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
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or have you lost motivation? Have you been through trauma or even thought about taking your own life? You may have tried to find your own ways to cope and have just run out of ideas. Reaching out for counseling can be challenging, and I get that. Maybe you are skeptical that counseling is the right place for you. I believe that everyone is capable of changing...
Now accepting new clients for individual, couple and family sessions. Let's remove the "stress" and get real about relationships. I specialize in working with couples and families who are experiencing stress for a variety reasons such as divorce, family and military transitions, parenting, behavioral problems, anger management, infidelity, and grief. My goal as a therapist is to meet...
Overwhelmed, confused, indecisive, worried? Yes! Has anyone told you you're an overachiever/perfectionist? It often feels like a strength, a way to accomplish, be rewarded, and avoid criticism. But it also creates unnecessary stress and anxiety. Am I right? You feel stressed and don’t even know where to begin to juggle everything in your life. You find yourself feeling like it is never enough. ...
I specialize in working with young children and their caregivers who are experiencing a variety of behavioral and developmental challenges resulting from trauma, autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety and other social-emotional concerns. I work closely with caregivers to help understand the underlying problems in order to find strategies to address the challenges they are facing. My...
The stories family members tell themselves have a measurable impact on their interactions with one another. Family members who see their interactions as a series of battles, for example, have very different interactions than those who see them as learning experiences, milestones or challenges to overcome. There are times when our stories prevent us from moving forward. As the old adage says, “I...
Shallon utilizes Equine Assisted Therapy to offer a unique opportunity for children and teens to explore interpersonal issues, increase self-esteem and confidence, and grow in hope and self-efficacy. Shallon believes that relationships with horses reveal underlying strengths and challenges while also empowering individuals to succeed and build healthy relationships. As your therapist, Shallon w...
We are a group of clinicians who work with children, teens, adults, and families. We specialize in working with people who present with a variety of mental health issues including chronic pain/illness, obesity, anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, ADHD, and autism/Asperger's. Some of our clients are new to therapy; others have seen many different therapists before coming to us. ...
***Practice is full, please email to reserve spot on the waitlist*** I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I work with a wide range of clients from many different backgrounds and serve children, adolescents, adults, and families. I enjoy working with people from a person-centered and solution-focused approach, working to first develop ...
We warmly welcome you to our psychological private practice located in Westlake! We appreciate how difficult it is to take the first step in this journey. Our mission is to provide a safe space that is warm and inviting, where healing can occur. Some of our providers offer evening, weekend and telemental (online video platform) appointments. We do our best to schedule initial appointments as so...
I specialize in family therapy, including individual child sessions, parenting sessions, and whole-family sessions. While children's behavior or mood can often be the motivating factor that gets families in the door, I find that family systems are deeply interconnected and most clients can benefit from a more holistic approach than just child therapy alone. I find the most satisfaction in train...
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I believe healing occurs within and through trusting relationship(s). As a clinician with an education background in social work and psychology, my goal is to help individuals, parents, and families process barriers, organize emotional chaos, and develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live a functional, whole, and happy life. I have...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with Your Health Concierge, Inc (YHC), an outpatient wellness clinic providing psycho-therapeutic services to achieve positive change and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work in 1994, and have worked over the years in various settings, to include outpatient mental health clinics (where I provided individual and family therapy to adults and...
I specialize in working with children and teens with behavioral challenges and their families. I have extensive training and experience working with and improving things such as refusing to go to school, aggression, oppositional behavior, tantrum behavior, feeding and toileting issues and self-injurious behaviors. I work with kids, teens and families to develop behavioral strategies and tools a...
( English | español ) (Not accepting new clients) There are days that you want to get away from your child and it kills you to feel this way. You sometimes think of the life you had prior to having children. You were less exhausted then. You didn’t think parenting would be this hard. Your child is having constant meltdowns and becomes upset over the littlest things. This happens almost daily. Y...
All of a sudden, your sense of "normal" is different. Established routines went out the window with the arrival of Covid, and has created a need for change. Change - good or bad - is stressful. You feel the impact of this change every day, and want to alleviate it as soon as possible. You want to be the happy and productive individual you know you can be. Your needs seem simple, but have been...
