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 am an experienced clinician of approximately 20 years, with a private practice solely dedicated to work with TEENS, COLLEGE-AGE clients, and YOUNG ADULTS. Not only are these the age groups to which I am most drawn, I find that narrowing services to specific populations allows me to truly focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges of these groups. My style is described as warm,...
Therapy is a place to explore, grow and develop the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges. Why put on a false front in life? Why smile on the outside when you can’t smile on the inside? Each day may feel like a struggle or feel like there is a cloud over your head. I specialize in anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and understand that our behaviors are a direct result of internal...
I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have right now, and that everyone can learn new skills to better approach whatever they are struggling with. I strive to ensure my practice is inclusive and supportive of all people, regardless of beliefs, identities, orientations, or situation in order to create the safe space needed to explore personal growth. I have successfu...
I am experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process and that is how I approach every potential client. I believe that we know ourselves best and sometimes we just need some assistance with getting back on track. I believe in a judgement free zone and meeting someone where they are at. I also believe that we all have the...
Taking the first steps towards treatment can often seem intimidating and overwhelming; we’re not sure what we’re getting ourselves into or if we’re even ready to make a change. I find that a compassionate and empathetic manner, coupled with a sense of humor, is the most effective way to make sure that you feel heard. Therapy should always be about your own individual process and the unique set...
Dr. Collins is currently accepting new clients for online sessions. He works with adults, providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of challenges. His areas of interest include: trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, insomnia, and stress reduction. Dr. Collins' primary treatment approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which incorporates mindfulness and ...
"I see a world without sickness, sorrow or mental disturbances, in which we are living in perfect balance and abundance, health and harmony." - Dr. Ann Wigmore I believe that a healthy and effective therapeutic relationship addresses the body, mind and spirit. My areas of interest include attachment theory, the mind/gut axis (what we eat affects our mood and mental/physical health), and...
I have a professional interest in serving women struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, and grief and loss associated with pregnancy, infant, and child loss. My background includes 12 years of working with adolescents and children in public school settings, as well as adolescent clinical settings including juvenile detention facilities, inpatient mental health facilities, and...
I have over 15 years of experience providing support to individuals and couples struggling with a variety of life issues as well as career and other life transitions and adjustments. I believe there are multiples solutions to our challenges and struggles. I believe that there is more than one option. We just need help finding our own way. I specialize in helping people clarify what they want or...
You wish your child would follow the bedtime or breakfast routine better. Your child seems unable to communicate, problem solve, reflect, or play with friends. Your child has difficulty with homework or following rules. Your child gets into trouble at school or with the kids on the block. You want your child to learn the art of communication, how to express their emotions in appropriate ways or...
Therapy can be a powerful force in helping you identify thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns that are no longer serving you, and in turn help you create positive change in your life. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with you to cultivate your strengths, find healthy ways to deal with challenges, and help you build a satisfying and fulfilling life. I help clients manage stress, anxiety...
Welcome! Thank you for taking time out of your day to focus on your needs. Self-care is the best care and I am here to help you meet your desired goals. My name is Kierra and I am eager to partner with you so we can begin working on your version of your best self. My social work career was focused on Children and Families. However, since receiving my state license, I have worked with all age...
It’s hard to put yourself out there…To allow yourself to be vulnerable…To really connect with others. When you do, you practically tie yourself up in knots replaying what you said – what you did. You make promises to yourself that somehow next time you’ll do things differently…that you’ll feel different….that you won’t be full of regret and shame. Regardless of whether you spend most of your ti...
Real adulting starts when you address the parts of you that are flawed and actively work toward strengthening them. You do this because you understand that life will never be truly satisfying until you become the best version of yourself. Let me help you with that journey....
It is not always easy to reach out to a stranger for help, yet you know you are ready to make a change in your life. My focus is on helping clients by understanding systemic or external factors that may impact your relationship with yourself and others. With that understanding we then work together to use that understanding to influence how we treat ourselves and engage the world around us....
