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
Opal & Sage offers individual and group art therapy and counseling services that are person-centered and strengths-based. I welcome adult clients of all ages and abilities, with any personal concerns and conflicts regarding mental health. I specialize in working with individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. In addition to office...
Are you afraid to tell your partner about your personal truths? When people are feeling alone, they are disconnected. In these moments of isolation our thoughts of being not understood, or even loved can create reactions and responses that are less helpful. I work with my clients to identify these feelings and responses in order to uncover more fitting approaches to our inter/intra personal...
I came into the field of school psychology through my teaching career in New York City. I became fascinated with child development through my years of having conversations with children, and I wanted to learn more about how their minds worked so I could help them define their problems and begin to explore ways with them to find solutions. I have worked with students of all ages for more than 35...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, lonely, confused, stressed or out-of-control? Are you experiencing a major life transition and need help through this transition? Are you struggling with relationship issues, parenting, academic or social problems? Is your child dealing with anger issues, worries, separation anxiety, problems at school, recent trauma, and separation or divorce? Like our...
We specialize in comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and families. We often work with children who have learning disorders (e.g., in reading, writing, or math), have ADHD, are gifted/highly capable, or are transitioning into college (e.g., accommodations for standardized testing and in class). Our practice is currently expanding to offer more therapy services for...
Are you tired of feeling depressed? Is anxiety stopping you from reaching your goals? Are you stressed out? Are you struggling with life's curve balls? Is your child or teenager angry, defiant, stressed, or depressed? Is your relationship an emotional roller-coaster? Do you struggle with managing your anger? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I would like to help you find a solution...
It takes courage to seek help during life's difficult moments. If You're wondering: Who? When? What? How? Why? feeling lost, confused, neglected, or overwhelmed with stress, addiction, loss/grief, trauma or fear of the unknown. You are making an important decision to get the help you want. I will listen as you work things out to reach your desired goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety,...
Dedicated professional with over 20 years of rich training and background in the field of Social Work and Mental Health; proven leadership in supervision and non-profit management. My passion is in helping individuals, couples, families and children regain rightful balance in their relationship with each other, the community, their overall mental health and well being. My independent practice i...
Life happens and change happens, whether we want it to or not, and sometimes we need some support and guidance to weather these changes. I act as a professional guide through those rough times. Through therapy, change can become an exciting, growth provoking process that creates stronger relationships. My motto has always been "Many roads lead to recovery". It is of utmost importance that all...
***During the COVID-19 outbreak, I will be continuing to provide services via telehealth.*** I believe we all have a story or understanding of our lives that includes the past, present and our vision (however vague) for the future. There are times and events in our lives that disrupt this narrative and strain our coping skills, our vision of ourselves and, at times, the meaning of our lives....
My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe place to address what is important to you. While working with you and your children we will focus on your entire family unit while addressing each persons individual needs. As a team we will work together to identify your family goals as well as the best course of action to work towards achieving them. I work with children, adolescents, and famil...
I specialize in the child and adolescent population and their families and have done so for 18 years. In addition, I also provide treatment to the Intellectually Developmentally Disabled. I also use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat individuals that are dealing with trauma. In my practice I also treat adults ( who can be seen by other therapists as well as myself within the...
I provide a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that combines standard "talk therapy" with Jungian-based tools and art/play therapy approaches that allow for greater exploration of the unconscious. With 25 years counseling experience using a variety of therapy techniques I have found this combination works far better than other approaches for getting good results. I work with clients age...
In my practice of psychology I blend my B.A. in Bible and my M.S. in Psychology to provide counseling from a distinctively Christian viewpoint. I feel that I have been able to especially help individuals with problems of anxiety. I also do a lot of marital therapy and have found that a husband and wife who are both willing to make changes for their marriage to work are able to make that happen....
Do you have a child or teen struggling with big emotions or fitting in with peers? Anxiety, depression, or self-harm? Self-esteem, confidence, or body image? Maybe something at home feels off, communication is lacking, frustrations are running high, and you're feeling lost as to the next best steps. As a team of highly specialized and skilled clinicians with extensive experience working with...
