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
***Limited openings available for in person/outdoors therapy. Call or Email now for a free phone consultation.*** How we grew up, our experiences (or even the lack of them), our successes and failures, the people who raised us, the times we felt loved (and the times we haven't), are all part of who we are, how we view the world, our triggers, our needs, our dreams and aspirations. It’s part of ...
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I think it’s hard to distill into words the enormity of relief, growth, perspective, or even profound experience you may encounter by embarking on the therapeutic process, though the experience will be unique for everyone. In the company of the right therapist, you will have the most robust opportunity to safely explore the things important to you, giving a bit more solace to the axiom “I’m not...
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