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 enjoy working with a wide range of clients. I have 20 plus years of experience. I have spent a significant amount of that time working with transitional age youth and adolescents. I have worked as a targeted case manager and I am well versed in all of the resources that the Erie area has available and know how to access those services. I am very comfortable working with people that have adhd,...
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I believe in the power of the arts, humor, connection and play as vehicles for transformation and healing, whether you're a child, teen, or adult. I work with folks who want to improve their communication, have thriving relationships, and just feel a whole lot better! Life is messy and constantly changing! Whether you are experiencing a major life transition, relationship or career change, or...
Hello, my name is Mary Lynn Widseth, my passion is helping people learn to understand themselves and those around them. I currently hold a master's degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling. I am a licensed LPC(Licensed Professional Counselor) and certified as CRC ( Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) whose area of focus is children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum...
Dr. Krone has highly specialized skills in diagnostic, cognitive, psycho-educational, and neuropsychological assessment. She is a skilled provider of evidence based and empirically supported therapies for children, adolescents, and adults who are adjusting to new diagnoses and chronic physical or mental health issues. For more than a decade, her work has focused on disorders in context of ADHD....
I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, specializing in trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions. I work collaboratively with my clients and their family and I tailor interventions based on the presenting client’s individualized concerns. I like using a strength based approach with my clients....
The trial and error of navigating school stress, family/peer relationships, and normal development can be a particularly difficult time for young people and their families. This stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and loneliness; children and teens may act-out, isolate themselves, or engage in self-harm behaviors. It is my goal to provide children/teens and their...
Sunrise ABA & Autism Services, L.L.C. was founded by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Mamie A. Turner, M.A., BCBA. Mamie has been working in the field of Psychology her entire career. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jackson State University, Jackson, MS and her Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. After completing her Behavi...
My purpose is to be a helpful companion to people with a variety of goals: to live well, to create oneself, to understand more deeply and grow, and to cultivate the kinds of relationships that give life meaning and joy. A therapeutic partnership allows us to explore our patterns of living—of thinking, relating, communicating and behaving—and remake them to make life more satisfying. I partner w...
Life can be a beautiful journey however there are challenges that we face as individuals and in our personal relationships with our spouse, children or others that can make this journey difficult. I am a bilingual therapist dedicated to helping my clients gain the insight and coping skills to help navigate through these challenges. This is why I enjoy working with children, teens, individuals,...
I love to work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from all backgrounds. I use a person-centered approach. I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults for depression, anxiety, PTSD, abuse/assault, eating disorders, ADHD, gender/sexual identity, financial stress, autism, relationship issues, addiction, etc. I am also certified in the Positive Parenting Program (PPP)...
I come to you believing this: the power of emotions is incredible. They can shape our identities, impact how we interact with others and can be the underlying source of ongoing and situational problems. I work with adolescents, young adults, and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the state of Illinois. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience working with individuals of all ages but have primarily worked with youth clients. I have worked in schools, community mental health, addiction treatment and the juvenile detention center. I am certified in Moral Reconation Therapy, a...
I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space. I am an openly gay therapist and have been in practice for over 15 years. Many of my clients are lesbian, gay, bisexuaI, transgender, queer or people with disabilitie...
