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 was born in Hollywood, Florida. At age 10, my family and I moved to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, South America where I lived for eight years until graduating from high school. I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. In 2008, I earned my Master degree in Service Agency Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In...
My work is compassion centered, life-affirming, and kind. My office is a safe space to explore neurodivergence and gender/sexual identity. I provide support to adults and adolescents impacted by autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My area of specialty is treatment of anxiety (including OCD) and depression co-occuring with autism or ADHD using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution...
All of my work is based on a foundation of respect for individual and family strengths and abilities. I provide a comfortable place for folks to identify and explore issues that may be getting in the way of happy family relationships. Everyone has unique skills that they often don't recognize. Together we identify them and then fill in gaps with added skills. I have a special interest in...
W. Sidney Young, Ph.D. is a Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist and former US Army (Active Duty/Army Reserve) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Chaplain/Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). Dr. Sid is the founder of Premier Psychological Counseling and Consulting, PC (Premier PCC) and Premier TMS. He has extensive experience with treating children, adolescents and adults suffering from Personality Disorders,...
I am passionate about helping you create the life that you want and to step into your authentic self. We are complicated beings with many layers of "stuff" that can be difficult to navigate. Maybe you are going through a life transition, struggling with anxiety, grieving, searching for connection, needing more self care, whatever it may be, therapy is a journey to a more fulfilling and meaningf...
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The Center provides counseling for children, teens, and adults. Our therapists help individuals, couples, and families pursue growth, face life challenges, and enhance their communication and relationships. The faith-integrated counseling we offer recognizes that our spirituality can support and guide us. Our mission includes serving those who might not otherwise be able to afford counseling. W...
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, attention and focus difficulties, self harm, broken families. Many symptoms can be minimized by learning relaxation exercises, building strengths, learning distraction activities and improving communication skills. Academic and work...
Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or are simply in need of a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing the struggles that you feel and increasing your enjoyment of life. I have experie...
LIFE CAN BE DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY WHEN SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS. FEELINGS OF ANGER, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ARE NORMAL FEELINGS FOR ALL OF US. HOWEVER, IF THEY GET OUT OF CONTROL OR INTERFERE WITH OUR DAILY FUNCTIONING......THAT IS A RED FLAG THAT A PERSON NEEDS HELP. COUNSELING OFFERS COPING STRATEGIES TO HELP A PERSON GET THEIR LIFE BACK ON TRACK. I SPECIALIZE IN RATIONALE EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR...
