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 name is Melanie Black and I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping folks thrive! I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I focus on your strengths and see you and your family as whole people encompassing body, mind and spirit. I enjoy teaching clients mindfulness, meditation techniques and healthy parenting, social and copi...
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, stress, anger, transition, grief, or anxiety issues. I provide EMDR therapy for individuals who have experienced traumatic events or adverse life experiences. Whether you are feeling anxious,...
Sometimes, in order to reach God's full potential for us, we need a little help along the way. To be encouraged, motivated, empowered, and reminded of how strong and courageous we are. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11. I truly believe this! I am beyond blessed and grateful to be...
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Amyra specializes in the assessment and treatment of special needs and gifted students, and works with their parents as an educational advocate to access appropriate special education services. Treatment modalities include individual, couples and family treatment. Additionally, Amyra is a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Child Specialist, committed to fostering healthy co-parenting relationships...
It's time to reinvent, to uncover and recover the person you were meant to be! If you've found counseling or other traditional therapies ineffective, Neurofeedback is a hard science that is holistic, non-invasive and produces lasting results. ADD/ADHD, TBI, depression, anxiety or phobias, addictions, Bipolar disorder - these are no easy feats! I retrain brainwaves for optimal performance using...
Get relief from pain and find meaning! I grew up in Los Angeles participating in teams sports and musical groups, which made me curious about relationships. This curiosity about relationships continues to inform my approach to psychotherapy. I believe that much emotional pain stems from difficulties in developing or maintaining fulfilling relationships. Therefore, I examine one's relational...
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. My therapeutic approaches and techniques will help uncover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a mo...
Working through life's challenges on our own can be a daunting task and often in these instances it can be extremely helpful to sit with someone who can process through these difficulties side by side. In therapy I seek to develop a genuine and strong connection with my clients while providing them with the insight needed to better understand and develop control in their lives. Often struggles ...
As a licensed psychologist, a school psychologist and a specialty in neuropsychology, I have been successfully diagnosing and treating individuals with behavioral and emotional problems for over 25 years. My background in education allows me to be effective in working with the learning needs of children of all ages. Since being trained in neurofeedback, I have been able to successfully remediat...
Our mission is to provide affordable services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues to help them reduce barriers that keep them from fulfilling their educational, social, or vocational goals. The CNC (Center for Neuroperformance & Counseling) is a Flower Mound based non-profit providing the means for individuals to manage these issues through counseling, group...
Enduring the difficult times in our lives can be daunting, unless we have the proper support. Acknowledging the need for help and seeking assistance is the first step, and it must be recognized that this takes courage. In my office, I work to provide a safe, comfortable, judgement-free setting for children, individuals, couples and families to work through life's issues. My focus is on helping...
While providing a nonjudgmental environment, I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy while serving my clients, in an effort to assist them with identifying and achieving their desired outcomes. I focus on helping my clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their problems/barriers and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives, and become a person with wh...
Amy (she/her) practices an active and interpersonal approach to therapy, incorporating mindfulness, popular culture, art, music, role playing games and technological aspects to modify her treatment on an individualized basis to best meet the needs of her clients. Amy identifies as a queer therapist and strives to create a genuinely warm and inclusive therapeutic environment based upon empathy,...
