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 a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. During my time in the mental health field, I have worked with clients in variety of settings such as emergency services, residential treatment, LGBTQ+ behavioral health clinic, community mental health, and at a university-counseling cent...
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( English | 中文 ) Jie has experiences working with clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family upbringing, trauma history, self-exploratory needs, etc. Jie believes that clients have learned from past experiences and formed ways to perceive themselves and other people - anger, self-blame, distrust in others, underserving love, unhealthy boundaries. Jie not only works with cli...
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