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 focus on working in the home to assist parents/caregivers in managing their child's behavior. Behaviors in the home affect the entire unit which is why I work directly with families in their environment. I work with family's whose children exhibit challenging behaviors that include, but are not limited to; autism, emotional/behavior disorders, typical developmental behaviors, anxiety as well...
Joshua Magleby, PhD is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on the treatment of neuropsychological and psychological disorders for all age ranges. He is primarily interested in child and adolescent psychological and neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep problems. Dr. Magle...
I believe that emphasizing the individual's strengths make for a powerful tool for positive change. Having over 18 years experience working in varying school capacities, including therapist, teacher, parent coach, athletic director and parent volunteer, I am well versed in understanding how teens can struggle in their school settings and the rigors of parenting them. My goal is to cultivate...
Folayan Williams, LPC graduated from Troy University in May 2011 with a Master's Degree in Psychology/Community Counseling. Folayan has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2015. She is a certified Instructor of P.I.C.K. a Partner program. (Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge). Folayan has worked with Children, as young as 5 years old, adolescents and adults in a variety of...
Change does not occur by magic but through courage. You may want to change by tomorrow or you just may want to window shop what change might look like in your life. Wherever you are at in process of change I can collaborate with you on the goals that you wish to achieve. With almost 20 years of experience in psychotherapy practice as well as post-graduate certified training and supervision in a...
I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and work with children, teens, adults, & families experiencing a wide variety of issues. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, communication issues, behavioral concerns, trauma & other diagnoses. I have an enormous amount of experience working with victims & survivors of trauma. I am undergoing my last steps in becoming certified as a handler for a...
I have been in practice over ten years. My practice consists of children, adults, couples, and families. I also have been involved with both active/ retired military personnel and the unique issues faced by their families. My practice consists of addressing those issues ranging from those encountered by children in their school setting to various family environment and employment issues. As wel...
Here at JMJ Healthcare Services, we offer a multiple range of psychotherapy and counseling services with over 6 licensed clinical therapists. We give our patients a variety of options to choose from with specialists that will address their direct needs and concerns. We also offer medication management along with psychotherapy, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy and a multiple range...
We all deal with stress on a daily basis; it is something that many of us do not want to deal with. It takes a lot of courage and strength for one to choose counseling as an alternative way to cope with stress. It also takes a commitment for one to remain on that path. The goal of counseling is to enhance one's quality of life in his or her everyday walk and to promote self awareness. As a...
Topaz ABA provides behavior therapy and autism services to children and adolescents throughout the Austin and surrounding areas. We provide services in the home, in the community, or via telehealth. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our Board Certified Behavior Analysts work with each family to create individualized goals and behavior intervention plans that are specific ...
Finding the true origin of an issue or challenge, as well as exploring skill sets and solution paths to address this, is an ever-evolving and interesting journey. I enjoy embarking on this journey with kids, teens and adults. I utilize a strengths-based, reality-based, motivational approach. Interventions are guided by evidence-based practices and good ol' trial and error... since every person ...
Thank you for stopping to read my bio. I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor, and love, love, love helping children, adolescents, families and adults. Everyone is stressed, both children and adults, anxiety and depression are common. I am very easy going and warm, establishing therapeutic relationships quickly Along with all the myriad of modalities of counseling, I use my own folksy style of...
**Not currently accepting new clients. Please email if you'd like to be placed on a wait list. Telehealth only.** Our early childhood relationships, along with stressful and traumatic life events, deeply shape our personalities, self-esteem, and ability to understand and manage our emotions. There are legitimate reasons for our depression, anxiety, anger, and self-loathing. And I believe each o...
I believe children and families should dream, thrive, and grow together. I promote child well-being through practical and evidence-based interventions to help children and families with big feelings and big behaviors. My services include individual and family approaches to treat anxiety, depression, childhood behavior problems, attention problems/ADHD, trauma, and emotions/behaviors related to...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As a counselor, I feel it is imperative to create an environment which enables clients to truly express what their thoughts and feelings are; a person must feel comfortable in their therapeutic setting. Counseling does not need to be a fear-provoking or anxiety-inducing experience, rather it should be a place a client looks forward going to in order to become the best...
