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 believe we all have a story of how we think our lives are going to play out in our heads. When that story does not come true it leaves us feeling lost, sad, and sometimes angry. I provide a safe place to help people be able to make sense of life and start rebuilding themselves and their relationships. I received my Undergraduate degree from Samford University in Human Development and Family...
During this crisis of coronavirus restrictions and disruption of family routines, many kids are anxious with worries about school, missing friends, and not being able to enjoy their normal activities. Telehealth sessions (video) are a way to offer support and to help both kids and parents talk about the challenges they are facing. The goal of sessions is to help family members develop positive...
I believe individuals and families have the potential to heal through finding hope and empowerment. My approach is to walk alongside you, build a strong therapeutic alliance, support you in identifying and building upon your strengths, while providing an opportunity to focus on mindfulness skills. I encourage recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions while facilitating learning and growth....
"You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails." While we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, including children, adolescents, and young adults, through many presenting...
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Nicolette received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Queens College University. She has clinical training working as a therapist providing individual, family, and group counseling at a college campus, outpatient clinics, and recently at a foster care agency. Nicolette has experience counseling diverse groups of children, adolescents, and adults and utilizes ...
*Accepting new clients* Relationships help us feel connected and whole. When there is a breakdown in our relationships, it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. Challenges in relationships can occur through a multitude of avenues, including military deployment/reintegration, adoption, infidelity, parenting, or divorce. I work with families, couples, and individuals of all ages to...
Life can be rough, but we can get through it together! We all need extra help sometimes navigating difficult situations, transitions, trauma, or relationship problems, and the stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem that can ensue. I can’t wait to empower you to take control of your life and grow into your new path. Each person is unique, so I adapt my therapeutic interventions to your...
Hello! I’m Missy, and I am a resident mental health therapist. I believe it’s important to get to know and understand my clients and the environment in which they live, work and play in order to help them address concerns and bring about healing. I additionally enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them identify and use their strengths to overcome the difficulty and challenges that...
Psychologist in private practice since 2003, I developed a holistic and integrative approach to treat psychological issues. Inspired by Rogerian philosophy, I emphasize the well-being of my patients by helping them to find answers, strategies, strengths to pass through difficulties or disorders and become healthier, happier, stronger, and efficient. Patient-centered psychologist, I adapt my...
You have the diagnosis of Autism, now what? Getting the diagnosis can be emotional. Trying to figure out how to help your child and provide them with the tools they need to be successful can be draining. I assist parents of children with Autism and adults with Autism in getting financial resources, therapies, doctors, alternative medicine, holistic providers, and more, as well as helping parent...
I predominately work with individuals ages 5-25 who might struggle with various issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and low self esteem. I also have experience working with adults and families. I use various therapeutic techniques such as, cognitive behavioral and person centered, to help individuals who might be struggling with anything from day to day struggles to a...
Do you feel like this isn't the life you signed up for? That there has to be a better way? Are you struggling with addiction? Have you been feeling depressed, troubled, or at your wits end? Are you having problems in your relationships and not sure about what to do next? Parents, are you dealing with a child who you just don't understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, individua...
Therapy is often one of the most challenging, scary and exhausting decisions a client is faced with when deciding to seek professional help for a family member or themselves. I focus on developing an environment based on safety, trust and respect to work towards every issue a person is encountering, big and small. My goal with every client is to develop and maintain a strong therapeutic allianc...
My focus is: Kids, teens, and adults... Primarily stress, anxiety, and coping... Across a variety of areas from school to work to health to general life stressors, challenges or life transitions... Using evidenced based treatment approaches (primarily CBT along with ACT, relaxation skills training, and problem solving or coping skills training). The goal of therapy is creating change so we star...
I AM CURRENTLY FULL AND UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CLIENTS- I WILL UPDATE WHEN I HAVE AVAILABILITY. I work with children ages 3-12 by encouraging them to learn, grow, and express themselves through play. Child Centered Play Therapy is a research based counseling approach which allows children to communicate through play to ultimately experience emotional and behavioral growth and well being. I have bee...
