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 believe that each of us has the ability to make the changes necessary in order to live the life we want. Unfortunately, we cannot always clearly see that path. My goal is to help you uncover the answers which will allow you to take the necessary steps in order to make positive changes in your life. Whether you want to make changes in your habits, further understand your behaviors in...
I am a therapist at Arc Counseling and Wellness located in the Claremont Village. I believe that therapy is a unique journey and I feel privileged to take part in this process. A good relationship with your therapist is essential and I work very hard to promote an environment of trust and openness with my clients. My training and experiences have made me comfortable in working with a number of...
Hi there :) Looking for a supportive, non-judgmental therapist? I have extensive experience working with creative, intelligent, caring, sensitive people. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and it's through this connection that we are better able to understand our difficulties. By working closely together, my clients build positive self-images, develop healthy relationships, and ultimately...
You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. I hold a Bachelors's degree in Family Studies with an emphasis in Early Intervention from the University of North Texas. I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist-II and Certified in Infant Massage. I have specialized training in Play Therapy, adolescent, youth, and career...
I have a down to earth stance and do my best to engage people in distress in a calm and productive manner. My approach is to co-construct a treatment plan with the client based on what they present as the issue. Assessing and utilizing a client's individual strengths is the key to establishing a therapeutic rapport in which more complex issues are eventually discussed. Interpersonal effectivene...
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I am a positive and approachable mental health professional. I utilize current research and best practices to help you to relieve distress and live a productive, meaningful, and satisfying life. I work with you to determine outcome goals which may include reducing challenging behaviors getting in the way of your success, improving work or school performance, navigating painful transitions, and/...
For over 15 years, I have helped children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families cope with life's adversities, changes and significant events that can have a lasting emotional impact. This includes school issues, peer conflict/bullying, low self esteem, grief/loss, relational and family conflict, divorce, parenting and co-parenting, coping with illnesses, abuse, trauma, depression,...
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I have been working in the counseling field since 2002. I have experience working with adolescents, families, and adults in individual, group, and family therapy settings. I started working with adolescents at an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Spokane. I then moved to Tri-Cities and began working at a community mental health center working with individuals with mental healt...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, specializing in treating children, adolescents, and families using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in homes, schools and the community. CBT treatment is highly recommended for anxiety, impulse, and conduct disorders. While it is well-established that CBT within real-world settings significantly improves functioning compare...
I am a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with over 20 years experience. In my practice, I help children, teens and their families successfully navigate life's challenges by building on strengths to help overcome obstacles. I combine evidence based practice and real life application to address issues such as academic stress, anxiety, divorce and depression. My therapeutic...
Working with children and families is a passion of mine. My past clinical experiences include working with individuals, groups, couples, families, and administering psychological assessments. My prior experience as a primary school teacher and curriculum writer for charter schools allows me to be culturally sensitive and keenly empathic to challenges parents face when navigating the school syst...
