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
Children, At-Risk-youth, criminally involved juveniles and adults, children and adults with a history of trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), depression, anxiety. Stephanie has worked in the human services field since 2008 when she began working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. She obtained her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 2011 and he...
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, your child, or your relationship, therapy is a tool navigate the difficulties of life. Depression, anxiety are common concerns and CAN be managed. You may have experienced a stressful event, feel overwhelmed by ongoing stressors, or are struggling with identity issues. Life can be better. It may be difficult to imagine at this time, but it can be possi...
“I feel that the discovery of ones’ true self is the key to self liberation and understanding of self in relation to others.” Throughout Kristin’s training and experience she has worked with presenting issues such as couple/marital distress, divorce and/or separation, blended families, life-cycle transition issues, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual orientation, self-harming behaviors, maladaptive coping...
Hello, My name is Elsa Mendez and I am a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in DC. I have worked with different populations in the DC and Maryland areas. I received my bachelor's in psychology from Towson University and my master's in Social Work from Catholic University of America. I have worked and interned at different nonprofits in DC such as Neighbor's Consejo, Latin...
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As a helper of healing and change, I will honor the rights of all diverse populations. Therapeutic services which provide clients' with choices and options in a clear form of understandable language. Each client will have the opportunity to make goals which they feel are attainable. together we will assess levels of stress, the retention of negative influences, therefore, we can together evalua...
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All too often we find ourselves repeating the same behaviors, pursing the same types of relationships, and feeling frustrated with the same emotional experiences. We get stuck in a cycle that often leaves us feeling lost, disconnected, misunderstood, and undervalued. Conversely, this can also cause us to desperately ask, “What is wrong with me?” While navigating my own recovery journey, I felt...
Striving to help others become the best that they were created to become~ I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1995. I enjoy working with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. My experiences include but not limited to providing social services and counseling while working with children, adolescents, and adults within schools, hospitals, out patient settings and...
We all have our ups and downs in life and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding in your current life. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad and process the parts of your past that continue to effect you today. I work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on technique...
