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
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is affirming, collaborative and excited to work with you and your family. Archer the therapy dog joins me on my mission in working with families is to help them find solutions to problems. We use of animal assisted therapy, play, narrative and non-verbal processing tools to help families write new stories. With these tools, we can treat a variet...
My goal is to help you increase connection with others and develop the type of life you would like to have. I have helped women and men work through the impact of trauma, address the effects of gender and/or sexual orientation oppression and discrimination, decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve the quality of their relationships. I have over twenty-five years of experience in...
Life is hard. None of us get it right all the time. My goal for the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with the awareness and skills you will need to achieve the level of functioning you desire. I believe my job as your therapist is to work myself out of a job - by teaching you what I know, helping you apply it, assessing the results and adjusting where necessary. I recognize that seein...
I believe in working collaboratively with clients, empowering you to explore your life on a deeper level, helping you discover how you can create the life you want, and supporting you as you begin taking those steps. My approach to therapy can be described as individualized and eclectic as I draw from various approaches to best support you and what works for you. I have experience in a wide...
I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to better themselves and grow through hardships. Are you having trouble adjusting to life changes, feeling stuck, or experience a general lack of meaning in life? Do you experience anger, stress, anxiety, depression, or struggle with self-esteem? Do you have concerns you feel powerless to overcome, feel overwhelmed by how much you need to...
Hello! Thank you for taking the first step towards change, growth and healing. I am here to help you in overcoming life’s challenges that are impacting your emotional well-being, your relationships, and your day to day functioning. As an experienced therapist, I am here to support you in identifying the tools and resources you already possess as well as introducing new coping skills to manage a...
TELEHEALTH ONLY** Counseling offers the opportunity for you to feel a genuine, authentic connection with another human. This therapeutic relationship is a chance for you to be heard and validated in your experiences. This is a necessary step in the healing journey. We may go through similar experiences, but we all take different paths to get there. In my work, I have provided counseling service...
I live and come to psychology with a consciousness of interpersonal, structural and institutional oppression that many of us experience throughout our lives. You will find compassion and understanding at the cross-sections of your suffering and your identities. Whether it is anxiety, depression, social/community difficulties, I can help explore these elements so that you can harness hope,...
You look like you have it all together. The roles you fill: partner, friend, employee/business owner, student, parent, and others, are getting done, but sometimes it seems that’s as far as you get. You have a list of to-dos and goals sitting unchecked. When you have time for yourself - to do the things you want - it feels intimidating and you’re not sure where to start. Worry about your...
Parenting is the toughest job you will ever have, the Child Parent Institute is here to help. Our counseling programs provide comprehensive mental health services to children ages 0-18 and their families. Our individual, group, and family psychotherapy services address a wide range of childhood behavior challenges, difficult life transitions, and traumas. A multidisciplinary team of mental heal...
I am passionate about helping clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and chronic pain. As a therapist my first priority is building a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to feel comfortable in a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate environment. Clients i work with may suffer from low self confidence, negative self-talk, chronic headach...
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning. Horse Sense offers trauma-informed, experiential ,"in-vivo" learning, helping people build connection in real time with oneself, with others, and with the natural world. Our 110 acre farm, with a yoga and meditation pavilion and a beautiful outdoor labyrinth, is...
( English | español ) I work best with clients that have decided that they are ready to make a change in their lives. These clients recognize that they have been struggling for quite some time and are finally at a point in their lives where they are ready to make some changes. Even if they aren't aware what those changes look like, they know that they need to start thinking differently. This is...
There's no manual for life and the challenges we face-Kids, especially, have difficulty managing emotions, stress, and may have difficulty expressing themselves. Work areas include anxiety/depression, behavioral problems at school and/or home, parenting, couple’s relationship issues, interpersonal skills, work stressors, separation/divorce, trauma and abuse. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and...
NEWS!! Now in-network with Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield! New motherhood is, for many people, a time of joy. It can also be a time of stress and conflicting emotions. All of the expectations and pressure can be a lot to deal with. If you want to talk with someone who "gets it," if you or someone you care about are pregnant, have recently had a baby, or have older children and do not like the w...
