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
If blocked parts of us remain unexpressed, we can become frozen, or overwhelmed by our feelings, and sometimes develop addictive or unhealthy behaviors, or patterns that impact our lives in harmful ways. Sometimes we just need a space to share and unpack an issue and look at it from a different perspective. I am passionate about producing safe spaces where folks can step outside of their everyd...
If you have decided to seek professional help you have accomplished the first step. You have been courageous & will now embark on a journey of self-discovery. Finding the most suitable therapist is the second step. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of my clients; I believe that each person should be treated as an individual and that each individual has their own set of needs. I work...
There is an old saying: “The more you run from something, the more you run into it.” That is a scenario that can play out time and again for persons struggling with mental health issues. And avoidance is tempting. But the key to experiencing less pain and to living life with more enjoyment is in effectively confronting mental health challenges. This is where an ally is required—an ally trained ...
Hello-my name is Rachel and I want to thank you for visiting my site! Asking for help is difficult and it takes courage to take the first step in making the changes you want for your journey; that is why my first goal in therapy is to create a safe and welcoming space where you are able to share your story while being heard and valued. My second goal is to ensure that your goals are tailored to...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I assist clients in learning about their moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors and how to better respond to life's challenges. I am devoted to the exploration of client’s actions for the purpose of problem solving and achieving higher levels of functioning. You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited ...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** You’ve worked hard to get where you are and yet your achievements aren’t as satisfying as you imagined. Perhaps you’re struggling to manage new responsibilities at your job, disappointed with how some things turned out, or you're wondering how to integrate your authentic self into different spaces. Maybe everything is going well in your professional life,...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have 15+ experience assisting clients in becoming more aware of their experiences, helping them to face challenges of the past, present, and future, helping improve relationships, and enabling those to learn how to live their best lives. In my experience, past struggles and experiences tend to shape and mold how we see our present as well as our...
Video Sessions Available | Accepts United and Blue Cross Blue Shield | Single Sessions Available | Free Phone Consultation Erin received a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of North Texas and is formally trained in Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. She has practiced in a variety of areas including neuropsychology, group therapy, routine counseling, trauma...
Seeking out therapy is often difficult. I am here to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to share and ask for help. I believe in empathic, and strengths based therapy and view treatment from a holistic perspective. I join clients who are working with a number of difficulties at various stages in their lives, including children and adolescents, women, and families. I specialize in...
Serving individuals from ages 3 to young adult, I work with parents to accurately diagnose and effectively treat children and adolescents with behavioral, developmental, and/or learning difficulties. Given my background in School Psychology, I am knowledgeable about special education within the school environment. I can help with walking you through this process, identifying your rights, and...
I have been working for over 25 years with children and families who have issues with trauma, anxiety, anger management, need for couples counseling, addictions and issues related to breaking up families. I have worked with mothers, fathers, their children, husbands and wives and trying to strengthen their families. In all cases, I help and try to achieve their maximum potential through helping...
Lauren believes our experiences shape how we interact with ourselves and others. She believes increasing self-understanding is a powerful tool to increase our freedom to choose how we react and respond to people, situations, and life events. Lauren was born and raised in Montana and earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University. Prior to returning to sch...
*Telehealth is available, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic* **Accepting new clients in the Lincoln area** I specialize in working with children, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, anger, family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem issues. My behavioral health experience includes inpatient mental health care, residential treatment care, in-h...
Let's be honest, life can be tough. There are times when we find ourselves feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unheard. We experience a range of emotions and face situations that can be difficult to manage alone. Counseling is a helpful tool to gain clarity and direction when things seem too foggy to navigate on our own. As a counselor, it is my goal to provide my clients with a solid counseling...
I imagine that whoever you are, you have a story to tell about the journey that has led you here. It may be a story about loss, or betrayal, or confusion, or a feeling of being stuck. Perhaps it is a story about a great longing that lives in you, a sense that it is possible to live with more meaning, more delight, more authenticity, more connection. Therapy is work that asks a great deal from u...
