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 received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University and completed my Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Purdue University. I have experience with children, adolescents, couples and individuals-- I have worked with clients in a range of cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. My approach to therapy involves forming a strong therapeutic alliance with my...
“There is Hope, if you have Faith, with all things centered around the Love of God.” Regardless of how many times you fall short, keep believing in yourself. I want to help others who feel like they have run out of options look at their lives from a different perspective. When self-defeating thoughts encompass you, I want to assist with reconstructing those thoughts. I believe everyone was crea...
Are you feeling isolated by the very walls you built for protection? If so, you are not alone, and I am glad you are here. Past hurts can leave us feeling inadequate, questioning our self-worth, and struggling to develop meaningful relationships. Whether you are seeking healing or personal growth, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to collaboratively work towards your goals. Those wh...
My name is Kristen Rawlings and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. I have a strong desire to help individuals, families, and couples live the life they want to live by coming to terms with the past, living in the present, and being excited and ready for the future. I love getting to know my clients and I especially enjoy seeing each person bec...
It is my dream and honor to help clients who feel stuck in some way in their lives and relationships work towards health, wholeness, and growth. This "stuck" feeling may show up in many different areas in life, such as relational disconnection and conflict, recurring family-of-origin issues, struggles with anxiety and depression, or generally feeling like you're at a crossroads. I firmly believ...
You try to scroll, scroll, scroll you anxiety away. Scroll away your depression, and even your trauma. Numbing yourself. It may work temporarily, but when you put the phone down -- the sadness, the worry, the painful memories... They all come rushing back at full force, and it’s overwhelming. You’re left unable to sleep, spiraling in never-ending thoughts, and feeling empty. Realizing that you ...
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encounter...
Are you often overwhelmed by painful and unwanted thoughts, memories or emotions? Do these experiences interfere with your ability to engage in the activities you care about the most? If so, you've probably tried many different strategies to control or avoid your suffering. Maybe you've turned to addictive substances or excessive use of technology to numb and control these feelings. Perhaps you...
We live life in relationship with others, often focusing on their needs. Sometimes, we lose sight of ourselves, resulting in feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and self-critical. I invite you to take a "time-out" from the chaos of life and focus on YOU. Let's address the challenges you may be facing at home, work, or school, and within your romantic, friend, and family relationships. I have experie...
Do you feel overly stressed with life and its affiliated tasks? Are you at a point where you feel hopeless, anxious, and isolated amongst your struggles? Are you from the LGBTQ community, struggling with self-acceptance and acceptance from others? Is it hard to identify your true self? You may be feeling lost and unable to rid yourself of these consuming, distressed thoughts. You want to start...
My main specialty is in neurofeedback, which is an efficacious way to train your brain and target mental/behavioral issues. Perfect for those who want an alternative to medications or want to reduce their current medications! I also provide psychotherapy to various populations with many presenting issues. You can also consider me for sex therapy! We all need help sometimes. The hardest part is...
Pain travels through families until someone is ready to feel it and face it. No matter how hard we try, sometimes we still end up in the same patterns in relationship. You might be feeling stuck. I can help to break those patterns by identifying the reason they are happening to why you are attracted to a certain type. As children, we have little to no real choice in anything and you may have...
Do you sometimes feel disconnected from everything and everyone? Are you struggling to love yourself or to maintain healthy connections with the people you care about? Are you struggling with grief, loss, or the negative effects of past experiences? Do you feel anxious, worried and fearful? You are not alone. And the process of therapy can help you make the connections that have gone...
I welcome adults and couples to overcome obstacles by helping them to cope with life transitions. Whether you feel stuck, have unhealthy relationships or unhealthy thoughts, together we will navigate life's challenges and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and living. Now accepting new clients in both Louisiana and Texas! My specialty includes assisting clients with self-esteem, relationshi...
I am so glad you have taken the brave step to reach out for support. I believe each person has within them what they need to have healthy relationships and emotional health, and sometimes we need a little help to get there. We all want to feel known, seen and accepted, especially by those most important to us. Each of us has our own story and set of experiences that can make it challenging to...
