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 have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families around issues related to: anxiety, depression, social problems, school and behavioral challenges, ADHD, Autism related issues, and family stressors (such as divorce, sibling conflict, loss). I enjoy helping children identify the tools and strategies that work for them to be happy and successful at home and schoo...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University, and completed an APA accredited postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. In my graduate training, I have worked within outpatient, hospital, and community mental health settings, and...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My training is in cognitive-behavior therapy but throughout the course of my professional experience, I have found that a combination of techniques and approaches are useful in treating individuals. I believe that every individual is unique and responds better to tailored therapeutic approaches. My goal in working with anyone is to be direct and genuine. I look to work...
I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Asst Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill one's potential" and to gently, assertively or aggressively address the...
It’s taken me a long time to write this because I desperately wanted my bio to communicate my heart for counseling, people, and the work that I do, but I also feel that words fall short when you’re trying to communicate something so intimate. First of all, you are brave for taking a step toward deeper healing, and I am honored that you might consider me as a support alongside you in your journe...
***Now Accepting New Clients & Video Therapy Sessions*** Seeking a therapist can be a little over whelming. It is crucial that you find the therapist that is right for you. Therapy can offer you improved mental, physical, and stronger emotional health, and well-being. Maybe that is something that you’re longing for? I use a person-centered approach, where you can obtain an empathetic,...
I have worked with youth, teens, young adults, and families in educational, community mental health, and private practice settings. I am motivated to help clients empower themselves through a strength-based approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multisystemic. I support clients who have been through trauma, harmful relationships, or who are experiencing depression, behavioral issue...
I believe I have a responsibility as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, open environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in the therapy process. I focus on patterns within and across generations of families, the balance between connectedness and individuality, and increasing an individual’s ability to cope with and tolerate stress. I work with my clients to navigate...
Hello! I'm Lisa DiGiovanni, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I would like to welcome you to my counseling and therapy practice. *I strive to provide a mindful and inviting safe place for all who need to work through life experiences and transitions. *I strive to hold the space for YOU to have awareness, understanding and healing from any trauma, stressors or disappointments along yo...
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, anger management, self-esteem issues, and adjustment to life stressors. I have also had experience working clinically with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy; pulling from cognitive behavioral therapy,...
I specialize in helping college students and young adults who are feeling down, depressed, anxious, lonely, or stuck. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling to connect and communicate well. Sometimes our lives are a little messy; my desire is to walk alongside you to target opportunities for greater life satisfaction. I am counselor with a passion to empower my clients to experien...
Dr. Joe exclusively provides psychological testing, at which he has 20+ years of experience. Testing is a great way to answer questions about what’s going on with a person in order to guide treatment and document one’s eligibility for services and funding, as well as to demystify mental processes that seem abstract and hard to understand. Testing can clarify diagnoses, give a picture of one’s...
Arianna specializes in working with children and adolescents who experience anxiety, communication challenges, challenging behaviors, and struggles with focus and attention. She has extensive experience in the field of special needs and believes in taking a whole child approach, including family members in the process, to reach therapeutic goals. Arianna has training in Trauma Informed Practice...
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Limited Licensed Psychologist. My practice is Family Counseling Services. I have worked in the field for over 15 years and have a variety of experience across multiple clinical environments. I have special interests in adoption/child welfare, trauma, developmental differences, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief and loss, career coaching,...
As a clinician, an artist and a mother, I feel we are all at our best when we have a space to unpack what's going on for us in our myriad roles in day to day life. I strive to foster a relationship with my clients that is rooted in the idea of acceptance, non-judgment, balance, and presence. My practice is rooted in both theory and play, in evidence-based practice models (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness,...
