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
Raising a child with a disability can be difficult, frustrating, and exhausting. My approach is to help act as a coach/collaborator for parents by helping support them manage emotional and behavioral issues in a positive manner. I have over 12 years experience working with children and adolescents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. My special areas of interest include: autism...
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I am a Bilingual Educational Counselor, graduated from the University El Bosque, in Bogota/Colombia(2004), where I obtained the title of Psychologist. I Completed 2 and 1/2 years of practice in Neuropsychology at the Bosque Hospital-Bogota/Colombia. I have 10 years of experience applying Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology and Special Education. I have TEA certifications as ...
Successful children are happy, socially competent and secure in developing age appropriate skills. They get along with their family, friends, and at school. What all parents want is to successfully launch their children as independent adults. This can be a daunting task in today's world. The time to identify and solve problems in this process is as early as possible. I offer both short-term and...
Licensed School Psychologist, MS, NCSP, CAS. Are you or your child finding it hard to study and getting bad grades? I work with children, teens, and adults by providing comprehensive diagnostic psycho/educational assessments including updated assessments and accommodations for college. I will test for possible learning disabilities (including Dyslexia), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
I believe therapy is a collaborative and creative endeavor, and provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you create lasting changes, and am also influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative, Relational, and Systemic approaches to therapy. I am certified in the Triple P...
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I am a warm, passionate, and creative therapist who strives to make the counseling process a positive healing experience. I utilize an eclectic approach that draws from Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Client-Centered Therapy. My desire is for you to develop the skills and confidence to handle life's concerns and challenges. I will walk beside you and your child,...
Wanting to feel better but not knowing how to make that happen is something we all struggle with at one time or another. Sometimes the hardest thing we can do is admit we need some outside help. It can also be the bravest thing we can do. I work with individuals, couples, and families who need some outside help to feel better. For over 20 years I've been helping people feel less depressed and...
*I am currently full in my practice* First, I commend you for your courage in seeking the right fit. This is not an easy task. My intention is to guide you in waking up to your true self and building your resilience. I meet you where you're at and listen to you with care. I believe you can shift on your own and that you have an innate capacity to heal. At the same time, I offer guidance and...
I am a clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst. I work with a range of individuals whose lives have become problematic due to hurt, wounding, disappointment, loss, grief and general life suffering that has resulted in symptoms of impasse, anxiety, depression, dysfunction and/or a loss of potential. My view of the therapeutic relationship is of a mutual effort to work together to discover a wa...
Therapeutic relationships can truly be life changing and transformational. The issues that are leading you to think about therapy can be worked on, leading to increased satisfaction and joy with yourself, improved relationships with others, and enhanced functioning in pursuit of the life you want. I work collaboratively with you to help you develop more flexible responses to resolve conflict....
Taking the necessary steps towards mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being is not an easy task, and does not have to be done alone. My commitment is assisting and supporting you in finding the unique tool you need to move towards long term healing. My focus is on mind, body and spirit as we work together. I respect the unique and intricate experiences and identities you bring into ...
I assist clients in helping them manage the emotions they experience in their daily lives through a strengths-based approach. During times of high stress, self-care and emotional support help improve overall functioning. Clients are encouraged to focus on their ability to effectively cope with and manage emotions, process new experiences, and identify personal strengths. It is of the upmost...
Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and ...
