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 work with families who are seeking psychological assessment to obtain answers to better understand their child, teen, or young adult. Through my experience, I have seen the impact that an assessment can have on individuals and families. During this process, my goal is to provide a broader understanding of the unique interplay between all aspects of a child to explain behavior and emotions. Wi...
You might feel anxious and depressed. You might feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood by the people you love most. You definitely have been through a lot in life, and you want to overcome painful experiences, build resiliency, and transform your life. I am here to help! Whether I work with you as an individual, couple, or family, I will help you practice loving kindness towards yourself; heal...
Are you feeling like you are stuck in life? Unsure of how to receive and use your support? Struggling to manage your day-to-day life while trying to get a grasp on your mental health needs? Knowing where to start or how to get your life back on track can be difficult. Learning how to cope with daily triggers that affect your mental health can be even more challenging and exhausting. We often ge...
Are you or your child struggling to heal from trauma or adverse experiences? Are you or your child having difficultly managing your/their feelings and thoughts, despite efforts to cope? Are symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues and PTSD impacting your daily life? I may be able to support you on your journey to healing and recovery. I specialize in treating trauma and adverse life...
“It’s 2020. Do you know where your teenagers are?” That popular public service announcement from the 1980’s still poses a very poignant question to parents and caregivers today. Do we know where our teenagers are in their spiritual, cognitive and emotional development? For the teen girl who is struggling with depression as she battles peer expectations and bullying through social media, her...
Life is full of bumps and hardships. It is part of the human experience. I believe counseling provides a meaningful exploration of your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in order for you to navigate these issues with more self-awareness and capability. I view counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, establish rapport and trust one another in order to expl...
Emily Lockamy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) specializing in grief and loss. Emily has worked as an individual therapist and support group facilitator in several settings, including a partial hospitalization program and two hospices. Emily takes a Person-Centered, integrative approach to counseling, drawing from principles of Grief Therapy, writing as a therapeutic...
Feeling stuck. Feeling left behind. Feeling anxious. Feeling hopeless. These are some of the most common feelings of our time. The overpowering noise, relentless demands, raw speed, and seemingly endless cross-messaging can make it hard to find a safe, quiet place where you can slow down, reflect, take control, and explore important questions. “What’s going on with me?” “Why do I feel what I...
Sometimes we experience an event that makes us question the world around us. Other times we may feel a certain way but can’t put our finger on why. It is possible we feel both desire and fear about looking deeper into our concerns. Life can feel messy, complicated and overwhelming. Seeking help may feel that way as well. You’re not alone and building a therapeutic relationship can help sort out...
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Ideally I believe all people want to find balance within themselves and the world. Whether it’s conflict, stress or mental health concerns. We all want to get through the day in the healthiest way possible. Life can be challenging at times and sometimes things become overwhelming or triggers come our way. I believe with tools, effective coping strategies and processing these challenges can be...
I have been in practice for close to 30 years and work with individuals and couples. I believe that we all develop ways of coping that serve us at some times in our lives and not in others. I can help you identify the patterns of your behavior and the underlying feelings that accompany that behavior. Together we can try to understand and empathize with what brings you to seek help. My style is...
I am a graduate of both the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth University, with a master’s in social work. i am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of Virginia. I have been working with individuals and families for approximately 18 years. I have extensive post graduate training in grief and trauma and how it affects us spiritually, mentally and...
