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 have experience working with a variety of populations who struggle with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, and relationship issues I am dedicated to providing clients a safe and collaborative space to navigate through obstacles they are facing. I use a client-centered therapy approach, along with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques ...
**ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS 9a-2p**I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I approach clients from a strengths-based perspective and customize therapy to the needs of the individual or family. I utilize client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solutions-focused therapy. I also use art and play therapy techniques with children during sessions when appropriate. I...
You may be feeling stuck right now. Stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, stuck in an anxious emotional state, or stuck having the same arguments with your family members over and over again. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify maladaptive patterns so they can break the cycle of what hasn’t been working. I create a supportive environment so my clients can figure out what DOES wo...
*Currently full; will reevaluate availability after the holidays* I provide individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children, including children ages five and under. I can assist with anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, oppositional behavior, family conflict, attachment, inattention, trauma, and other concerns. Given that people do not respond the same to a given...
I believe that understanding and accepting yourself is the key to healthy living. Becoming your own best friend will solicit healthy relationships and habits in all aspects of your life. I have helped individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's inevitable curves by challenging negative thought patterns and incorporating more understanding and compassion into their lives. Let me h...
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination” (Carl Rogers).I believe that therapy is the key in that process and I want to be there to provide you with that positive support and collaboration. I am passionate about working together to help you build on your strengths and become the best version of yourself. As a licensed clinical social worker, I...
Psychotherapy is a journey to greater self-knowledge and authenticity. I like to help people as they ask difficult questions about themselves, work on barriers in their lives, and seek to be the most genuine versions of themselves. I am a licensed psychologist, working with adults of all backgrounds and ages. My approach is to partner with individuals in active and challenging ways as they expl...
Everyone experiences times in their life when they feel at the end of their rope. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek support, whether it be for yourself or for your child. You are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, feeling stuck, or struggling to find a different path. Your child is struggling with emotional outbursts, aggression, defiance, or behavioral challenges. These...
* Virtual and Teletherapy Only* For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and families on relationships, career, health and life transitions. I am a relational psychotherapist and coach, licensed in New York. I am a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and Ackerman Institute for the Family. Additionally, I received my EMDR training from the EMDR Institute and am ...
You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied with some parts of your life. I am deeply invested in creating a therapeutic relationship that balances safety and connection with appropriate challenge. You can count on careful attention to your inner world as we explore the concerns that trouble you. I am genuine, warm, and collaborative. As someone who believes in the...
Now Taking New Patients! In office or HIPPA Secure Telehealth options are available. Click on website and request a time. Taking those first steps to begin therapy can be difficult and uncomfortable. As a licensed mental health counselor I have spent the last several years helping children and adolescents, as well as their families, overcome those initial stages of resistance and discomfort and...
Perhaps you are seeking therapy for yourself due to issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or self-esteem. Perhaps you are seeking therapy for your child because they don't listen, have social difficulties, are anxious, or angry. Or perhaps you are a couple needing help with communication. I am here to help. I strive to understand your experience and create a safe space...
Is addiction destroying your life or that of a loved one’s? Is your behavior adversely impacting your personal relationships, job performance and self-esteem? Though it may not feel that way, there is hope; there is a way out. And I am here to help you. For the past 13 years, I have been helping individuals and families on their path to mental, physical and spiritual health. I utilize an approa...
As partners in your session, together we’ll build a trusting and professional relationship that allows you to feel supported setting and achieving meaningful goals that alleviate disruptive patterns and allow for even more success, joy and authenticity. I am most interested in helping you identify your strengths and passions to empower you to live what you view as your healthiest life. I...
My ideal client is committed to taking a deep dive into themselves, past, present, and future, realizing that true healing can only occur through time and energy devoted to self. My clients issues may include early childhood/relational/or single incident trauma, difficulties in new phases of life, grief and loss, or longstanding depression and anxiety. My ideal client would want open dialogue,...
