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
Does your child struggle to make or keep friends? Does he or she feel uncomfortable or anxious in social settings? Do they have difficulties communicating with others in person or using electronic communication appropriately? When a child, teen, or young adult is struggling it can negatively impact the family unit and have lasting effects on the individual. Therapy is a safe and supportive...
I strive to provide clients of diverse backgrounds with a therapy experience that is authentic, relaxing and a place for human connection free of judgment. My hope is my client will recognize their strengths and be an active participant in their journey towards peace. I have extensive experience and knowledge supporting children and young adults who are severely impacted by autism (in-home earl...
Throughout life we encounter the variety of ways which we have been holding ourselves back, feeling stuck, repeating patterns. I want to help you thrive. You might feel that you're not fully present in your day to day life. You begin to experience increased feelings of distress about your state of being, a wish to change, a wish to enhance your skills in relationships, or an urge to expand your...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and work with a delightful therapy dog, Piper. With so much happening in the world and our own "backyard" it can fee overwhelming. I offer Telehealth services if indicated and most insurance providers are making this easier during this time of high stress and uncertainty. Utilizing a collaborative, client centered approach, I am here to provide support,...
I have a great passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and often use models that include cognitive-behavioral and family-centered elements, as well as the ACT theory. Because people and situations are all unique, I also believe in the importance of collaborating with individuals and families to find a therapeutic...
It is understandable when life becomes difficult. It takes courage to step out and look for a new set of answers. Sometimes it's a stressor from our family, a trauma from just living life, or serving our country in the military. The challenge to cope can be extremely painful, as it commonly is, with Depression, Anxiety, loss, or events like abandonment or grief. Understanding means listening,...
**I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME***NO ESTOY ACEPTANDO A NUEVOS PACIENTES EN ESTE MOMENTO. Are you or someone you love struggling with autism, trauma, depression, or anxiety? Maybe you desire to see changes in your life but need extra support to make those changes a reality. Or perhaps you are feeling stuck and are wondering if there is any hope for you. I am a bilingual...
It’s no secret. Many boys hate the idea of therapy or even just talking about their feelings. I’ve been working almost exclusively with boys (ages 5-18) and their families for over 15 years. If your son and family feel overwhelmed or distant from each other, I take a fresh look at your family’s unique strengths and build on these to work through conflict, reconnect, and re-establish joy as a da...
It's about balance. Allow me and Fulcrum 624 LLC to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Consultant, Habilitative Interventionist, Behavioral Interventionist, Coach and Sports/Performance Counselor. I am passionate about my work, the therapeutic process and assisting others. I have worked in the mental health field since 2000, holding a number of titles and duties. I work with: adults,...
I work with adults of any age and adolescents 15+. My clinical focus revolves around bolstering clients' existing strengths, support networks, personal growth, and resiliency. My background allows me to provide mental health services in a connective way while being both innovative and flexible in my work. I specialize in areas of identifying and healing from trauma, LGBTQ identities, gender...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My counseling philosophy is rooted in the concept of establishing a safe space that is non-judgmental, where clients can heal and grow at their own pace. I work with each client to build a strong therapeutic alliance utilizing empathetic dialogue, to develop a unique therapeutic plan that is shaped by each client's own personal needs and goals. Within this framework and...
I believe that all of us have the ability to be great, but there are challenges that get in the way. My passion is to help you realize who you are and what you can accomplish despite those challenges. I want to motivate and help you to do the work you need to be a better person, spouse, partner, parent, or friend. I know that we all have things going on, my goal is to be there for you through i...
Children & Adolescents struggle with emotions, thoughts, & beliefs, but at times don't have the words or life experiences on which to reflect and find solutions. Acting out behaviors can be an expression of unmet needs, uncommunicated truths, insufficient coping skills to manage stressors / challenges, and can be signals that something is not OK. Families & individuals can communicate, heal, gr...
I have experience with treating clients with a variety of diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality Issues, Transgender issues, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Behavioral and Parenting Issues. I've worked in the Behavioral Health Unit of a local hospital for the past several years and have practiced...
You’re finding it more and more difficult to hold it all together. After pushing down your emotions and feelings for so long, there is all of a sudden very little space to hold anything else. You’re forgetting things, it’s hard to concentrate, you’re irritable, your body aches. There are times when you feel you could jump out of your skin from the racing thoughts, and there are times where you...
