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
PTSD and trauma resolution (using ART and EMDR), Addiction recovery, as well as couples therapy are among my specialties. I work 12-7 pm and weekends. I worked for 10+ years as a therapist in a highly respected residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction as well as other mental health issues. My experience also includes working with people with extreme stress, depression and...
I am a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist with experience in providing evidence based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotional Behavioral (REBT) and Dialectical Behavioral therapies (DBT) for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, ADHD...
I really enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I love helping others realize their strengths and focus on reaching their goals. I often approach therapy with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools although I am able to incorporate other interventions as needed. Providing a warm and inviting environment where individuals can feel safe and comfortable is very importan...
( English | español ) I am a bilingual-Spanish licensed mental health counselor with +10 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I understand healing as a collaborative process where multiple factors intervene, and my approach focuses on giving the individual the tools and agency to overcome whatever challenges might find on the way to healing. Issues ranging from...
I am particularly passionate about trauma-focused therapy and have completed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy training. I have seen impressive results using EMDR Therapy for many issues including PTSD, anxiety and depression. I also am trained in PREPARE/ENRICH and enjoy working with couples, using their strengths to work on growth areas. I find adolescents and young...
I am a clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents in individual psychotherapy. Issues addressed in treatement are wide ranging. Some with which I commonly work include depression, anxiety, grief and loss and relationship problems. By training, I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist: I understand our thoughts and feelings as being governed by our environment, our relationships, and...
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behavio...
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I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in Child and Adolescent practice and have over 35 years experience working with youth, parents, and schools. My treatment focus is in areas related to internalizing disorders (Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Depression, Emotionality), externalizing disorders (ADHD, Oppositional Defiant & Conduct Disorders); as well as general development...
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I believe that healing relationships, with others and with one's self, is the core ingredient for change in therapy. I feel that the optimal therapeutic approach with any person must be tailored to the needs of the particular individual and/or client system. Therapy should be approachable and create an environment of acceptance and self-love. In understanding human behavior, it is not so much...
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I am the founder of both the Granato Group Integrative Counseling Services and the Federal Leadership Institute. For the past 20 years I have focused on providing high-quality and high-impact counseling and consulting services that utilize validated research and strength-based principles for individuals, community, the workplace and organizations. In addition, I have worked with many programs...
I believe that people entering into a therapeutic relationship have made an empowering decision to invest and promote healthy and meaningful changes in their lives. Successful therapy requires honesty, transparency, trust, and collaboratively working towards goals that promote healthy living and optimal well-being. I employ a variety of evidence-based counseling practices, with the intent of...
