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 believe as humans, our journeys are each unique and important. I value the individuality of my clients and their stories, and I make it a priority to provide a safe, welcoming place to talk about one’s struggles and goals, and explore how to achieve them. My goal is to foster an open, warm, and honest relationship where we can work together to get the most out of therapy. I love working with ...
I specialize in working with adults, emerging adults and older adolescents from diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I have an MS in Counseling from the University of Vermont, and a background in higher education. As a result, I bring to my practice both deep knowledge about many socio-cultural factors and power dynamics that can profoundly affect a person's lived experiences, as we...
I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to foster an understanding of their own mental health and create insight into what is needed in order to build healthy, personalized approaches to self-care, coping, and communication. Building this type of self-awareness and reaching the point of implementing these skills is often daunting, so connecting with a therapist to support you in process...
I was born and raised in Chicago, IL and completed my Master’s in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have aided children, teens, young adults, and their families through a plethora of life events. Through my work, I have grown to recognize the challenges that come when individuals or those close to t...
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My style of therapy is best suited to those seeking serious self-discovery and development. In order to facilitate growth, I help my clients deeply analyze and understand their own lives, relationships, and difficulties. One of my main goals in therapy is to empower my clients to take charge of their lives and find greater confidence and meaning in the process. I work with a broad spectrum of...
First of all, I would like to commend you on taking this step to seek help and support. You are the expert in your life and you know now is the time. I feel there are concrete skills all of us can benefit from to think and feel more positively. I also feel there is power in telling one's story and am thankful to all of my clients willing to share theirs with me. I do not adhere to a one-size fi...
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I specialize in Addictions, Codependency, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Behavioral Issues, and more. My clients struggle with various issues. They are facing ongoing loneliness, sadness, and fear. My clients expect a compassionate space in which to explore their difficulties; unconditional positive regard from me to them. I respect clients where they are in their lives and joi...
**** Currently providing evening and weekend appointments****. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Accelerated Resolution (ART) Therapist. I am also certified in trauma (Certified Counseling Trauma Professional) & EDIT™ Certified I - Eating Disorder Treatment Clinician working with teens and adults. I have spent my time serving the substance abuse population with co-occurring...
Ali is a licensed professional counselor who is also a certified school counselor for grades K-12. Ali specializes in working with children and teens who are having a hard time dealing with and managing their emotions. Ali also works with the adult population to assist with managing a variety of mental health needs such as depression, anxiety and stress. Concerns with just not feeling like...
Do you feel depressed or anxious and without direction? Are you struggling with family relationships or worried about your spouse or child's emotional-behavioral wellbeing?Are you overcome by the stressors of re-entry after incarceration or past unresolved hurts? Understand that happiness is a journey, not just a destination. I applaud you for reaching out and taking this important step to chan...
Relationships are complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of EFT which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional patte...
*Accepting new clients* Bridgette fully believes in the capacity of change and understands that everyone at times is subject to the whims of a randomly cruel universe. She helps clients understand that although life happens to all of us, that doesn’t mean it has to stop. She strives to be an agent of positive change within the lives of her clients as she helps them reach the optimum state of...
