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 see children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting issues. I work primarily within a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) frame; however, I also recognize that each person is unique and every life situation is different, and therefore adapt my therapeutic style to best suit each client's individual needs. I have doctoral level training and experience with a variety of therapeu...
The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the community with the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder,...
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change o...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Leeshe is a native of Utica, New York. She is currently located in the DMV area. She is retired for the United States Army where she has many years of progressive experience and over 7 years of experience with counseling. She is a graduate of Capella University, earning a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Envision Counseling and Vocational Services provides individual counseling services to children and adults. ECVS work with adolescent and adult clients to improve problem solving skills and motivate change. ECVS work with students transitioning to the workforce and adult clients re-entering the workforce. Envision Counseling also provide counseling services to individuals with autism spectrum...
My name is Dr. Julie NeJame and I am a licensed psychologist who has been in clinical practice for 20 years. I have worked in a variety of private practice, medical and forensic settings where I specialize in the assessment and treatment of clinical, behavioral and forensic concerns with a focus on adolescents, young adults and mature adults. I provide psychological assessments to determine wha...
With a bachelors and masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, Kristen enjoys working with clients of varied ages, cultures, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, and life experiences. As a Certified Trauma Practitioner, Kristen has a unique skill set to help clients of all ages address issues of trauma and/or abuse. She understands the importance of building...
I have 20 years of experience specializing in identifying the cause of learning struggles. I provide screenings and full evaluations for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and all other educational disabilities, including Autism and Intellectual disabilities. Follow up counseling can also be provided to help clients maximize their learning potential and understand their own strengths and...
I specialize in supporting young children and their families. I help families facing parent/child conflict, divorce, grief, behavioral issues, school/social problems, sibling difficulties, general anxiety/depression and aggression. My therapeutic work is focused on strengthening parent/child relationships. I collaborate with families to foster understanding and create developmentally appropriat...
Life provides many challenges; challenges that are sometimes hard to face and that may seem impossible to overcome. I provide a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere where clients can explore the challenges they face and partner with them as they seek positive change in their lives. My previous 20-year career as a secondary educator prepared me for the work I do today. Many of my clients are students...
It has been my life's greatest pleasure to help my clients overcome obstacles in every stage of their lives and to achieve happiness and fulfillment in their lives. It is heart-warming to mentor others to work through their differences, difficulties and conflicts. My 20 years of psychotherapy with diverse clientele and cultures has allowed me to fine tune a wide variety of tools and treatment...
Is your child struggling at home or school with emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties? I specialize in treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, mood inconsistencies, social skills deficits, behavioral problems, poor self-esteem, ADHD, learning disabilities and adjustment problems (e.g., parental divorce). My particular area of expertise is working with children with ASD. My...
I am passionate about reducing suffering. My expertise is in helping women and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stressed/overwhelmed or "not good enough". I help women on their paths to parenting whether they are dealing with infertility, experiencing challenges in pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, or needing support in parenting their children or balancing the demands of their...
I believe that treatment should focus on making peoples' lives better, on improving their relationships, on helping them understand who they are, and on making sure that progress and healing continues long after treatment ends. I have more than fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, in outpatient and inpatient settings, and in homes throughout the...
My role as a therapist is to give you a safe and peaceful space in which you can find hope and make the changes you desire for yourself. I have 20 years of experience working with a diverse population children, teens, young adults, couples and families. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy components, overall wellness integration and mindfulness techniques. I am...
