Counseling Services
Providing Trauma-Informed Care
Our counseling services consist of a team of clinicians who support our clients by providing access to comprehensive and trauma-informed mental health therapy. Individualized counseling is available for children, teens, adults, and families. Services can be separate or in addition to our Applied Behavior Analysis services to provide comprehensive care.
Therapeutic Practices
Continuum’s licensed professionals have expertise in a variety of therapeutic services and are available remotely.
Services are also available in-person within our Colorado office.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is evidenced-based treatment that looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By increasing the understanding of how you see and understand the world as well as the ways that you speak to yourself, your behaviors can shift.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on addressing negative emotions and thinking. The goal is to transform negative thinking into positive outcomes. There are four key areas of focus: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Family / Marital Counseling
Services can be provided to the individual child, caregivers, members of the family, or any combination that works best for you. Sessions aim to educate families about any new diagnoses and improve relationships with positive communication strategies.
Play Therapy
Children learn best through play. Sessions built on play can also focus on social skills, problem-solving strategies, and dealing with big feelings. Therapeutic goals are addressed through play-based activities.
Strength-Based Therapy
A form of positive Counseling that focuses on your own internal strengths and abilities. It focuses on a positive mindset to build on your best qualities and re-frame any qualities that you may perceive as deficits. The goal is to improve your overall mindset and quality of life.
Theraputic Practice
A specific approach to services that recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual's overall well-being. The goal is to identify traumatic experiences and provide skills and strategies to support the processing of those complex emotions while developing effective coping skills.
Therapeutic Practices
Our compassionate clinical staff are here to support your mental health needs.
We can address a variety of conditions and provide support to help you meet
your individualized goals.
Therapeutic Areas We Address:
Autism
Mood Disorders
Developmental Disorders
Educational Challenges
Social Skills
Family and Sibling Conflict
Emotional Regulation
Suicidal Thoughts or Feelings
Grief
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abuse and Neglect
Eating Disorders
Contact us for more information about our Counseling Services!
FAQs
What does autism counseling include?
Autism counseling typically includes emotional support, behavior management, social skills training, and coping strategies to help individuals handle daily challenges more effectively.
How to counsel a parent with a child with autism?
Listen with empathy, provide clear information about autism, suggest practical strategies, and guide them toward therapies and support resources.
Is autism counseling only for children or also for adults?
Autism counseling is available for both children and adults. It supports individuals at different life stages, including school, work, and relationships.
How to prepare for a counseling appointment for autism?
List your concerns, note the child’s behaviors, bring medical/therapy records, and prepare questions to get the most out of the session.
What skills are needed when counseling those with autism?
Patience, strong communication, observation skills, empathy, behavior management techniques, and understanding of autism spectrum needs.
What issues do autism counseling sessions address?
Sessions may focus on anxiety, emotional regulation, behavior challenges, social skills, and family support to improve overall quality of life.
Do parents or caregivers participate in counseling?
Yes, many counseling programs include parent or caregiver guidance to help reinforce strategies at home and improve family support systems.
How long does autism counseling take to show results?
Progress varies, but many individuals begin to see improvements in behavior, communication, and emotional control within a few sessions or months, depending on their needs.
What counseling therapy explains autism presenting issues?
Therapies like ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and speech or occupational therapy help address autism-related challenges.