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 or your child finding it difficult to pay attention, comprehend new material, focus in class, or at work/home? Have you or your child found it difficult to handle various life stressors, understand social cues, or feel generally overwhelmed? Whether you or your child have been referred by another professional for a psychological evaluation/diagnosis, or you are interested in understandi...
Are you ready to make a change for yourself? In therapy, you can learn about and experience a wide range of emotions which will ultimately lead you to a happier life. Is it challenging? Yes. Is it worth it? Double yes. You got this! I am passionate about guiding individuals to seeing their true potential and believing in themself. My specialties include crisis management, trauma, suicide...
My professional life has been devoted to serving people with special needs and their families by working with them, their schools, agencies, and other providers to help develop plans that will help each person reach their goals. I offer help with psychoeducational assessments, consultation, advocacy, and psychological counseling. I also work with you and your providers, and conduct staff...
Ayhanna Williams is dedicated to her work helping clients manage their emotions and develop healthy coping skills as they go through the different stages of life. Ayhanna’s approach is focused on emphasizing therapeutic approaches with her unique understanding of cultural awareness. Her training concentrated on relational & trauma-informed care from social-emotional & strengths-based perspectiv...
(Telemedicine appts via video offered during the coronavirus outbreak for your safety). What worries you about your child? Is your child easily angered, irritable, argumentative, has peer related conflicts and lacks interest in activities that were previously enjoyed? Do they lack motivation and/or have a Learning Disability that has impacted their self-esteem? Does your child have difficulty...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment, PTSD), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, and couples and family work. I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. When working with couples I utilize the research and theories of the Gottman Method developed by...
Kids, teens, and college students are often dealing with an overwhelming amount of stress. Parents' goals for their children aren't to survive but to thrive. Parents cultivate this by teaching their children skills such as modeling how to work through difficulties or mistakes, guiding them in how to process through emotions, and helping their child to understand their own needs. Teaching these...
I believe in guiding clients to create effective and obtainable treatment plans and celebrate their achievement. By meeting clients where they are, applying active listening and having sincere concern for well-being, I am dedicated to supporting clients in better understanding the cause of difficulties and attaining their goals while drawing on their strengths. While my specialty is working wit...
Hi! My name is Alexandra Zelek, I am a limited licensed mental health therapist at a private practice called the Galvin Growth Group in Novi, Michigan. I have had the privilege of working with a large variety of clients with many different backgrounds, struggles, diagnoses, needs, and goals. I specialize in working with youth, teen, and adult clients with mental health disorders, behavioral...
When I was in the military, I discovered one of my passions; listening and helping others find their voice and live a better quality of life. I know the struggles veteran’s deal with and my hope is to help find special something in their lives that will comfort their struggles. I also know that family means everything to me. I have a strong belief that life can be messy, things can be...
My goal is to provide a therapy experience that is predicated upon compassion, enthusiasm and creativity. I understand that change can be uncomfortable and my treatment philosophy is to provide a supportive and safe therapeutic environment. I specialize in working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. It has been my privilege and passion to practice in the Shenandoah Valley for the p...
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to review my profile as your potential therapist/partner in creating healing and happiness in your life. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all deserve to be heard and all deserve to live our best lives. I believe that we are able to improve our emotional and mental well-being by exploring our past while focusing on our present and future. When we are...
( English | español ) In recent years there has been an increase in mental health referrals for young children (3-6 years of age). They are having difficulty in developing emotional and social skills which they need to succeed at home, day care and pre-kinder school. Parents' main complaints are that their child is having frequent "emotional meltdowns", "temper tantrums", "verbal and physical...
Welcome! Our practice offers neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing and psychotherapy provided by exceptional clinicians. Our experienced clinicians focus on providing the highest quality of care in a warm, supportive environment. We are committed to evidence-based practices in both testing and therapy to ensure that we can help you meet your goals (and your child/teen realize their t...
Parenting a child with behavior and emotional issues can feel like an exceptionally difficult task. Our therapists are here to listen to you, help you understand your child's needs, and work with your child to help improve their experience in the world. Our approach to child therapy is highly individualized. We formulate a therapeutic treatment plan that is based on the child's current level of...
