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 am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused CBT for treating individuals who have a history of trauma. I am also experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorde...
Everyone has challenging times and hurts in their life they want to move past. Many need someone to accompany them to move through these times. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to helping people overcome trauma, grief, and disappointments to move toward the goals you want in your life. I have over 25 years of experience with children, youth and families who have experienced...
When ever someone desires a change, is exhausted with their current situation or just wants to understand the why behind present conditions; they are moving in the right direction. Let's keep that momentum going and take the next step. I specialize in behavioral changes and absolutely adore working with children. It is undeniable that early intervention is most valuable in the therapeutic proce...
Amma is a licensed clinical social worker with a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. She received her master’s degree in social work from Delaware State University. Her primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. Areas of Specialties including but not limited t...
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." --Maya Angelou. Therapy can be intimidating, and it takes great strength to make that first appointment. I am here to support you as best I can as you work toward healing and renewal. As your therapist, I will journey with you through the intense challenges and joys that life brings, and hopefully we will find some space for...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for working with children. I have training in play therapy which allows me to work with children in the most developmentally appropriate ways. I have additional training in treatment modalities for treating trauma. These tools will allow me assist children and their families in getting back to a place that feels safe, happy, and loving. I am...
As a clinician, I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults who have anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, and learning disabilities. I find joy in helping my clients set goals and acquire skills to help them deal with their unique challenges. I have a passion for working with parents on enhancing their parenting skills by helping them understand their child’s developme...
As a graduate from UT Southwestern’s Master of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program, I have in depth training in various types of counseling. I believe that each individual is an expert on their lives and experiences. I want to collaborate with people to discover that within themselves. I am passionate about helping individuals work toward having as much control over their lives as possib...
Thank you for your courage! Here, is where you begin to be heard. Where you are valued and understood. You are the expert of your own life and will have full autonomy during your journey. You're the author of your own story and will be empowered throughout this process to begin writing again . "There are years that ask questions and years that answer"- Z.Hurston. This isn't a speedy process. Th...
I have over 20 years experience working with adolescence and adults who are struggling with or have been affected by addiction issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and am there to support my client and the family system that addiction impacts. My top priority is the well-being of my clients, and I strive to provide the highest quality of therapeutic ca...
“The only way out is through.” This quote captures my belief system and was stated by the legendary psychotherapist Fritz Perls. I feel we must come face to face with addressing the hard things and process all the difficult emotions we are going through in order to create change and come out of it all in a better place. I live and breathe working with children that we at AMANI Clinical Services...
My goal as a clinician is to encourage and empower my clients to be the best version of themselves. Recognizing there is always room to grow beyond unfortunate circumstances is vital to increasing one's quality of life. Administering services within the social services spectrum with everything it entails to include but not limited to the coordination of care, community linkage and emotional...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Safety and warmth are very important to me when establishing the therapeutic relationship with my clients. I utilize my sense of humor and empathy to aid my clients to feel comfortable with being uncomfortable. I am trained to aid individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in systemic therapy. I recognize how systems can impact symptoms and I can ...
It's Monday morning and you push the snooze button five times. You just want to stay in bed and pull the covers over your head because life during Covid 19 is so overwhelming and exhausting. Perhaps you're an adult who has ADD, Anxiety or Autism and your life has been turned upside down during the last five months. Everything is new and different and you try to keep it together, but it is so ha...
I see you as a person, someone who is trying to make life work. And then, more often than not, we experience something that shakes our core. This event can begin occurring over time, or it can be a first time experience that leaves our equilibrium off-balance. Then, our thoughts begin to overwhelm us and we begin to wonder if we will ever get back on track. In short yes you can, but it is going...
