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
We wants to prioritize your well-being. First-time clients see a therapist within 24hrs of the first call. Weekend, evening and online appointments available. Are you ready to make a change with the support of a mental health professional? We are ready to receive your call at Thriveworks Amherst @ 413-634-4805 to get started. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Marriage tensions, Infidelity, Life...
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life eve...
As a mental health counselor my goal is to help clients look at life’s challenges with a different perspective. Some people may feel like what they’re doing worked in the past but don’t understand why it is not working now. My job is to help adults, children, and families to take a look at these struggles through a different lens and learn some new ways of tackling them. My passion is to help...
Gulfshore Behavioral Health is a contemporary [outpatient] behavioral health private practice located in Southwest Florida that focuses on servicing children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Gulfshore Behavioral Health specializes in neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational evaluations (e.g., intellect/giftedness, learning disability (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), ADHD,...
I work at a group private practice called Social Learning Works and specialize in working with clients with social learning challenges. My adults clients report struggles with initiating and maintaining relationships, balanced conversation, flexibility, navigating dating or romantic relationships, working in a group setting, holding a job, and executive function (time management, organization,...
The relationship between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the therapeutic environment. My aim as a therapist is to help you feel valued, understood, and respected. Throughout our work together, I will provide you with a space of compassion, patience, and safety. Together we can explore your goals and emotional difficulties which are associated with stress. I have experience...
Through telepsychology, you don't need to worry about leaving the safety of your own home. You can arrange an appointment from your computer, tablet, or smart phone, morning and evening appointments are available. If you call, please leave a voicemail message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I have had 17 years experience providing Psychotherapy to adults ranging in ages from 2...
Deciding to go to therapy can be a tough and vulnerable process. My goal as a therapist is to make each individual feel as safe and supported as possible with high levels of empathy and genuineness. Throughout the therapy process, I value the importance of improving relationships, managing stress, and increasing the ability to identify and regulate emotions. I have experience in the inpatient a...
Are you considering reaching out to talk to someone about the challenges that you, your children, or your family may be facing? I would be happy to be that person. We will collaborate and develop goals together and I will help you reach those goals. We will focus on your strengths. Even if you seem to have forgotten what those strengths are, I know they are there and together we will find them...
Jake is especially interested in working with children and families in rural Oregon who are at disproportionate risk for poor developmental outcomes. Appropriate referrals include concerns related to mood, anxiety, or stress response in individuals college-age or younger; concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning abilities/styles, intellectual functioning, or other social, emotional, cognitive...
I specialize in working children, teens, and young adults who are in need of a compassionate reality based therapist to help them reach their personal or behavioral goals. If you are in need of reducing anxious distress, finding freedom from depression, increasing self esteem, or just need a listening ear to work through a difficult situation, I would love to be the one to help you get there. I...
My Name is Caleb Burrell, as a therapist in I am here to help you navigate the distress resulting from challenges and difficulties we all experience in this world. Often these challenges leave us with feelings of loneliness and isolation, alienating us from others and discouraging us to reach out for support and help. Therapy is a way to both support and manage the stressors which lead to menta...
I have extensive experience working and training in University Counseling Centers (i.e., Penn State University Graduate Assistant, Pre-doctoral internship at Suffolk University, Post-doctoral Fellow at Tufts University followed by three years as a Staff Psychologist at Tufts). My clinical interests include college student mental health, in general; stress, anxiety, depression, trauma,...
We at Collaborative Counseling of Enid work with people of all ages and walks of life. There are 3 counselors at this time. Catina L. Sundvall MCP, LPC, NCC, Jessa K. Lynni MCP LMFT, and Teresa Yoho-Mitchell MCP, LPC, NCC. We can help a wide range of problems, including depression, suicidal impulses, stress management, self-esteem issues, issues of aging, emotional health, and family, parenting...
As a therapist, my main focus is to care for the concerns of the client's heart. I believe that we are made for connection and attachment. When relationships have been harmed or trauma has occurred, there is a fracture, wound or scar. This can run deep and needs to be treated with tenderness and understanding. Those who have experienced trauma may not understand the toll it has done to the brai...
