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 accepting new clients and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty. If you are experiencing increased stress or sadness, therapy may be what you need to gain new perspective and develop your action plan. As a bilingual (Spanish) LCSW/Therapist with 1 decade of experience, I help clients struggling with debilitating mental health symptoms that prohibit them from livin...
There are four lines from “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley; “It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” It is my belief that we can determine the direction of our lives. I have worked with kids, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, oppositional defiance, and many other...
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to review my profile as your potential therapist/partner in creating healing and happiness in your life. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all deserve to be heard and all deserve to live our best lives. I believe that we are able to improve our emotional and mental well-being by exploring our past while focusing on our present and future. When we are...
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and...
I have had the opportunity in my practice to work with children as young as 3 years old and adults as young as 93. By working with all genders, ages, parents and couples I am always pushed to stretch myself by continued education and rising up to challenges that patients may bring to the table. My understanding of counseling comes from many different theoretical orientations and decades of...
Life is messy, and it can be tough to see past the struggles that come up in families: from big worries, to big feelings, to life's many transitions. This is where I can help. Let’s work together to slow down and look at what's hard for your family, as well as your family's many strengths. Let’s find ways for you and your child to step out of old patterns, and find even better ways to relate....
Successfully managing a life transition from high school to college. Opening up a relationship or closing one that needs reassessing. Gender identity discovery and perhaps navigating the medical component for transition. Making a career change that includes risks but healthier potential. Support to families of clients seeking to better themselves. I've been helping people of all ages discover...
Everyone has stressful moments in life where they feel lost and uncertain of where to turn. I specialize in providing couples counseling to those who are seeking to improve their connection, communication, intimacy and overall happiness. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern of arguments or just want to improve and strengthen your relationship, I will help you better understand one another...
Life is full of surprises. Some are beautiful and we welcome them with open arms; while others are extremely difficult. Those situations or circumstances change our life in a way that leaves us desolate and sometimes, without knowing what to do. The good news is that you don't have to navigate your problems or situations alone. If you allow me, I will walk along by your side, and together we wi...
Hello my name is Virginia King, LMFT and my goal is to encourage, challenge and empower you to uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I understand that every individual struggles with life challenges in their own unique way and it would be my...
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change." - Dr. Carl Rogers. As a Rogerian counselor, I emphasize to every person who comes through my door that they are the experts in their care. I provide the space and proper conditions to help this person live their life to their fullest potential. Hello. My name is Nicholas O'Madden and I am a Licensed Professional Clini...
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of...
If you are going through a difficult time or need support in working through life challenges, I welcome you into my practice to explore, repair and heal. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum, parenting, relationships, family conflict, or racial trauma, no one flourishes in isolation. If you are ready to engage in a therapeutic experience to nurture, reflect and proces...
My passion is in helping you build awareness into your experiences, beliefs, and coping strategies to discover your own path to healing. I believe that we all have internal capability for positive change and growth, despite our past experiences. My specialties include the treatment of trauma, mental health conditions, and substance use problems with adolescents and adults. I offer mental health...
LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS. Therapy is an investment in yourself. It takes time and energy to improve the quality of your life and relationships, become the type of person you want to be, reduce symptoms, and change how you think and feel about yourself. It is possible to create opportunities for happiness and fulfillment in your life. If you are ready to make changes, you don't have ...
