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
Today, you have taken an important first step by seeking therapeutic support for the challenges you are facing. Life is a wonderful journey. Though rewarding, sometimes life presents us with situations that can be difficult, overwhelming, stressful and sometimes traumatic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) is evidenced based and proven to help with trauma, anxiety, family, relationships, work...
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourag...
Yes, we are accepting new clients please email for an appointment!!! Phone calls will be returned Friday and Saturdays! Life is a journey that we are all on. While on this journey we can sometimes get turned around. This happens to many of us at one point or another. Sometimes it feels like a rut other times it feels overwhelming but clarity is ahead! At Through The Forest Counseling, we...
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Not currently accepting clients. Acceptance, kindness and support are the foundation of my work. Together we can work on taking steps to change what isn't working and addressing what is holding you back. It can be difficult, but breaking from unsuccessful patterns of behavior holds the possibility of contentment and fulfillment. Therapy can be the key to help identify problems, offer solutions ...
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor that completed her Undergraduate studies at Siena Heights University with her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services. It was then that she started volunteering her time during her practicum at Ele's Place, a Bereavement Center for children, and started specializing in grief and loss work. Stacy went on to attain her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009...
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I am passionate about helping families find balance and maintain connection despite the constant demands and pressures of modern life in the Bay Area. I have been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, and families since 2009. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 98916) and specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families affected by...
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Meg Humphrey is a Practice Co-Owner of Breakwater Associates. She is a Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist who is certified by the SC Board of Education as a School Psychologist II and by The National Association of School Psychologists as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Meg completed her undergraduate work at the College of Charleston and received a Bachelor of Science degree in...
When you are hurting and feel alone, remember it is temporary. There is a helping hand. As a solution focused therapist, I can help you to create and achieve a new you. Sometimes we need an objective witness to help manifest our dreams. I see individuals, couples, families and groups for mental health and substance abuse treatment. I understand family dynamics and the expectations we put on...
