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
I have extensive experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, families and children. My approach is strengths based, collaborative and integrative. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused therapy in my work with clients. I utilize evidence based practices, provide trauma informed care, in a culturally sensitive fashi...
"There can be no transforming of darkness into light ... without emotion." -Jung Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the core of my training. It embraces the belief systems of the past that affect your present. It's a state-of-mind that defines thinking that affects emotional awareness. To become aware is not to change, but to understand and accept. Carrying guilt or shame of the past, triggers the...
Are you struggling with your child? Is your child struggling with displaying negative behaviors, emotionally unable to communicate their feelings or thoughts? Often times children display misbehavior as a way to communicate their inner feelings/thoughts. Let me help you or your child find practical tool coping skills to manage life successfully My passion is helping others, but more specificall...
Virginia Home-Based Counseling, P.C. is an intensive in-home counseling service for children, adolescents, and their families. The goal is to address problems and provide therapeutic services designed to empower individuals and families, allowing them to develop and lead healthier lives. The primary goal of this program is to preserve the family unit and prevent the unnecessary placement of...
When we experience traumatic situations and challenging interpersonal relationships we can start to feel hopeless, lost and in pain. This uneasy and unhappy state of existence can lead to mental illness symptoms of anxiety, depression, and or insomnia. And no matter how hard we try to just think or rationalize-reason our way out of the pain or anger or grief the feelings just resurface. But the...
Finding the right play therapist can make all the difference. I invite you to read on and decide whether you are ready to take that next step and call. I feel passionately about helping parents and children to build strong relationships by learning and growing together. The relationships formed in the early years of life are very important and create the the foundation for social-emotional grow...
The therapists at United Action for Youth have a unique ability to engage teenagers in individual adolescent psychotherapy. They balance listening with talking; they don't lecture or blame; they tailor their style to increase the youth's comfort. UAY therapists have expertise in the areas that are common concerns for teens, parents, and young adults. Although our focus is serving youth 10-25, w...
Blake Zweig is a school psychologist who dedicates his time and effort toward helping children, teens, and young adults develop and maintain the tools they need in order to thrive throughout their adolescent years and beyond. Blake's experience within the public school system provides parents with an insider's view or perspective on what the true social, emotional, and academic world is like fo...
In her therapy work, Dr. Smith takes an integrative approach and typically draws from humanistic, interpersonal, ACT, and positive psychology approaches in her therapy work with adults and adolescents. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship concerns, and difficulties related to the transition to college. Further areas of clinical specialty...
Hello! I am a New York State licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various academic, developmental, and psychological difficulties. I have extensive experience working with children and their parents experiencing difficulties with behavior management, along with family stress and anxiety. I also specialize in educatio...
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; trained in ERP, Certified Forensic Consultant, Credentialed Telehealth, with specialization in Counseling Psychology. I offer GOAL ORIENTED THERAPIES for adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind/body connection and use CBT, ACT, DBT along with mindfulness to increases awareness, create necessary habit changes, improve relationships bo...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating both children and adults. I have combined my initial training in psychoanalytic theory and later training in behavior therapy to achieve a highly effective short-term approach to therapy. With behavior therapy, you do not pay professionals to listen silently and nod their heads while you make painfully slow progress. Instead, we hel...
I understand that life can be hard. I know that at times you may have felt or feel like you've been knocked down so many times you want to stay down. You want to live a happy life, but don't know what to do. That's why we created our Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program for anxiety. We're here to help you find hope and joy in the journey of healing. Intensive Outpatient Therapy helps you to...
If you are stressed, unhappy, or unsatisfied with your life, I would like to help you utilize your unique strengths and improve your overall happiness and well-being. I have specific training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and have used this approach to work with individuals who have had trauma in their lives. In addition, I have experience working with anxiety disorders,...
Are you worried about your child? Are you ready for some professional help? I am a seasoned Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I am also a Certified Teacher and School Counselor. I have been helping children and families for 25 plus years. I work in a team approach with families, schools, medical professionals, etc. Please visit my website for more information and call me for...
