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
My approach to therapy with adults is based upon the belief that everyone has the power to heal oneself. My role is to serve as a guide, a facilitator or a conduit depending on the needs of my clients. The longer I practice, the more I realize that the key to "treat" human conditions is through light, love and compassion. I have a lot of success working with people who suffer from trauma (e.g.,...
Affectionately called "a mender of people," Mendy Landreth uses her compassion and empathy to bring healing to individuals and families with various needs. Her extensive training as a Registered Play Therapist has been the backbone of her powerful work with children and has made her more attuned to adolescent and adult clients as well. Mendy utilizes sandtray therapy and other expressive art...
Our life is a difficult journey at times. Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Is your child is facing academic, social, or behavioral issues at home or at school? I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. The goal is not to perfect or make problems go away, but rather ...
Using a non-judgmental, person-centered approach, I work with each individual to identify their needs, concerns, goals, and to develop an effective plan for therapy. Supports or Interventions available include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed Skills, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am...
I believe that hope is one of the most important things I can help a person find. I tend to utilize a wide range of therapeutic approaches because I fully believe that therapy is most effective when it matches the unique set of needs and dynamics that each client brings to the session. I incorporate techniques from the following theories and treatment modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral;...
Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a doctor in Counseling and Counselor Education/Supervision. I work with clients in English and Spanish to join them in the healing process of making sense of the different life experiences and developmental transitions that represent challenge, growth, pain, and resilience. I believe people have the inner potential to heal, learn, grow, and solve thei...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am experienced in providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide services to address anxiety, depression, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral Issues, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD,...
I am a bilingual New York State licensed psychologist, with a prior training and practicing license from Buenos Aires, Argentina. My training started as a psychoanalyst during my early career years at the University of Buenos Aires; has expanded to an applied behavioral methodologist in working with children with Autism, and has continued to widen in training within Dialectical Behavioral...
I am an art therapist and LMFT. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have learning disorders, issues around early attachment, depression, anxiety, pervasive development disorders, and behavioral problems. I also work with adults in individual, co-parenting and family therapy. I can support clients through crisis and life changes. I am familiar with 12 step recov...
Passionate about creating sustainable change in my clients' lives, I employ a systems approach to assessment and treatment. I have seen firsthand the benefits of collaborating with a client's support network - including family members, peers, and school professionals - to help create an environment in which positive change is possible. I also strongly believe in identifying and drawing on clien...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* As a therapist, and a person, I recognize that we all have relationships. Relationships with ourselves and with our family members can be fulfilling, peaceful and bring us great joy. My goal in working with individuals, children and families is to help identify problem, not people, within our lives and family systems and tackle these so we can feel that...
Do you need online counseling due to COVID-19? We can help! Our counselors work with clients of all ages. We have a sliding scale available for families impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our clinicians can help you deal with your anxiety, develop parenting strategies, or manage your overwhelming emotions. If you are seeking a counselor for your son or daughter, our counselors can...
We enjoy seeing our clients experience the benefits of living a more positive, relaxed, and healthy life. Building on the power of neuroplasticity we offer specialized neurofeedback services to calm, regulate, and optimize brain functioning. In addition to professional counseling and personalized coaching focusing on self-empowerment and holistic wellness of the body and mind, we teach a variet...
My goal in therapy is to provide my clients a safe, secure environment in which to explore their inner thoughts and emotions. Change can be a scary and vulnerable process, but through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I my hope that my clients establish a more comprehensive understanding of themselves and utilize healthy resources to cope with events that influence their lives. Together...
