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
Whether you’re someone who has dealt with difficult emotions your entire life or it’s a new feeling for you, I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have someone meet them where they are at, in that experience. I believe in a client driven approach and would aim to support you in navigating towards your goals with an empathetic, culturally sensitive and unbiased lens. I have experience...
I’m an adoption-competent therapist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.). Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from pre- and post-adoption experiences. With early intervention, they can address and overcome these challenges. As an adoption-competent therapist, I have the skills and experience needed to address these issu...
Have you or your child hit a wall in your ability to move forward despite your best efforts at seeking therapy & meds? Is your family life suffering from the symptoms of your ADHD? Your Child's ADHD/ASD? I can help. Neurofeedback is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADHD. You know that your child is wonderful, you know that you have been tryin...
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strength...
I’m an adoption-competent therapist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.). Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from pre- and post-adoption experiences. With early intervention, they can address and overcome these challenges. As an adoption-competent therapist, I have the skills and experience needed to address these issu...
I see children all ages. I use experiential play therapy, sand tray, expressive art therapy, & Filial Therapy. Issues: anxiety, depression, “don’t fit in” children, “acting out” behaviors & difficulties. The family is included as much as possible. I work with County Social Work Units - Child Protection, Foster Care related issues; Reactive Attachment Disorder, Complex Trauma, & other concerns. ...
I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade now, with the past four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I have worked as an outpatient counselor, a counselor on an inpatient psychiatric unit, a counselor in a residential treatment center, and as a conductor of autism assessments (using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule). I have experience work...
Are you feeling stuck or trapped? Do you need to drop into greater self-awareness or “grounding”, but you keep getting “triggered” and respond in your old ways? Have you tried meditation or yoga, yet feel something is missing? Have you sensed true “flow” and playfulness in your interactions with others or within yourself, but, sadly, it is just not consistent? Does your composure disappear when...
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We love childhood & honor parenthood! My associates & I are passionate about treating children & adolescents between the ages of 4-18. Clients overcome a variety of childhood challenges including trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, anger & meltdowns, parent-child conflict, separation/divorce, academic challenges, & bullying, etc. We specialize in therapy for neuro-diverse children across...
I have worked with children and families, in the mental health field, for over 5 years and received my M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2015. I have a particular passion and focus in providing children and their families emotional and behavioral support, while assisting them in managing life’s daily stressors and navigating difficult transitions. I...
Welcome and thank you for considering Sense of Self Portland for your counseling/therapy needs! I believe strongly that everyone can benefit from having a safe and neutral place to discuss any and all aspects of their life and to share their struggles and successes. I love working with people from all walks of life and hope that my humanistic & person-centered style can help support you along i...
**Currently Accepting New TeleHealth and In-Office Clients** Carlee specializes in working with young children, adolescents, and families using play and expressive therapy techniques. Carlee is a family therapist, working through a systemic lens. She believes including the family and other systems in treatment is the most effective in resolving presenting problems. Carlee is a client-centered...
Life transitions can be tough. Did you just get a new job, start college, or recently graduate? Maybe you just got engaged and are struggling with this big change in your life. Or you’re experiencing communication difficulties in your long time marriage. These transitions in life can be draining emotionally, increasing anxiety and sadness. You may notice that you distance yourself from others,...