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
My training and expertise predominately involve positive parenting practices, disruptive behavior disorders (i.e. oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD), and developmental disorders (i.e. autism spectrum). Other areas of speciality include anxiety disorders and mood-related disorders. Clients that I work with, typically experience various degrees of impairment in their life as a...
We work with clients from preschool through college. We also work with adults who may want an evaluation to clarify diagnoses that may be impacting their personal lives or workplace performance. Part of our unique approach to working with our clients is the ability to use our collaborative assessment team as a part of the educational/treatment planning process. In addition to detailed assessmen...
You may have never gone to a Therapist before, and you may be feeling uncertain, or you may have previous experience (either good or bad); whatever your circumstance, please know that you will be met with compassion and acceptance. I have over 35 years in the social work arena and have been providing one-one therapy for 5 years. I view therapy as a combined effort, using input from clients as w...
Many of us struggle with understanding how to find happiness in our daily life and how to be comfortable with our decisions, goals, and selves as a whole. Is it time to take some control over your mood, thinking patterns, and day-to-day functioning? Are you struggling with disordered eating and/or poor body image? Do you want to live a life where you feel comfortable in your skin and able to...
I enjoy working with all adults and I view therapy as a collaborative process in which the innate knowledge, wisdom, and love of the client is uncovered, one session at a time. I offer compassion, empathy, support, knowledge, and skills to assist the individual's growth and healing process....
B.A., Psychology: Yale University; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA. Fenning & Baker Psychology is dedicated to providing empirically-based psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. We specialize in child and family clinical psychology, with particular expertise in: 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ASD, ADHD, learning and language...
Dr. Stiffler is a licensed educational psychologist who specializes in psychological and psycho-educational assessment of children and adolescents. She offers thorough, individualized evaluations focused on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each individual and tailoring interventions to support that individual in reaching his or her full potential. Dr. Stiffler's evaluations result ...
Maybe you have scoured the internet, the self help section, and your own exhausted brain looking for a way to make it better, but you’ve still come up empty. Maybe you are wondering, “Why do I still feel like this?” or even, “Why can't I get my child to cooperate?” Whatever your question is, I'd love the honor of helping you explore your heart, and find peace and healing. I believe that you hav...
I am a Therapist, Life Coach, Mentor, and Entrepreneur. I am committed to empowering others by building trusting therapeutic relationships. I have experience working in a psychiatric day hospital and an inpatient mental health hospital. I provide individual, group, and family sessions. My clinical interests include: marriage and family issues, adolescent issues, school difficulties and behavior...
Every child has the ability to reach their full potential. However, sometimes situations in life can seem overwhelming and children can get stuck in a negative pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving that hinders their personal growth. As a parent it can be difficult to figure out how to best assist your child through life’s challenges. Through the process of therapy new possibilities and...
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Through my work, I am committed to helping people discover their authentic selves and guide them through their process of healing. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest care without judgment, and I assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to...
An Intensive Outpatient Trauma Program (IOTP) Our patients are coping with trauma issues in individual therapy and would like additional support to strengthen their ability to understand their trauma, how it has impacted them and how to heal. They can learn in our program that they are not alone and that they have personal strengths they can harness to increase their well-being and achieve...
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling by video, or on the phone. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy My passion is to help children of all ages, adults and families to restore...
Especially during these challenging times, I am passionate about helping children and adults recognize their own capacity to cope with stressful situations. As a therapist for more that 26 years, I have experienced the success of teaching my clients proven strategies and coping skills to help reduce symptoms and find more peace in their lives. Mindfulness and other anxiety/depression-reduction...
