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
In a rapidly changing world, one can find it challenging to deal with feeling mad, afraid, sad or even glad! My aim is to help alleviate that pain. I use an integrative approach to understand your life experiences, feelings, and the reason for seeking counsel. I believe each person already has in them the potential to grow. A personal transformation through the process of psychotherapy can help...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Video Counseling! Are you an athlete that needs help improving performance, managing athletic stress, or overcoming fear? I specialize in working with athletes and athletic organizations. I offer on site and online services so that it fits into your busy practice and competition schedule. You don't have to figure it out alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Wor...
Are you frustrated with or worried about your child? Does your child throw fits, act up in school, refuse to do homework? Is your child anxious or sad? Have they had a loss or trauma in their life? Would you like to see your child more cooperative and happier? I hope that I can help you achieve that. I am a counselor, a trained family therapist and a Registered Play Therapist supervisor, with o...
Thank you and congratulations on making yourself a priority. Who can you talk to when you're struggling with life, having anxiety, stressing, grieving, dealing with addiction, depressed, hurting, and craving healthy relationships? I am available to help you navigate your life with love. I am passionate about enlightening your confidence, structuring your self management skills, and increasing y...
The motto for my practice, “Therapy that balances nurture and challenge,” means I accept you unconditionally, even the parts of you that may be associated with shame or rejection and I believe that you're always moving towards growth. The safety created in our relationship allows you space to try on new behaviors or choices or beliefs… in short, the relationship helps you grow. I believe that...
In our office, clients are our guests. You are welcome - as an individual or a family - into a safe space, a second home. And as our guest, you will experience a comforting environment where you can share your most vulnerable moments openly, in confidence, and without judgment. Together, we will identify and address your concerns and your goals. Throughout the process, there will be reflection,...
I approach therapy through creating a safe and supportive space in which a strong therapeutic relationship can form. Through a genuine partnership I support clients to identify meaningful goals. Working together we can grow to a better understanding of unhelpful life patterns, both inside and out, that leave one feeling distressed and unfulfilled. I use a holistic approach that draws upon a bro...
Sometimes life gets hard and you need clarity to "recharge". I work with families and individuals to provide them with necessary tools to create an open environment of understanding. Through individual and family therapy, I assist clients in working through issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, anger management, educational goals and self-image. Although I am not able to see clients at the offic...
I specialize in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with both children and adolescents. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment of children with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of developmental delays, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD),...
At The Lazar Center, compassion, experience, and individual attention nurtures emotional growth. I offer a variety of psychological and educational services, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, social skills groups, consultation, and assessment in a warm and inviting setting. I am a NJ and NY Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the education and men...
I am now able to offer outdoor private sessions. There is a part of you right now that knows therapy can help, and probably another part that is scared to try. I laugh a lot with my clients and even though sometimes therapy can be painful, they usually feel much better because of it and keep coming. I work well with creative people, and people who identify as straight or are LBGT (or anywhere i...
2020 UPDATE: During COVID-19, Dr. Coe will be offering her private practice services exclusively via securely-delivered telehealth (which she offered prior to the current public health crisis). Dr. Coe has specialized expertise in trauma and death, dying, and loss, as well as with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or anxiety who are adjusting to changes in their routine...
Life can be stressful; between friendships, family relationships, work, finances it can feel like spinning so many plates and anxiously watching to see which one will fall. Then when it inevitably does, we are often so hard on ourselves. Through a more balanced view of self and expectations and self-compassion practices, we can begin to feel more whole, more secure, and more well. For those...
You have already made the first step toward personal growth by deciding to pursue counseling or psychological assessment services. I believe knowing when to ask for help with life's challenges demonstrates courage and strength and prepares you to make positive changes in your life. I graduated with my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and attended an APA-accredited...
Dr. Sanchack is a former Navy Psychologist and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran. She has been a psychologist for nearly 16 years and has a wide breadth of experience operating military clinics and treating military members and their families. While she continues to help service members and their families, Dr. Sanchack has expanded into the civilian sector to treat children, adolescents, adults,...
