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’m no longer taking new clients at this time—please check back in mid-November. I take an active, flexible, problem-solving approach that is typically grounded in cognitive-behavioral methods, although I also incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques. The development of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me; I’m down-to-earth, practical, and have a dry...
My name is Beth Kittredge and I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience working with children with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. I collaborate with parents, recognizing the importance of the family in treating the needs of the child. Some of my areas of specialty include school and behavioral challenges, divorce, grief and los...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I work with people whose struggles range from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, divorce, relationships, identity development, life transition and adjustment, and behavioral issues. I believe in and use a collaborative therapeutic process, in which treatment is determined by each...
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically...
We're more anxious right now than ever, trying to navigate everything that is happening in our lives and our world. It's easy to get out of balance, especially during this difficult time. It's hard to navigate our own lives and now we have other worries, many that feel beyond our control. Drawing on my experience and training in existential philosophy and contemporary psychodynamic therapy...a...
It’s ok to not be ok right how. You may be feeling overwhelmed with life’s circumstances, wanting more out of your relationships, longing to feel more connected to your purpose, or wanting to feel more peace and joy in your life. Therapy is a space for you to explore all of that that and more. Through my experience I have come to specialize in working with professional women. Some of the issues...
Most of her clients experience issues including co-occurring disorders. Clients need support understanding why they make certain choices and the impact of those choices. Her goal is to help her clients identify and practice positive coping skills to manage their mental health and substance use. She has combined experience as an addictions counselor and works with family’s using the Functional...
Dr. Daroglou is a licensed psychologist. She has worked in the mental health field for over two decades and has been licensed as a psychologist in California since 2005. She offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She has offices in La Jolla and Central San Diego for face-to-face appointments and also offers Tele-Health....
Those who come to me are typically looking to become more confident and self assured, feel happier, communicate clearly and confidently, ease anxiety stemming from public speaking or interpersonal interaction, and/or find a fulfilling relationship or recover from a bad one. I am an action oriented coach, and use exercises and tangible tools to increase "stickiness," and forming of new neural...
I am a licensed psychologist, receiving my doctoral degree in School Psychology from Rutgers University. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a passion for providing clients with evidence-based treatments and have focused on treating mental health and behavioral difficulties throughout the lifespan. I believe in my client’s ability to...
( English | español ) I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The years of...
Initiating therapy may feel intimidating, but it can be a big step toward being the person you want to be with the relationships you deserve to have. I find a great deal of joy in helping clients feel empowered in their own lives. I view therapy as a two-way street in which I use evidence-based strategies from CBT, narrative, EMDR, DBT, and similar modalities to help you reach your goals. Sessi...
Sometimes life sucks and we find ourselves stuck. By looking at the big picture, I help clients get unstuck in order to continue moving through life as they find grace amidst the messy storms that make us human. I believe our struggles do not define us and the battles we are fighting have evolved from our lived experiences, biology, and environment. Therapy is about connecting with another’s...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Each of us can identify some aspect of our lives that we'd like to change. As your therapist, my intention is to help you learn about the therapeutic process and how it can help you identify the changes you'd like to make; collaborate with you in setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself; teach you to incorporate coping skills to ease through transitions; and...
