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
Are you looking for someone who has experience working with both mental health issues and Autism Spectrum Disorder/Intellectual Disabilities? A dual diagnosis leads to unique behavioral and emotional difficulties. Individual and family-focused therapy and education can help individuals improve their behavioral and emotional responses to the environment so that they can lead a more independent a...
My ideal clients are kids that are struggling with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other behavioral issues who need to learn better ways to cope. Other ideal clients would be parents/families with children who have special needs and need support, education and guidance to cope and manage their feelings and relationships as they may relate to the unique stressors of having a child with a...
I am a dedicated and creative provider of evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a certificate in Child and Family Therapy, extensive understanding of child development, and utilize modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family systems theory, and talk therapy in my practice. I strongly value a team approach, collaborating with...
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I am committed to supporting women and families by providing direct support, building communities, offering training and consultation to therapists, perinatal providers and medical professionals. My practice is designed to be a neutral safe space. I aim to be there for you every step of your journey,...
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I am a firm believer in the importance of making healthy changes in ourselves, as we continue to grow and heal through life’s challenges. I have provided individual, couples and family therapy. As a family system trained clinician I am well versed in family functioning and treatment planning...
Are you feeling hurt or overwhelmed by something that happened to you? Do you find yourself stuck in upsetting patterns of thinking, feeling or behaving that make it difficult to move forward and make decisions in your personal or professional life? Considering making changes in your life can feel daunting but counseling can provide support and guidance as you continue building a more fulfillin...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Stephanie Velasco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. Stephanie worked for 2 years in the suburbs of Philadelphia before moving to the South Bay. Stephanie has spent the majority ...
We all go through adverse life experiences that can take a toll on our emotional well-being. The stress of the past can sometimes end up following us and continuing to drive how we feel and the decisions we make. However, these hardships that we go through do not have to end up hindering our functioning and stagnating our growth. I also specialize in depression, self-esteem, anxiety, women and...
NOW PROVIDING VIRTUAL COUNSELING THROUGH TELEMEDICINE! Cara Ann Stillwell is a clinician on staff at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. Cara is a NYS Licensed Social Worker, who earned her degree through Stony Brook University. Cara has professional experience in the mental health field providing individual and family therapy. She works with a variety of ages including children 5 and older,...
My priority is to provide my clients a safe haven: a place where they can feel comfortable enough to disclose their personal lives. I feel that therapy should be a collaborative process between therapist and client working together to promote self awareness through internal exploration. People achieve change by allowing themselves to uncover and process past experiences that affect emotional...
When you are feeling stressed, burned out, or overwhelmed to the point it is impacting your day-to-day life, it helps to talk with someone who is both kind and practical — offering hope and nonjudgmental support, but also collaborating with you on finding real solutions. We all need a guide sometimes when life is hard. I am the type of therapist who will provide validation when you need it but...
Everyone has a story....and the chapters in it are determined by the choices we make. With the right tools, support, and encouragement, we can make the later chapters into a bestseller! Welcome to the Man-Up Counseling and Mentoring Centers, where we specialize in cultivating the formative, developmental years, of your child's story. Borrowing from the philosophy of the late Frederick Douglas; ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the mental health field for 8 years. I have worked with adults who have co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health concerns, HIV/AIDS, Probation/Parole. I have extensive experience with teenagers who have behavioral problems, mental health issue, and attachment dysfunction. My primary focus has been on helping youth negotiate...
Holistic Healing embodies the practice of health and wellness with consideration to the entire person, integrating the mind, body & spirit. It takes into account the internal and external factors affecting the individual and their approach to life, incorporating the significance of the physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental elements that condition the mind. Holistic...
