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
Hello and welcome to The Sunshine's Haven Counseling Center, LLC. My name is Afiya K. Hooker and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor for the state of Alabama. The clients I serve may be experiencing feelings of depression, anger, distress and anxiety, as well as behavioral dysfunction, familial issues, or other diverse challenges. I have a passion for helping clients regain control, utilize...
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Hello! My name is Heather LaRue. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I obtained her Master degree from Friends University. I have worked in a variety of settings and has had the opportunity to work with clients of all ages including couples, individuals and children. I approach therapy from a strengths based family system perspective. I help each individual or family build o...
I consider it an honor to work in a healing profession, and I seek to treat people as such. I offer counseling services for adults, seniors, families, and children. I provide detailed diagnostic and therapeutic services with patience, competence, and compassion. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and approved license supervisor in the state of New Mexico. My therapy services include treatme...
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on taking your first step to living the life you want. I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I am here to help you achieve your goals using a strengths-based and goal oriented approach. I am here to listen and empathize while providing you with guidance to achieve the goals that a...
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them” - Albert Einstein; For several years a major focus in my practice has been working with high functioning individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. But, this hasn’t limited the breadth of my professional activities. People come to me with the “common cold” conditions of anxiety and...
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to deepen our understanding of the places where you are struggling right now and to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener and I can offer evidenc...
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Therapy is something I believe we all can benefit from at some point and time in our lives. It is a place and space where we can unload all that we carry day-to-day, whether it be work, family stressors or past traumas. In taking the time to pause and build trust together, we get the opportunity to explore who we truly are and what we might want or need for ourselves and those we love. I come...
Are you an adult or teen experiencing stress, overwhelm, anxiety and/or depression and want more happiness and hope in your life? Are you new to therapy or tired of traditional therapy that is problem focused and looking for a new approach to help increase feelings of well-being? I can help. I utilize a unique combination of solution focused therapy, biofeedback and integrative medicine techniq...
Through my 15 years of being a foster/adopt parent, I have experienced how trauma, attachment, anxiety, learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and mood disorders, affect daily functioning and the ability to enjoy life. I have come to appreciate how important it is to feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are biologically wired to need connections/relationships for optimal growth and development....
