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
You never thought that you'd be the parent who spends their nights awake wondering how your child is going to handle your divorce. Or one who worries about their transition to a new school or adjustment to a new family member. Or why they've changed from a happy kid to an irritable teen who is withdrawing from things they previously enjoyed. You know something is wrong and you may feel that you...
Life happens. When it does, sometimes we feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed or angry. I am here to help you process through these uncomfortable feelings as well as help you find coping strategies that will work for you. In children, uncomfortable feelings may look like behavior problems. Maybe you or your child are in need of strategies to help with inattention, restlessness,...
Relationships are difficult. Are you feeling frustrated in the way you and your partner interact? Are you feeling disconnected from him/her? Are you struggling to engage with your children? Lots of relationships are negatively affected by emotional reactivity. I can help you learn to be more responsive and less reactive. I can help you be better engaged with your children and more connected wit...
*DWI Evaluations- I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working in the field of addiction. Not everyone who receives a DWI suffers from addiction or requires treatment. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment while efficiently completing your evaluation to determine whether or not treatment is necessary. Visit my online counseling site:...
As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the...
Work. We all do it. I provide career counseling and vocational assessments to help you identify strengths and challenges. Are your work challenges due to invisible disabilities or chronic illness? Has your career path impacted your health and happiness without respecting the uniqueness of you? Victim of the pandemic? Still in high school and unsure? In college and worried? Downsized? Transition...
Children experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other challenges communicate with us through their behaviors. I specialize in helping parents and children understand the meaning and purpose behind those behaviors. I help children build the resiliency they need to overcome past challenges and thrive at home, in school and in their communities. I also help parents/caregivers build the skill...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an established psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, California. I offer an array of specialized mental health services, including adult, child and family psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include mood and anxiety disorders in adults, infant/early childhood mental health, childhood and adult trauma treatment, and immigrants' mental health. I am...
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who struggle with the achievement of their full potential. This often means working through anxiety and anger and learning how to clearly communicate your own needs and challenges. This personal work leads to understanding of the system in which we all operate - family, work, school, and community. I work with clients in my office and also work with...
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I am able to build a strong therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. I have...
I believe understanding our feelings, thoughts and experiences can bring new insight & paths to our journey. It's a privilege to assist others in finding growth and enjoyment in life. Specialties: loss/grief, relationship difficulties, depression, stress, anxiety, healthy relationships, parenting and life transitions. I am a Therapist with 20+ yrs of experience in mental health including...
Hello! My name is Angelina. I go beyond labels to focus on the individual, taking a holistic, person-centered approach to treatment. I specialize working with individuals experiencing major life transitions, trauma, grief/loss and scary but exciting new beginnings. I help individuals discover the great wisdom and truth that they have already hidden within them! No matter where in your life you ...
If you're on the autism spectrum, difficulties navigating the social world might be a source of anxiety, confusion, disappointment, fear, or sadness for you. You don't need an official autism or Asperger's diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist who knows how to connect with clients who have autistic traits. I want to help you feel more comfortable in social settings so you can have...
I seek to help children, teens, and adults in need of positive support or whom may be struggling with behavior support questions, attention deficit, depression, anxiety, goal development, and family relational problems. I support personal goal coaching and provide a safe environment for exploration in a number of many other areas. I seek to bring elements of joy, comfort, and safety to the...
***Not currently accepting new patients*** Therapy can help in guiding you towards a better tomorrow. As a therapist Rachel works with you on your goals through compassionate care and understanding. Through this collaborative effort you may develop a deeper sense of self, find clarity, gain the motivation to move you in the direction of change and much more. We can all be a better version of...
