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
Deciding to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time in life. I am here to help you, as your therapist, identify your goals, find your strengths, and implement healthy coping skills. I work with children, adults, and families to focus on healing. I enjoy working with all ages, and specialize in working with children (and their caregivers) and individuals with an abuse history. In therapy, we will...
There are many factors that can lead a person to therapy. Perhaps you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of fear, loneliness, or anxiety, but can’t quite put your finger on where it’s coming from. You may have experienced a recent change or loss of a loved one, relationship, or job that is profoundly impacting you. Or, it could be that the voice of your inner critic is so loud that they/she/h...
Danielle has been serving the Lucas County area as a youth therapist for 6 years. She is strongly passionate in approaching the client in eclectic means of reaching their personal goals. Danielle has experience in behavioral, cognitive behavioral, family therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. Her experience includes working with individuals with depression, anxiety, adhd, and trauma-related...
I am licensed in clinical and developmental psychology and have been in practice since 1991. I enjoy doing individual psychotherapy with adults but also have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I view each person as an individual and work to help them develop to their full potential, whatever that may be. I tailor my approach to the needs of the per...
I work with clients of all backgrounds. I want you to know that my job is my passion. Clients have described me as energetic, genuine, and effective. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, direction, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigge...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Anne Gimbel is a marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience as a Psychotherapist and as an Executive Director of numerous nonprofits in California. She begins by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether it be trauma, abuse, grieving...
Thank you for stopping by to read my profile! I am a licensed (doctoral-level) psychologist who utilizes an integrative, wellness-based approach to working with clients. I am trained in a variety of cognitive-behavioral, existential/spiritual, and family/systems therapies. I conduct evaluations to assess for ADHD and anxiety in children/teens. In addition to my credentials in psychology, I...
Our native language is play. As we grow, we need to a safe space in which we are able to express and process our experiences -- to express ourselves with no judgement, no limitations, and through a modality of mediums. Success and growth can come from experiencing the therapeutic relationship, a supportive environment, and gaining tools necessary for coping with life's challenges, ultimately...
As a therapist, my goal is to create a collaborative relationship in which you find the support, warmth and safety to challenge the thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that may be holding you back. As an experienced mental health therapist, I would be honored to hear your story and work with you towards change and healing. I work with individuals, couples and families affected by addiction,...
I provide services for ages as young as 4 and through early adulthood. I believe in a client-centered process which focuses on your goals and wishes for treatment. Understanding each person's individual strengths, needs, and interests is a key part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to support and enhance communication around any difficulties and develop skills to address these problems. I...
**Daytime Availability Only!** Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and concerns, with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, medical stressors and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supporte...
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. Please know that therapy is a good option that has helped many others in difficult times. I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment for clients to talk about their experiences, organize their thoughts and understand their emotions. You may be struggling with behaviours that you feel are unhealthy, or emotional difficulties that are...
Currently, not accepting new clients. I have a special interest in issues of diversity and inclusion and exploring clients' unique experiences and relationships with their intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, Deaf/hard of hearing/child of deaf adults, religion, gender, sexuality). My particular areas of interest include trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA* identity, depression/anxiety, major life...
Relevant to my style, I like to challenge my clients to grow, be better, and learn something new with every encounter we have. Growth isn’t always the most pleasant to experience, but I can promise any growth I encourage will be for your benefit! I aspire to help every person I work with become his or her best self, and that starts with making a decision to dive into therapy. If I sound like a...
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships....
