Developmental disorders describe a wide range of conditions such as learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy. Often diagnosed in children, many counseling interventions can help with developmental disorders. Occupational, speech, and language therapies and motor skills training can be helpful for children with these concerns.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions often include the parents or entire family to work on integrating activities, skills, and techniques that work to help the child function more efficiently. Parents may require more intensive counseling to deal with the potential difficulties of raising a differently-abled child.
A broad approach with many options is best for children diagnosed with a developmental disorder so the therapist and family can develop a treatment plan that works best for the individual child.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Developmental Disorders
I enjoy my career, while working with kids of all ages and their families. My approach to kids is that of a growing and developing person, within a family. I place a strong emphasis on inclusion of parents in therapy, I feel no one knows or influences a child more than their parent. I use a variety of methods of therapy to build strong and helpful relationships with kids and their families. Som...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological and psychoeducational testing. I conduct psychological assessments for learning disorders, ADHD, autism, personality functioning, depression, anxiety, and diagnostic clarification. A comprehensive assessment includes an evaluation of cognitive/intellectual functioning, academic achievement, executive functioning,...
I have a heart for couples and enjoy coming alongside those who are struggling relationally, to instill hope and help them resolve their conflict. I have helped many couples restore the trust in their relationship after an affair or betrayal. In addition to working with couples, I also work with women who are dealing with emotional difficulties such as depression or anxiety. We will work togeth...
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Are you concerned about your -- or your child/teen's anxiety/sadness, anger/emotionality, or attention/learning? Are there social issues and/or feelings of failure? My intention is to support those who seek to understand the true cause(s) of their issues and treat them, rather than rely on pills only. Would you like to improve focus/concentration, clear thinking and interpersonal/academic and j...
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NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS UNTIL SPRING I am an LCPC that has been a counselor for 18 years. I use the most recent research to help clients make informed decisions about how to impact their lives. I am a counselor who collaborates with my client to help them find information and skills to help improve functioning for areas in which he or she wants to improve. I have been a counselor since 1998 and...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and co-owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health. I meet my client's needs by being goal-oriented and solution focused. My strengths lie in empowering clients to create structured plans and set attainable goals. Regardless of what brings a client to seek support, I will be there to support them in taking the steps necessary to...
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I am a highly trained and experienced clinical social worker whose practice invites individuals, couples & families facing adaptational challenges of all kinds throughout the life cycle: infancy through end-of-life. Working with strength-based developmental treatment models, I find best results are achieved in strong collaboration with individuals (and designated family members), who have the...
**Now offering telehealth appointments!** My approach to therapy is strengths-based, solution-focused, and empirically supported. In other words, I will use what research has shown to be effective in eliciting change to guide the healing process. My goal is to help you achieve a fulfilling, well-balanced life by effectively handling life stressors. I serve all ages, and welcome individuals,...
Life can be challenging... no matter how old you are. As your or your child's therapist, I will help you or your child develop tools to deal with stress and manage negative thoughts and feelings that interfere with optimal functioning. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with children who have special needs, and I a...
