If people find they have difficulty in relationships with peers, they may be experiencing some interpersonal issues or individual mental health concerns. Trouble in peer relationships often becomes a problem during childhood, when children are supposed to be forging friendships with other children their age. Trouble in peer relationships may be a sign of anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or trauma.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists and counseling interventions for peer relationships for children may include Play Therapy to process trauma and emotions, social skills training, communication techniques, or other specified therapeutic processes based on their diagnosis.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Peer Relationships
As a play therapist and counselor, I reach children and adults using a variety of techniques including the natural language of play. I am amazed to see the transformation people can make through the power of play, sandtray and expressive therapies. I am a Registered Play Therapist by the Association for Play Therapy and a certified Autplay Provider (Autism Play Therapy). I am currently the owne...
Counseling is a process of self-exploration and self-growth. I offer a safe and collaborative space filled with warmth, humor, and openness for the journey that lies ahead. During our journey, we will work together to provide you with support, insight, and skills for healing and flourishing. I am a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern with experience counseling adults and providing...
You’ve thought about therapy, but you hear a voice inside that is hesitant. It asks, "Will they judge my sexual orientation, my gender identity, my dating life, my choices, or my views on faith? Will they see me as an entire person with a complex web of interests, hopes, and desires; or will they just see me as my presenting problems? Will they work with me to reach creative solutions; or will...
I work with preteens, teens, adolescents, and parents to navigate the challenging transition of childhood to early adulthood. I believe in the importance of relationship. We aren't ourselves when we don't feel comfortable with someone, so my work centers on establishing a working relationship that fosters collaboration and mutual understanding. I believe that “you are the expert on you” and wor...
I love to help clients meet their goals. Prior to private practice, I worked as a school psychologist which has given me the opportunity to work with children of all ages and their families. I am brain-centered, which means that I work hard to make sure that you understand what is happening inside of you so that you can spend less time wondering why you feel the way you do. I am a trained EMDR...
Hi, I’m currently using doxyme a Hippa compliant teletherapy video conferencing during Corona. Are you feeling sad or anxious? Are you angry about a relationship, and have deep rooted resentment? Being happily married for a little over two decades myself, I know what it takes to remain in a marriage when you are experiencing pain and uncertainty. As a mother of four, I understand parents and...
You have taken a courageous step towards change, true healing, and self-fulfillment. I am passionate about supporting anyone who chooses to boldly take control of their lives and has the desire to be mentally and emotionally healthy. It is my goal to create a positive, safe, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for each individual I work with. I will walk alongside you, to and through yo...
I am a National Board Certified Counselor and Certified Child and Adolescent Counselor specializing in working with elementary, middle, and high school age children. As a child therapist I utilize play therapy, expressive art, and sandtray therapy modalities, providing children with developmentally appropriate opportunities to self-direct and “play out” their feelings and inner worlds much as...
Joshua approaches counseling from a holistic perspective recognizing the importance of the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of the person. He encourages a strong focus on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and how those relationships can affect us positively or negatively....
Are you feeling unexpected increase in anxiety or panic, depression in response to the uncertainties of our current times? Are you worried about being separated from others due to practice of current social/physical distancing and uncertainties in returning to school or the workforce? Are you having difficulty with sleep, becoming more easily agitated, eating more (or less) than usual, have...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Carson Valley with 5 years of clinical experience. Choosing to begin therapy is both a vulnerable and brave decision that deserves to be met with support and compassion. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. It is my mission to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals by stepping into their world and gaining a...
( English | español ) We specialize in customized mental health care for adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. With over 15 years of experience, we've also treated a wide range of additional mental health conditions. Most of all, we meet you wherever you are now, and we’ll work together with you along every step of your healing process. We celebrate all the effort you make in thera...
***NOW OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING***Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck in your relationships or stuck in your thoughts. You feel like no matter what I’ll never be good enough. You feel alone, frustrated and not understood. Do you wish you had a “start over” button? You struggle with the “should” and “if only” this or that would have happened. Do you feel disconnected from the people that you care...
Do you, your spouse or child struggle with pornography addiction/compulsion? Overcoming a behavior that's been going on for years is not usually done alone. These individuals typically need to learn real "in the moment" management skills to avoid slips/relapses with pornography while also targeting other factors which also may be driving/influencing the behavior. This is more than teaching a...
