Social Communication Disorder

Social communication includes the following components:

Pragmatics – communication that focuses on the use of language consistent with a goal in social contexts (N. Nelson, 2010)

Social interaction – the contact that occurs between at least two people

Social cognition – an understanding of the mental and emotional states of oneself and others, social systems, social knowledge that beliefs and values ​​cause social events, socially appropriate behavior expected and the consequences of inappropriate behavior

Language processing – internal generation of language (expressive), understanding and interpretation of language (receptive)

Social communication enables individuals to share experiences, ideas, and emotions. Social communication skills are required to express and understand language in non-verbal, spoken, written, visual and gestural (sign language) modalities.

Social communication skills include the ability to:

• Adjust speech pattern based on context,
• Understand other people’s points of view,
• Understand and use the rules of verbal and nonverbal communication appropriately, and
• Use of structural aspects of language (eg, vocabulary, syntax, phonology).

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  Personality Disorders

  Disruptive patterns in mood, behavior, communication with others, and thinking in general can cause significant stress and inability to function.
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  Adult Eating Disorders

  Adult eating disorders are typically triggered by past trauma deriving from a single event or the accumulation of many small traumatic events.
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  Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders

  Characterized by patters of unwanted fears and thoughts that lead to repetitive behavior, obsessive-compulsive disorder interfere heavily with daily activities.
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  Somatic Symptom Disorder

  The manifestation of physical symptoms due to mental trauma or illness is a serious matter. This includes the development of chronic pain leading to excessive levels of distress.
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  Social Communication Disorder

  Social communication disorders affect a large number of people today and can be as simple as difficulties in managing eye contact, facial expressions and body language.
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  Internet Gaming Disorder

  Many underlying issues can contribute to internet addiction and gaming disorders, and identifying the underlying issues is the first step in addressing the disorder.
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  Adult Sleep-Wake Disorders

  Issues with sleep are one of the most common clinical problems we face, and can greatly affect the overall health, safety, and quality of life.
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  Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Typical symptoms blamed on autism such as avoidance, hyper vigilance and reduced cognitive ability can also be hallmarks of chronic stress reactions to past trauma.
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  Adult ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

  EMDR Therapy is appropriate for adults wishing to treat Adult ADHD - the therapy is a treatment that helps you change your behavior by changing your troubling thought processes.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Mental Health Service Provider (MHSP) in Tennessee

As a licensed Mental Health Services Provider (MHSP) in Tennessee, I work with a variety of adult patients currently experiencing mental health issues. For most clients, I typically recommend both traditional therapies as well as innovative treatment methods like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. This type of treatment for mental health issues is safe, very effective and can change your life.