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
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...
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My goal is to provide a relaxed environment where you feel free and supported to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work to help you recognize your true emotions that may be hiding behind initial reactions of defensiveness or anger. Together, we can identify maladaptive patterns of behavior that may be contributing to symptoms of depression or anxiety, or that may be creating barriers to...
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"We can always start again. Or start over." Hello, and welcome. Why suffer longer than you need to? I invite you to come sit on my cozy couch in a peaceful environment where you will receive essential tips about how to release that dead weight that has been dragging you down. My ideal client is tired of their mental health taking over. They are tired of their anxiety keeping them up at night. T...
Hi, my name is Philip Howell and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I graduated from Asbury College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Masters Degree in Community Counseling. I have over 12 years of mental health experience working primarily w...
I prefer email & text over voice call. I hope to provide a sense of safety, trust, and acceptance. I tend to work with clients who were once like myself, unsure why they never really "fit" into different settings throughout childhood and now adulthood. It can come as feeling a tiny bit different than those around you. Maybe you did well in school and had a couple close friends, but you don't...
The Healing Center for Kids specializes in counseling and behavioral health. We are located in Orland Park and New Lenox. Our primary focus is to provide services that will help children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, ODD, OCD, grief, depression, anger management, self-harm, social skills, and trauma. In order to ensure your child is receiving the right treatment we have 10 mental health therapist...
Art therapy engages the mind, body, and spirit in ways that are distinct from verbal expression alone. At Indigo Art Therapy Studio, our registered and board certified art therapists incorporate elements of play, yoga, and mindfulness to address specific and measurable goals. Art can access emotions and memories that are beyond words. Mindfulness-based art therapy can provide respite, grounding...
North Texas Counseling offers psychological testing services. All psychological assessments include: detailed clinical review, review of pertinent records, standardized testing only with empirically validated instruments, feedback session to review results, and a written report of the assessments and treatment plan. North Texas Counseling Associates offers psychological assessments for: ADHD,...
***NOT Currently accepting ****Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, such as the outpatient therapy setting, the public school system, and the Department of Children and Families. I work with clients of all ages, but have a special interest in working with teens and young adults. I...
