. My personal and professional experience have provided me the experience necessary to effectively work with elementary age children, at-risk adolescents, families, and adults with varied needs from all ethnicities. Some of the areas I work with are as follows but not limi...
I am a clinical psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychological evaluations. If there are learning, cognitive, social, and/or behavioral challenges, then a comprehensive evaluation will provide you with answers to why and recommendations on how to succeed. I have experience evaluating children as young as one for developmental differences to young adults who are pursuing higher educati...
I have three years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and their families surrounding various emotional and mental health needs. I work with individuals, couples and family systerms. I like to work with my clients on a strength based approach, allowing them to self-actualize and realize their goals. We all have the seed within ourselves to achieve what we want out of life, ...
In my practice I start by meeting a client where he or she is. I help clients identify and address the issues that are most pressing to them in the moment. I offer support and encouragement where my clients want to grow and change. I am skilled in addressing a variety of issues a client may be facing. I am comfortable and confident in treating trauma associated with abuse, neglect, and sexual...
Feeling sad, overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious? At times the challenges of life can be overwhelming and we can struggle to cope. This is when a compassionate and competent therapist can make a difference. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with anger management, trying to save a relationship, discovering your sexual or gender identity, or just need someone to assis...
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families. I'm trained in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I use a person-centered approach to help my clients reach their goals. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum, oppositional...
I am a mindfully compassionate licensed psychologist with a temperament that is innately optimistic. Over the past 25 years, I am grateful to have had many opportunities to provide evidence based therapeutic services to a diverse client population that encompass a wide range of cultures, developmental ages and psychiatric issues. As a passionate life-long student, I obtained a doctor of psychol...
I specialize in trauma & PTSD, survivors of sexual trauma & domestic violence as well as anxiety. I believe that clients are capable of overcoming their struggles when given the opportunity in a safe, supportive space. I facilitate this process using DBT therapy as well as solution focused, person centered and strength based approaches. I partner with horses who serve as catalysts for change an...
Hello! As a psychotherapist, I will strive to connect with you, support you, and help you identify and achieve your goals. Therapy can be as simple as learning new tools, or it can be a more complex and deeper process. For example, anxiety or depression can be indicators of deeper wounds or that a person has gone off course in some way. In either case, therapy is a dance between treating proble...
I specialize in using Play Therapy to treat physical/sexual abuse, complex trauma, adjustment, attachment, divorce, death and loss, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, social skills, body image, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism-spectrum disorders. In addition to working with children I also offer immigration evaluations. My...
