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
Is your infant, toddler or preschooler acting in ways that are hard to understand? Infants and young children have all the same feelings as adults but do not yet have the ability to communicate them. My specialty is supporting the youngest of children express their worries and stresses to those who love and want to help them. Connecting with parents to help their children needing extra support...
Anxiety, stress, anger, conflict, and depression can impact our sleep, productivity at work or school, and relationship with our loved ones. It can feel overwhelming or isolating trying to deal and cope with these emotions. It is during these times that outside help may be beneficial to help us overcome these challenges and work towards regaining our optimal emotional health. I use a strength...
I whole-heartily understand that considering reaching out to a counselor is difficult when you are contemplating help; however, please know that I value and create a safe and authentic therapeutic space, so you can build the confidence to process those intimate challenges freely. Combined with my stance of not knowing you better than you know yourself, I hope that we can work collaboratively...
I’m Dr. Crystal Williams, a behavioral scientist and licensed psychotherapist based in Beverly Hills. I offer psychotherapy at its finest. I have a Master of Arts degree (MFT) and a PHD in Education. I specialize in working with eating disorders (5 years) and substance use/addictive behaviors (4 years). I work with clients struggling with dual diagnosis (depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar,...
Healing happens in connection with others, and I meet my clients where they are at. What is shareable is bearable. I am a biracial, multicultural Oakland native. I know what it feels like to be "in between." I work with diverse people of all ages, adults and teens, and seek to reduce stigma around reaching out for help. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the barriers and...
I strongly believe in building a collaborative relationship with my clients in helping them overcome their personal struggles. As a clinician, I strive to create a safe and warm environment that is compassionate and client-centered, I prescribe to an integrative approach to therapy that promotes the unique individual strengths of my clients. More importantly, my approaches are tailored to the...
Throughout life, we all face challenges and stressors that can be too difficult to resolve alone. Oftentimes, the viewpoint of a nonjudgmental third person can provide exceptionally useful new perspectives and insights. Working together, I help my clients discover their values, learn new ways of managing distress, and live their optimal life. I very much enjoy working collaboratively with...
Everyone can benefit from therapy. At Awaken we want to understand your goals and help you reach them. Therapy is a deeply personal and unique experience and we treat it as such. We work to understand your needs, family and life circumstances to best help you reach your best level of functioning and fulfillment. I will strive to understand your specific life goals and goals for therapy. After...
If you are reading this, chances are, you’ve tried just about everything and still feel angry, depressed, lonely, and overwhelmed. My therapeutic style is dynamic, genuine, and straight forward. My aim is to help you set realistic goals, identify unhealthy patterns, and understand the underlying causes of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Many of my clients have reported reduced panic attac...
I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult...
Are you tired of low self-esteem, anxiety, food struggles, and/or stress controlling your life? Are you feeling ashamed, confused, and fearful? What about overwhelmed, out-of-control, and exhausted? If so, I'm here to help. My goal is to encourage you to uncover your strengths, advocate for your needs, and meet your unique goals. I help teens and women regain the driver’s seat in their life...
(Not Accepting New Clients At This Time) Are you wondering if what you're feeling is "normal?" Different seasons in life can bring about changes in our mental and emotional state. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there is great hope for healing, and I would love to help you. I consider working with clients through some of life's greatest challenges to be an incredible privilege. I have...
Our lives today are busy and often overwhelming. Struggling with mental health symptoms complicates the process of managing our daily routines and responsibilities, and frequently people struggle in silence, due to fears of being judged. Mental health issues do not have to keep people from achieving their personal goals and living their best lives. Just as people with substance use struggles sp...
I focus on assisting individuals (adolescents to adults) struggling with mental illness including but not limited to; Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, ADD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Video Game Addiction, and more. Credentialed as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) I am able to assist individuals manage and overcome their disorders by...
At Before & After Counseling LLC I am interested in working with people who want to change or who desire support in the struggles they are encountering. I work with adolescents to older adults offering a supportive, caring, comfortable, and safe environment where a therapeutic relationship is the first step in your journey to your ultimate goal. I have over 20 years experience working in the...
