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
( English | español ) Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about the work I do with individuals and families within the home, school, and community. My counseling approach is educational and supportive. I aim to help young clients and their families utilize their resources and skills to overcome challenges. My goal in therapy is to educate throughout the process of therapy and off...
Angela Lujan, LMHC, CMHS, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Child Mental Health Specialist. Angela has worked over the last several years with children/teens/young adults and their families, helping navigate relational hardships and conflicts. Angela is particularly drawn to working with youth and adults who struggle with interpersonal relationships, bullying, self-image issues, anxiety...
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you. I specialize in OCD and anxiety treatment, utilizing CBT, E+RP, and mindfulness. I have 5 years of specialized training in the...
Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. I work with Children, Families and Adults who find they are struggling with chronic mental health illness, substance recovery, divorce, loss, grief or trauma. Transitions can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. My strength-based approach will help you heal emotionally and...
Are you struggling with balancing the demands of everyday life? Do you or a member of your family feel overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation or an inability to connect? Do you long for a sense of intimacy, community and overall well being? Step by step I will guide you in navigating obstacles while developing compassion and trust in yourself. I will assist you in learning ...
Your road to being emotionally well is the number one priority when you walk into my office door. I focus on working collaboratively with you to become your best self, live your best life, and have healthier relationships. Clients that I work with feel safe, comfortable and supported to explore their concerns. Together we will identify and work on goals targeting the change that you are seeking...
I provide neuropsychological testing to children, adolescents and young adults to give an overview of cognitive abilities to determine individual strengths and weaknesses. These abilities include: Intellectual Functioning (IQ); Academic Achievement; Learning & Memory; Attention & Executive Functioning; Language & Phonological Processing; Visual-Spatial Skills & Visual-Motor Integration; Fine Mo...
I specialize in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with both children and adolescents. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment of children with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of developmental delays, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD),...
At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing-centered environment, committed to treating you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our therapists offer telehealth and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will w...
I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, ...
Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help. Insight Counseling Centers has trained therapists who offer excellent and compassionate care. We work with you to strengthen your sense of self, build healthy relationships, and heal from past wounds. We believe wholeness is achieved by treating the...
I am now able to offer outdoor private sessions. There is a part of you right now that knows therapy can help, and probably another part that is scared to try. I laugh a lot with my clients and even though sometimes therapy can be painful, they usually feel much better because of it and keep coming. I work well with creative people, and people who identify as straight or are LBGT (or anywhere i...
I provide evaluations and counseling for children and adults, ages 2.5 to 75. Evaluations offered include: disability, intellectual/academic, emotional/personality, ADHD, autism, trauma, and parenting. Counseling services include evidence based treatment for ages 2.5 to 75. Speaking and training services are also available. My desire is to provide services with kindness, gentleness, and grace. ...
I believe there is a wise self in all of us that finds ways to communicate distress, and we have it in us to recognize these troubling symptoms as powerful messages that can be transformed into becoming our greatest strengths. Once symptoms are recognized and patterns understood, they can illuminate a path and open the door to healing and improved function. With use of Art Therapy and narrative...
The perfect candidate for Art Therapy is a child, teen, or adult or who may be resistant to traditional talk therapies or is struggling with negative or invalidating thoughts and feelings. Art Therapy provides new ways of looking at one's life and a creative way to express emotions non-verbally. The process of making the art becomes just as, if not more important than, the final product. Anyone...
