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
Sometimes life feels like it's given us more than we can handle and we could use a bit of help finding our way. I believe that we all have struggles as well as our own individualized purpose to fulfill in life. My goal is to help you process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where love, acceptance, safety, & peace can be had. ...
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner pea...
Do you want to be listened to without criticism, judgment, or feelings of rejection? Most people do! But do you desire something more? When most people enter therapy, what they often truly desire is change. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are seeking while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply said, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful...
My goal is to offer you compassion, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe this is key for successful therapy. I use a blend of interventions to help you identify your personal strengths, gain insight and awareness of thoughts and emotions, and heal from previo...
I want to help people find abundant joy in their relationships, in their friendships, and in their spiritual life. I want to see couples begin reconciling, parents begin succeeding, and children begin seeking God. I want to help calm the tendencies to distract and detach from reality. I am seeking those willing to begin this part of their story. Consider time spent taking care of your teeth ove...
My approach is to view problems or issues from a systemic perspective. That means I am curious about our key relationships past and present, the roles we play, the rules we follow, and where our identity and value systems come from. My passion is to make sense of the ways our internal experiences (relationship with self) and our external experiences (relationships with others) collide and infor...
( English | español ) Everyone struggles from time to time. Sometimes you can manage alone, and other times it's harder to do so. But you don’t have to be alone during the difficult times. Therapy can help. Please reach out and allow yourself to have the time and space to sort through and organize your thoughts and feelings, while knowing you have someone there available for support. I work wit...
During uncertain times people may experience an increase in anxiety and depression. Though we are living in isolation there is no need to "go it alone". If you need help, even short term, please reach out to a mental health professional. I am licensed in Virginia, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Patricia Dean, LCSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adult...
[Currently doing all telehealth at this time]. Therapy gets to be a place that we discuss your specific needs -- and what would make things better for you. My main areas of clinical focus are substance use issues/recovery, addiction, self-harm behaviors, couples therapy, and grief/loss. I also work with people who care about someone who is struggling and want their own support. My practice is a...
I have over 11 years of experience that includes working with psychiatric, social, and environmental issues in the form individual, family, and group therapy treatment. In addition, I assisted coordinating community and state agency resources as needed. I have primarily worked with adolescents, young adults, and families in the capacity of aforementioned mentioned treatment settings. My primary...
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am currently working with Lumen Health and Services in Citrus Heights California, if interested in therapy please call and ask to schedule with me. As a Marriage Family Therapist I focus my approach to the individuals particular needs and goals. Also to establishing a supportive place for clients to heal and make changes in their lives. While using a Cogniti...
Beginning therapy may feel as though you are entering the unknown. I aspire to create an environment that feels safe, warm, non-judgmental and allows for you to start where you truly are. I use a person-centered approach that promotes insight, self-awareness and helps you learn more about how you see yourself, the world around you, and your relationships. With this insight comes motivation,...
**** I am currently unable to take any new clients.****My view of psychotherapy is to teach the client skills for coping with emotions and how to identify the thinking that leads to feelings and behaviors that may be unhealthy and/or self-defeating. This often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, better relationships, and resolutions of specific problems. Psychotherapy...
Lateacia strives to bring an effective blend of experiences, empowerment, education, encouragement and support in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Lateacia’s approach to counseling is centered on the therapeutic alliance. She places a strong value on co-creating an environment where individuals feel safe, connected,...
