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
At Kids on the Move, our mission is to support the development of young children and adolescents through our five main programs: Early Intervention, Early Head Start, Autism Center, Mental Health, and Respite Care. We provide critically needed services to improve the quality of life for children as they learn to thrive with developmental and physical disabilities. Overall, we strive to empower...
My approach is both directive and accepting. I am a client-centered therapist. I can help solve problems that can take years to resolve on their own by teaching new skills and giving homework to practice in between sessions. At the same time I allow clients to dictate the goals, pace, and intensity of their counseling sessions. I don't fix people. I look for what is going right and help you or...
Let's face it; sometimes being human can be downright overwhelming. Managing a family and a household on top of navigating work stresses and relationship and interpersonal difficulties, might leave you feeling stretched to your physical and emotional limit. Just when you think you are going to snap, your child begins having emotional or behavioral difficulties that you can’t seem to solve in th...
I work with teens, adults, and couples. At this time I am seeing clients via telehealth for those who desire at a reduced fee. I know day to day stress can be overwhelming. I am here to meet your needs and explore the parts of life that have created difficulty. You may be struggling from Insomnia, depression, anxiety, loss, or negative patterns impacting daily life. My goal is to help you find...
I have fifteen years experience working as a therapist. My clientele varies from working with children with disabilities to adults with extensive mental health issues. I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help clients accomplish their personal goals and build healthy relationships and self esteem to reach their full...
Life can be overwhelming and stressful at times. Therapy can provide the support one needs to overcome the challenges we may face. I believe each of us possesses the strength and courage needed to face life’s difficulties and make positive changes for ourselves. With respect and compassion, I would work with you to develop the most effective and empathic approach to achieving your therapeutic...
My name is Lacie Kummer and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I strive to provide valuable skills, tools, and resources to help each client create the life they want. I specialize in working with children who have behavioral challenges, adjustment/transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and also in using ...
( English | 中文 ) Physicians and other providers often send referrals who have questions or concerns over attention, memory, learning difficulties, symptoms mimic Asperger's or Autism, and school-related anxiety/ stress. Dr. Paltzer is board certified in adult neuropsychology, and pediatric neuropsychology. In most cases, she provides a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and in other...
I believe there is a balance in every facet of our lives. Balance refers to a state of equilibrium a point where we all find calm. I would venture to say a place or state we all strive to achieve. Yet, we also know our lives are filled with those times when things are just not what they used to or should be. Whether your part of a sandwich generation (caring for children as well as elderly pare...
I am a Licensed Clinical MH Counselor and Registered Play Therapist specializing in treating children, parents, and women of all ages. Having previously taught kindergarten and serving as a school counselor, I am very familiar with childhood issues and well-equipped to address them. I help women, children, and parents develop effective strategies to manage emotional and behavioral issues; as we...
I blend 25 years of years of experience and training with psychodynamic, somatic (mind/body integration), gestalt and the expressive arts, to work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in relationships, anxiety disorders, addiction, life/career transitions, PTSD and developmental trauma.My training in somatic experiencing enables me to address trauma at its bodily source -an ins...
You have the freedom to create the life that you choose. Rather than conforming and living out someone else’s vision, let’s work together to embrace and build upon the things that make you unique. I support a community that encourages people to use their abilities and talents in a productive way by working with neurodivergent (Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia) people and families to construct...
( English | español ) Do you find yourself feeling sad, irritable, and unable to sleep? Are you having difficulty experiencing joy and happiness? Do you feel disconnected from friends and family? Do you feel like they are all interfering with your daily life? Do not be discouraged. If you are reluctant to seek help, please know you have support from a professional who is here to help and guide ...
Beth Pilous-Smith earned her master's degree in clinical community counseling from John Carroll University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Capella University. She has more than 15 years of clinical and supervisory experience in both community mental health and private practice, working with all ages and specializing in abuse, trauma and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder...
Hello and Welcome. Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Bill Hehner. I work with children, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief and loss, oppositional-defiant youth and parenting. My approach is eclectic and I utilize a number of methods to help an individual achieve their counseling goals. I have a deep...
