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
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And, sometimes there isn’t a plan, or it’s someone else’s plan, or the plan simply isn’t working. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel safe and supported as we explore the unexpected or ongoing turbulence your life. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is centered on building a trust-based collaboration that will support you as you begi...
I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years experience focused on working with individuals, couples and families. I work with individuals of all ages including toddlers and their families struggling with behavior management to adolescents struggling with self-esteem, bullying, family/interpersonal relationship issues, to adults coping with life transitions, work and family stressors...
Life is not always kind. It is difficult to balance all of the demands of life while also taking care of ourselves. It can be made particularly difficult when these challenges seem to require more than we have to give. I believe that we all have the courage and strength necessary to overcome these obstacles, but that we all need help sometimes recognizing our abilities and learning the skills w...
Are you tired, filled with anxiety, feeling sad? Unhappy or stuck in a relationship? Trained in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I have over twenty years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I use evidenced based practices to work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, women's issues, relational and life transitions, as w...
Life is a journey that occasionally can become difficult, and even painful. Our emotions can be overwhelming, disconnected, or confusing. Our relationships can become challenging and unfulfilling. We can discover we aren't the person we ultimately hope to be. I want to help people to make sense of their struggles and for them to know they aren't alone in the challenges and suffering life brings...
Meaningful and lasting change. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for? I am here to help those struggling with general anxiety, social phobia, mild to severe depression, or stress related disorders. If you are tired of dreading getting out of bed each morning, or wondering why you feel "this way" - I am here to help create change and turn off the "struggle switch." I work from a third wave...
I believe that therapy should not only be individualized to support the child and family in terms of the challenges they are currently facing, but I also believe therapy should be individualized in terms of the location I serve it. Providing therapy where the need is means that therapy can be delivered in multiple domains such as office, home and childcare settings. My role is to help you and...
COVID19: During these times, more than ever, I want people to know, I am here for them. The Center for Integrative and Functional Health and Wellness is here for you. Please let us know how we can help you. I believe life is a journey. Along the way, we all are thrown some really amazing things & some really hard & painful things. How we deal & cope with these is what can make the journey a...
My approach to therapy is person-centered and solution focused. I believe that therapy is a beneficial practice for everyone and a valuable part of self-care. I work hand in hand with clients to help them understand their emotions, discover what patterns might be keeping them stuck, and find acceptance in their lives. My style uses warmth, compassion, positivity, and collaboration. I specialize...
*Not accepting new clients at this time* Now is the time for you to explore the strength and possibilities within. And I’m here to help. For nearly 15 years, I’ve assisted children, teens, adults, and families presenting with trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, anger, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. My belief is that each of us already possesses the healing power of emotion...
Josh has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples and is well versed in grief therapy, anxiety and depression, issues pertaining to suicide, issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, and special issues pertaining to adolescents. He has worked on several non-profit boards advancing the access to mental health resources, educating the public on depression and suicide, working for...
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I only practice online and always use a secure video conferencing platform. I've been practicing counseling for more than 30 years, focusing on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, divorce recovery, and managing stress. I have a heart to help resolve conflict, whether internal or in relationships. Helping others find solutions to some of life's most challenging...
I help children, adolescents, adult women, and families. My goal is for therapy to help you or your child move in a positive direction. "May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." (Nelson Mandela) One of my goals is that my clients leave therapy having moved from being motivated by fear (frustration/anger/ etc), to being motivated by hope. Everyone of us encounters difficulty in life...
***Accepting new clients and now offering video sessions!*** I have experience using Telehealth and am ready and available for new clients of all ages during this pandemic. I invite adults, adolescents, and children into my private practice. I have experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, developmental...
