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 specialize in psychological/emotional, cognitive, educational, and behavioral/ADHD testing with children, adolescents, and adults in the Los Angeles area. I have seen first hand how educational and psychological testing can impact a child's life for the better, and as a result, I am passionate about ensuring the educational and emotional success of children and adolescents. I work closely wit...
I offer video sessions throughout the state of NH. I utilize a strength-based and integrated approach to help people identify what they want to work on and move forward with in their lives. I have worked with many issues, including, but not limited to, stress of daily life or major changes, loss, depressive and anxious symptoms, and trauma history. I have worked with individuals and groups. I h...
I provide therapy to children and adolescents. I aim to help children and teens struggling with disruptive behaviors at home/school, ADHD, anxiety, achievement pressure, depression, trauma, poor social skills, life transitions, grief/loss (or anything getting in the way of being happy). Life is full of challenges when raising children. I can help you to untangle and heal some of the obstacles t...
When you are moving in the right direction, the Universe cooperates. Most of us have set set goals or developed expectations for how we want to live our lives, but sometimes we get stuck along the way. We tend to think that we can sort out these complications on our own or by talking to a close friend. Therapy is an opportunity to tell your story to a professional asking the right questions,...
While we can't always control life's circumstances, we can learn to control how we react and handle them. We are all affected by our past, but that does not have to determine who we are now. Through talk therapy I strive to take the client on a journey of self exploration leading toward change that will positively impact their life. I have worked with clients of all ages. I have spent the last ...
Do you or a loved one struggle with mental health issues that pull you in the wrong direction, no matter how hard you fight them? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? I will show you that there is hope and a better way. I will help you better understand your inner self, what triggers your emotional reactions, what motivates you, what drives your interactions with the surroundin...
Therapy should be a safe, fun and creative atmosphere to nurture change and growth. I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. We will work together to find a unique and individualized approach at the pace that feels right. With a warm and authentic style, we will get you closer to your goals and find balance in your emotions, actions and values. I treat...
I am not accepting new clients. In my opinion, we need to take a less narrow look at our children's problems or our own as adults and, instead, see them (our concerns) as windows of opportunity — a way of exploring and understanding all facets of our children's development and as adults our continued progress. When we can understand the underlying developmental/internal process, we can see the...
I believe in a strengths-based approach which means taking into account the whole person both their strengths and those challenges they would like to improve upon. I enjoy helping children and teens who struggle making connections with others, who struggle staying organized at school, and those who feel they keep trying and trying but end up with the same results. I enjoy helping both men and...
First let me congratulate you on taking the first and hardest step of looking for a professional to help answer your questions. You have concerns about your child's development, your see your child struggling academically, and perhaps socially, your are having difficultly communicating with your child and the behaviors are just becoming too difficult to manage. I can help you. I operate from th...
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Sierria Coleman is a practicing Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago providing psychotherapy for individual, couples and families. She is currently working on her PhD. in Health Psychology investigating the physiological impacts of pervasive trauma, stress and neighborhood effects of prolonged exposure to violence. Her clinical work includes : management of Trauma, Depression...
Love and nurturing are the cornerstones of my practice. From my youngest clients to my oldest, I believe that a positive connection in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere encourages and empowers the children, families and adults I work with to heal and grow from the inside out! My focus for the past 10 years of my career has been on supporting children, families and individuals to reconnect wi...
WelcomeI My goal is to support you and teach you how to live a happier, healthier, positive and productive lifestyle! I take appointments on weekends and evenings and I am very flexible with scheduling. I do some in-home therapy and meet at schools, if it's preferred. I like to work with adolescents and families with intense needs. I often work with individuals involved with domestic violence,...
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Does he or she have frequent tantrums, disobey your directions, make poor decisions, or become aggressive or destructive? Do you worry about his or her ability to focus, communicate, or interact with others appropriately? Maybe you're not sure what went wrong or why he or she is acting like this, and nothing you do seems to help or work. No parent ...
