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
Do you struggle with negative thoughts or low self esteem that impact your mood and motivation? Is it hard to shut off your worry thoughts leaving you worn out and unfocused? Are you having difficulty balancing school/college, work, a family, and/or a busy schedule? If you could identify with any of these questions, you may benefit from having a supportive outlet to express your concerns, explo...
Cincy Pride Counseling offers professional counseling services to people of all genders and sexual orientations in the greater Cincinnati area. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to foster growth and self-exploration. Respect, equality, dignity, acceptance, and compassion are core values of CPC and pillars for its approach to counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical...
I work from a primarily relational based framework that takes into account various influential factors, some of which include the impact of early development, attachment relationships, components of identity, methods of striving for significance and belonging in the world, and strategies for establishing resilience and coping with distress. I take on a curious and collaborative approach with my...
I want to assist individuals, couples, and families, ages birth to 99+, on their chosen paths to living a healthy, mentally stable lifestyle by creating a safe, compassionate, and caring environment where individuals are free to be themselves, where they are comfortable in their own skins, where they can identify their strengths, identify their goals, and pursue those goals on their timeline. I...
Sarah works with high-achieving caregiving types who put others before themselves, feel burned out, and are ready to set boundaries. They are addressing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues and are often peacemakers in their families and with friends. Many are working through difficult childhoods and ongoing difficult family relationships. They may struggle with what they want...
We all have learned to walk through this world with a certain degree of guardedness and protection. Through a safe and gradual process, I assist people in letting down the walls that we formed to protect us. I have found that when our masks start to come off, we can form more authentic and real connections with others. You can safely begin to open, become vulnerable, and get in touch with what ...
I am dedicated to helping people match with the right therapist and right approach, even if it’s not mine. Contact me and I’d be happy to spend a few minutes talking with you and recommending a therapist or style well-suited for your needs. If I am a good match, we’ll collaborate and decide on goals together. You'll set the tone, pace, and agenda. I gently guide you as we talk through worries,...
Do you want a therapist who is proficient and attuned to matters of social justice, relationships, and spirituality? Who is passionate about her work with minorities and other marginalized communities? Who is continuously learning and curious about how to best serve her clients? If so, I might be your therapist! I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) therapist working exclusively via teletherap...
(Currently Full) My ideal client is ready and willing to explore their emotional experiences, analyze their current relationship dynamics, and is open to being challenged. I enjoy working with people that are prepared to experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving. I find it the most rewarding when my clients learn to identify their own strengths and gain insight into their top values. Gi...
I recognize that it often takes immense courage to seek help and acknowledge that life isn’t going how you hoped it would be. As your therapist, I aim to help you to understand and navigate the roadblocks preventing you from pursuing the life and relationships you seek. To do this, we will explore your current and past experiences and how messages from society, relationships, and childhood impa...
I realize that coming to counseling takes courage. I will meet you where you are and work with you on your journey toward healing and thriving in whichever phase of life you are in. Counseling is a process of self-exploration and can certainly be difficult at times, but can yield life changing results. I believe that everyone is worthy of feeling whole and that often, there are both internal an...
I have current openings in my practice for adolescents and adults in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, problematic drug and alcohol use, relational difficulties as well as pre-marital couples work. I am part of a group practice, North Shore Psychotherapy, that has recently expanded to a Lakeview location. My priority is to create a non-judgmental...
Life is demanding. Sometimes it helps to have a place where you can slow down and think, feel, and talk at your own pace. If you’re feeling stuck or dealing with stress, therapy can help. We can explore whatever feels meaningful to you. I provide therapy for couples, teens, adults, and older adults. My specialties include autism, grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem,...
Do you feel like somehow something's missing in your life, that perhaps your life expectations haven't truly been fulfilled. During my 14+ years of experience. I have learned the art of focusing on which really works. It is a unique honest collaboration between you and I that brings into focus a pathway for harmony in your life. Besides my LPC I also have a graduate certificate in Expressive Ar...
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s...
