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
As an occupational therapist, I take a holistic, experiential, relational approach to helping individuals find connection, healing, and satisfaction in their life. Occupational therapy is rooted in the goal of supporting you in engaging more fully in the parts of life that are most important to you; from your relationship with yourself, to your work, play, rest, and relationships with others. I...
Amanda L. Harmon, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor. She graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a MA in Counseling, specializing in the fields of mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy. Amanda is a certified Mental Health Specialist and Child Mental Health Specialist, and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on Tra...
I offer clients a safe space to learn, grow and heal. I empower clients to be their genuine selves. Learn how to identify and respond to feelings while learning positive coping strategies. Parents of challenging children will be given opportunities to learn coping strategies to manage the hard times. Fostering a strong self-esteem is critical to success in relationship building. Call me. Let me...
I believe that you have innate goodness and worth, coupled with the need to be seen and valued for your creativity and unique contributions. It requires strength to find more clarity and possibility in your life, and I honor your courage. With my patient and innovative counseling methods, I will support you to remember and revitalize those aspects of yourself that may have become forgotten and...
With over 30 years of experience in school psychology, I can help you identify the cause of your child's learning and/or behavioral problems and offer actionable recommendations for you, your child, and the school. Experienced with all aspects of learning disabilities, autism spectrum, health impairments such as ADHD and anxiety, trauma history, and traumatic brain injury and offering my...
We’re living in challenging times. If you feel overwhelmed with feelings of fear, loneliness, depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. Maybe the trauma of your past continues to resurface, making it hard to move forward in your relationships, your work, or toward your goals. People are not built to solve everything alone. Working with an experienced & compassionate therapist can help lighten yo...
I love working with adolescents and children, but also enjoy working with adults as well. My therapy approach is tailored to the individual and their needs and goals. My approach will typically include one, or a combination of, the following; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), as well as Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I work with clients to address a vari...
Children, adolescents, young adults, and their families may require psychoeducational evaluation for many different reasons. Is your child struggling in school and you're wondering why? Does your child require testing for private school admission? Does your adolescent or young adult require an evaluation for accommodations on SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized testing? My goal with every clie...
I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and I have learned over the years, that my clients are often my greatest teachers. I believe in meeting people where they are and working with my clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to their unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, I also provide psychological testing/evaluation services. I hold a Master's...
Making the choice to seek support means that you have already considered the ways that you may like to see things change or improve. I work collaboratively with my clients to inspire hope that we all have the ability to transform struggles into opportunities and turn goals into realities. My interventions help to provide insight and understanding, improve communication, foster the development o...
I am the owner and sole therapist of Uptown Counseling LLC and have provided mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings since 2011. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and their families; I help clients learn how to get along with others, utilize healthy coping skills, and ultimately, learn how to love themselves. My main goal is to empower clien...
Thomaston Counseling Center is one of Connecticut’s top counseling centers dedicated to providing an at home feeling with our patients. Our home is your home! We offer many high quality mental health services to adults, children, and families. Our beautiful victorian office is conveniently located off the highway in Litchfield County and near Waterbury. We are tucked up on the hill with lots of...
** Please note, Nancy is not taking new clients until January 2021** Nancy takes a strengths based approach to therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families. All people have an inherent emotional strength and only through building on that strength can further emotional growth occur. Nancy specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other emotional and ment...
Are patterns of mental and emotional pain keeping you from a life of joy and meaning? Maybe you feel misunderstood or judged. I am a psychodynamically oriented therapist and offer holistic approaches to help you walk a path of personal growth and transformation. I am also trained in a mindfulness-based, body-centered psychotherapy known as Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy. I...
My ideal client is someone who is coming to therapy to grow and become their best version of themselves. I am trained in treating trauma and PTSD. I have a growing passion in addressing body image concerns and healthy lifestyles. I have a passion for working with children on the autism spectrum and their family members. I enjoy utilizing multiple different therapeutic techniques and tools to he...
