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
In addition to my Master’s in Community Counseling, I am also fellow of the Harris Institute of Infant Mental Health (IMH) and am a nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist. In addition, I enjoy working with elementary and middle school age children struggling with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, ADHD (both assessment and treatment), anger and emotional reactivity...
Sarah began her career in community and school-based mental health in 2013; and has practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2016. Sarah received her B.A. in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley and received her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Sarah has extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adults, families, couples, and children. She is...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!** I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several areas of specialization. I received a doctoral degree in clinical/ child psychology from Yeshiva University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from New York University. Throughout my years of training I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. While I am flexible ...
When your child is struggling, it can help to gather information about how they learn, process information, and relate to others. I specialize in child and adolescent assessment and consultation to help families and school teams better understand a client’s educational needs, interests, and goals. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, with a focus on resilience. Through the assessme...
Sharon Benekohal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a 30-year resident of Champaign-Urbana. Sharon has been a social worker for 17+ years and has a dual specialization in mental health and the schools. Sharon believes the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides ...
Life is a journey of ups and downs. The only thing we can be certain of is that change is inevitable. Healing starts with building a trusting relationship. I am committed to offering clients a safe space, free of judgment, where they feel comfortable, supported, and heard. We will work collaboratively to discover ways to cope with painful feelings or situations. I enjoy helping clients to ident...
I am here to work with and guide you whether you are seeking support, personal growth, change, ways to cope, or simply a safe space to reflect. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I believe whole heartedly in the value of attending to the whole person (considering all areas of wellness) to encoura...
Thank you for taking interest in my profile! Searching for the right therapist is the first step towards achieving growth and change in your life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Behavior Specialist. My goal is to create a safe, comforting environment for exploration of past experiences and life challenges. I work with clients to identify...
My mission is to help clients learn new ways to cope with behavioral issues, grief, and relationship issues and provide them with an integrated therapy which combines behavioral and psychoanalytic approaches. It is my goal to develop strong working relationships as I focus on helping my clients find solutions to their emotional challenges and to work through crisis, trauma and transitions so th...
I work with you, how you need me to work with you. I understand that everyone is different so I strive to be flexible and versed in multiple counseling theories to be able to provide you with the right combination of services that improve your quality of living. I understand that you are a human being. You are not an issue or a problem but you are a person. My mission is to help empower you to...
I am so pleased that you found your way to my front door. Please know that you have found a place of kindness and gratitude as you embark on a new journey of healing and restoration. The journey may not always be easy, but together there is peace and joy in the destination’s end. As a licensed mental health and licensed addiction therapist, I am trained and utilize two primary therapeutic...
Have you recently experience a loss or life change? I work with people adjusting to new situations. I also enjoy working with children and teens. I have a trauma informed approach and have been certified as a Brief Strategic Family Therapist. I have a passion for working with families and improving their relationships with each other through healthy communication. You will experience a relaxed ...
Welcome! There is a place for both adults, children and teens in my practice. I am passionate about helping those who have experienced trauma as a child or adult move onto the road of healing and wholeness again. Attachment work with children and their family's is another of my specialties, along with working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. ...
Thank you for considering my services. I'm a school psychologist with a specialization in attention and autism spectrum disorders who found my way into private practice. For the last five years I have worked in private practice providing evaluation and therapy services to children and their families for learning, mood, and behavioral needs. As a school psychologist I also offer educational...
I am currently full and unable to accept new clients. I am both a licensed psychologist and a school psychologist. I have extensive training and experience working with school-aged kids both inside and out of school. Additionally, I offer psychological testing to determine if kids/teens have learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or other mental health conditions. I look forwar...
