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 Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. I completed my Master's Degree at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. For the past ten years I’ve been working in a variety of roles in a non-profit, social services agency, providing guidance and support to individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, depression, bipolar disorder,...
Hello and Welcome! You may have began your search because you are struggling with something in your life or because you want to be proactive in your mental healthcare. People come to therapy for many different reasons. Whatever that reason, mental healthcare providers are here to help you along the way. My name is Kaymarie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed & Board Certifie...
In addition to group therapy, I provide psychological screenings and evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking answers about themselves or their loved ones and who are ready to work collaboratively to illuminate their lives. Whether you are seeking services for therapy or psychological testing, we will work together to create individualized goals to provide personally...
Generally, my clients are searching for assistance and guidance in what can be a very confusing mental health field. I provide counseling services for individuals and consulting/training services for businesses as well. Very often, my clients are looking for experience, relate-ability and a diverse background to help them navigate what they are going through. My practice, GSG Counseling, is a...
Life can be tough at times. We get overwhelmed or down and aren’t sure how to move forward. This is normal. Sometimes, these feelings get so intense that it’s hard to find our way out of them. If you find yourself in this situation, I’m here to help. I'm Megan Caldwell, and I’m a APC at Ray of Hope Counseling Services, under the clinical direction of Lynn Thompson Umstead. Using DBT techniques,...
Counseling can help you through challenging times and be life changing. I have dedicated myself to helping adults with serious life challenges by providing therapy and education to empower my clients to: make sense of their feelings, not feel alone, hurt less, re-frame their life narratives, develop healthy coping skills, and feel more confident. I specialize in life transitions, grief, loss,...
I work with children ages 5 and up who struggle with ADHD, anxiety and socialization issues. I also provide parent training for those families who are seeking support and guidance managing their child’s special needs. Additionally, I am very experienced with adults dealing with anxiety, depression and domestic violence. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and a Special Educat...
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I specialize in neurobiology-informed psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, attachment issues, etc.. My approach is integrative and whole person wellbeing focused. Psychological issues closely interact with physical health issues, such as chronic illness/pain, energy deficiency, sleeping, memory loss, eating/weight issues, etc. In therapy, I will work with you on the...
As a School Psychologist, I work with individuals birth through adult for comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations. Assessments completed for giftedness, intellectual disabilities, twice exceptional/2e, Autism, dyslexia and other learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, ADHD, etc. I can provide recommendations for special education consideration, or for Section 504 accommodations for...
At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control. These cognitive problems can cause people to struggle in school or at work, in their relationships, or at managing their daily affairs. We help people...
Karen is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 10 years’ experience counseling children and families. She specializes in behavioral concerns, social skill development, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma and divorce. Karen has extensive experience and training in the treatment of trauma and the impact of unfortunate events on the entire family. She enjoys working wit...
In the midst of it all, don’t forget about YOU. Through my specialized work with High Needs children, teens, and adults, I have learned to take notice of the forgotten needs of driven yet exhausted parents and siblings. Family members are often neglected through the course of treatment of their loved one. My passion is providing care to the whole family unit. YOUR NEEDS MATTER and are a necessa...
Any time is the right and most divine time for change. I believe that as a therapist I have the unique opportunity to step into the lives of my clients. This has allowed me to learn and grow with them while they take the next steps in their personal journey. Overall, my goal as a Marriage and Family Therapist is to support individuals, couples and families with gaining and strengthening the...
I received a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL in 2008 and have been working as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for ten years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents ages 5-18, adults, and families coping with concerns including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues, co-dependency, depression, domestic...
