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
I work with people and families who are struggling with the anxiety of life. Divorce (the couple, the children, the aftermath), growing-up, growing old, changing, embracing, letting go. Helping people find the strength in themselves to walk through life and handling the issues that seem too heavy to bear. I work in a homey setting that disarms and makes feel people feel free to share and do the...
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I've specialized in helping people through tough times for over 15 years. Through a warm, down-to-earth, collaborative approach I'll partner with you to achieve your goals for change and find peace with the way life is. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a focus on mindfulness and your unique strengths, I can help you understand and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behavior...
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I view each client as an individual; I believe no two people are alike therefore no two presenting issues are alike. I feel it is imperative that the client be an active participant throughout the therapeutic process therefore the client will identify what they would like to focus on and together we will set realistic, obtainable goals. I have specialized training in Trauma Informed Care, behav...
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I have experience as a special needs educator and mental health counselor. I enjoy supporting clients in achieving goals and finding new ways to seek fulfilment. I have many years of experience supporting families of young children and children with special needs. I use play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy as well as DIR Floortime to support children in achieving their potential....
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I work with clients struggling with a variety of issues, including Anxiety/Panic, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Separation/Divorce, Chronic Pain, Mood Disturbance, Self-Care, and many more. Therapy tends to work best when a client provides as much information as possible, is open and honest, and puts in the effort and work necessary to improve upon their life. I aim to provide a...
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