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
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Ingrid Lopez is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and stress and anger management. Ingrid has experience working in an outpatient setting in both behavioral health and substance abuse treatment centers. She aims to provide a safe space for individua...
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