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
Jessica is an individual and couples therapist who approaches her work with a passion for understanding personality development, and the ways in which our unique histories contribute to our perspectives on ourselves, our worldviews, and how we relate to others. She is very interested in exploring the links between trauma, mood disorders, and addictions, and how these intersect and compound one...
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