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
We can often feel overwhelmed, confused and drained by life challenges and are seeking some direction to lighten the day-to-day load. Children tend come to counseling because they are frequently getting in trouble at home / school. Among the emotional distress, I help individuals get in touch with their strengths and potentials. I have found that people tend to do better when they feel good abo...
*** IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE*** Hello and welcome. I am excited to be opening my private practice after years of working for Community Mental Health and in the School System! I'm excited for this new chapter and the flexibility it allows in meeting clients where they are and facilitating the journey to where they want to be. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and o...
We are a specialty clinic serving the Autism, LD and ADD community. Since 2003 Triad Psych has used its specifically designed clinical techniques and strategies to help children, teens and adults achieve their goals emotionally, academically and occupationally. Founded by a former special education teacher, Triad effectively partners with parents, schools and insurance companies to provide a wi...
“A person’s a person, no matter how small!” —Dr. Seuss. Children aren’t immune to pain and suffering, and they often have trouble dealing with feelings they don’t yet understand. This can manifest itself into behavioral issues, difficulty in school, and conflicts in the home. Whether there’s been trauma, separation from biological parents, or they are struggling with life’s daily stressors, I c...
I believe all people have internal knowledge that can be accessed in order to know how to resolve problems. I help my clients get in touch with and follow this inner knowledge. My background includes: a Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University; certification as a Rolfer by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO (2004); a Bachelor of Arts ...
It would be hard to argue that our lives haven't been a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are a child or teen dealing with peer pressure or the stressors at school, a stay at home parent trying to manage everyones busy schedules, a working professional balancing family life and the stress a job can bring, a single or divorced parent struggling to get through each day, a...
I work from a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral approach in order to challenge and reframe thoughts along with developing healthy coping strategies to counteract emotional distress. I work from a collaborative approach with the individual, family, and or couple to outline strength based goals, increase awareness, and validate given information provided. I'm a...
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become...
100% of us are grievers. 100%!!! So why do we feel so alone and isolated when we are dealing with a loss? Grief isn't just about the death of a loved one but it does include death. Grief and trauma are so closely related. You may be in the middle of a divorce, maybe you are struggling with an infertility issue or maybe you are trying to come to terms with a relationship that will never be the w...
My journey in the mental health field started 10 years ago. As a therapist specializing in trauma, I can help you in exploring your needs and feelings that have negatively impacted your lives. I have worked with children, adults, and adolescents in the community I bring extensive experience in helping clients explore negative thoughts, triggers to their anxiety and depression, and helping them ...
Children often do not have the right words to express their thoughts and feelings. I will work with your child and family to find healing. Play therapy involves children sharing their feelings and working through problems using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. I use a variety of techniques including sandtray, play therapy, art thera...
I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool. I have over 35 years of experience in various mental health/behavioral service areas. My approach to counseling demonstrates my belief that therapy allows any person to increase their self-awareness, allowing for growth and discovery...
Janet Mizzi Balser graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from Hollins University and received her Masters in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. She has over 30 years experience of working with child abuse victims and other victims of trauma. She has a facility dog, Murph, who works with her. Murph is a graduate of Canine Companions for Independence. He assists his handler by makin...
I believe in a balanced approach to emotional, mental, and physical change through the counseling process. I see counseling as a collaborative experience between client and therapist in a safe environment where we work as a team to define present problems, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I approach counseling from a...
I help families figure out how to support their children through psycho-educational assessment, parent consultation, and therapy. Raising children and teens is a challenge, and even more so when there is potentially something else getting in the way of their success at home or school. I am here to help you figure out what is going on in a nonjudgemental way, and provide you with practical next...
