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
As a LCSW, I have spent my career working with children. I have worked with children, parents and families through the Community Service Board, Juvenile Courts, and a Behavior Health Center. as well as raising 3 children while my husband served in the Navy. I am a Registered Play Therapist, Certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and trained in EMDR. I also volunteer facilitating a Grief Group for...
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , parents, and individuals. I am very curious and passionate about non traditional coupling,...
( English | español ) There are times in our lives when we feel sad, depressed, confused, anxious and despite our best efforts at giving ourselves rational advice, we still don't feel better. In therapy, we work towards building a different way of thinking about ourselves and our problems. Not only will we relieve the symptoms but also achieve personal growth, acceptance of ourselves and most...
My practice is currently full and I am unable to take new clients. I will update this regularly as spots open up. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore what may be at the root of your distress. While each of us has a natural capacity to heal, my role is to help you identify and remove the obstacles that stand in the way of your health, coping, growth, and...
I work with couples and individuals who are struggling to overcome habitual patterns of behavior that are preventing them from experiencing a satisfying connection with each other and themselves. If you and your partner have experienced betrayal, addiction issues or have simply allowed your relationship to become stagnant, I can help you find your way back to a secure and fulfilling bond. I use...
I use Positive Psychology to inspire and improve lives. I'm told I'm warm, down to earth, and that I have a good sense of humor. . I believe therapy needs to show results. Not years later — but soon. I see both individuals and couples. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), with mindfulness and a powerful mix of the best approaches known to modern...
I am still accepting new clients and am offering phone and video sessions for clients who are distancing or quarantined. I know how difficult it can be to open up to someone about your most vulnerable, hidden self. This step is often the hardest to take. My goal is to provide a safe therapeutic space filled with compassion and empathy to support you in overcoming this challenge. I specialize in...
Gina and Kelsey both take a direct approach with our clients. We believe in honesty, and we believe that change comes from experiencing hard times, conflict, and loss. We help our clients to "sit in the shit" as that is where real lasting change comes from. Our work is primarily with adults, and my passion is with men and women struggling with anger, anxiety, self-esteem, and marital/relationsh...
Relationships are critical for our survival in life. The quality of our relationships determine the quality of our lives. Such relationships, that are so important and yet at times seem so hard to achieve, include husband-wife, parent-child, teacher-student, and employer-employee or any other significant relationship. Our life journey can become complicated, however, we are much more in control...
Nacole Ritchey is a licensed clinical social worker who obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kentucky. She has worked with co-occurring disorders in long-term residential and outpatient settings and has provided in-home therapy to children, families and adults. Her special interests include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders,...
**Not currently accepting new patients** If you are ready to explore who you are, reach your goals, and open yourself up to self-awareness, I am ready to help guide you. I believe that, as in other areas of healthcare, taking an integrative approach to mental health can help us become more attuned to our wants and needs, and allow us to examine who we are and how we got here in a multitude of w...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 30 years experience. My work is collaborative, strength based and often playful. I have an extensive background in working with family systems through the lens of attachment theory. Over the past several years I have shifted from family to individual work with adults, utilizing a model of psychotherapy called Internal Family Systems. I find thi...
I help my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life and alleviate suffering. I believe that everyone can find their true potential and live a fulfilled life despite their life circumstances. I help my clients learn and develop skills to manage stressors and overcome the barriers that are standing in the way of their life goals. I believe that my clients can...
For all of us, the quality of our most important relationships--parents, children, siblings and romantic relationships--determine the quality of our lives. Even when life throws us some curveballs (as it often will), if our most important relationships are strong and healthy, we can handle the challenges that come our way. My work focuses on helping children, teens, parents and couples strength...
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to develop skills and strategies to live out their full potential in their daily lives. Life transitions can be challenging. My goal is to connect with my clients, alleviate symptoms and offer tailored recommendations that nurture individual strengths while targeting challenges and needs. I specialize in supporting those struggling with anxiet...
