Are You Struggling With Peer Relationships?

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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

Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes, we may not even know what it is we need help with. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, and life changes. Most importantly, I work with you as a whole-person and strive to address all of the factors impacting your wellbeing. Finding the balance between easing symptoms and developing a more meaningful life is a hallmark of my...
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Nikki Lief

Brooklyn

New York

I am a post-doctoral clinical psychologist and I specialize in working with children, adolescents and families presenting with a wide range of concerns. I aim to build a warm, non-judgmental and trusting therapeutic environment where clients can feel comfortable. In addition to therapy, I provide school consultation services to help facilitate communication between families and school staff to...

Mike Klotz

San Francisco

California

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Caitlin Kadnar

Portland

Maine

Caitlin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has a genuine passion for helping others explore their journey in life. Using an integrative person-centered approach she works with children, adolescents, and adults, and provides a variety of treatment modalities including individual, family and group therapy. Caitlin has worked in the...
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Kierra Holiday

Washington

District of Columbia

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Justin Lerner

Seattle

Washington

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