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
Personal difficulties often entail masking your feelings in your daily life. It's important to me to create a space for you where you can just relax and be yourself. Struggles are a normal part of living; likewise the desire not to struggle alone. I support clients by helping them gain insight, build skills, and utilize their strengths in the interest of being resilient and "struggling well."...
My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe spac...
( English | español ) CHILD/ADOLESCENT THERAPIST Therapy does not have to be scary or mysterious - it is about learning skills and gaining insights that get you closer to feeling more you, feeling well and thriving. TEENS - Maybe you are not sure how someone you do not know yet can help you. I provide a respectful, transparent space in which you are better able to figure out what changes you wa...
I believe many adults are living an unfulfilled life due to unprocessed traumatic events that took place in their past. Present hardships may also encourage poor decision making which can result in regrets. Using biblical principles, I help guide individuals during their toughest seasons, and remind them that hope still lives. In addition to adults, I am experienced in helping adolescents cope ...
I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining ...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect is the foundation for the most meaningful work to be done. I have a relaxed, non-judgmental, conversational approach that encourages clients to feel at ease. I stri...
*FULL* I enjoy working with clients of various backgrounds and life circumstances. I am willing to work alongside anyone who is ready to connect with themselves, challenge themselves, and to grow into the person they desire to be. I believe it is important to look into the past, find acceptance, and heal to move forward. I feel it is important to identify and process triggers to reasons for...
I understand that the process of therapy can be overwhelming. I applaud you for the first active steps you are taking to seek support. I encourage you to find a therapist that you connect with. The therapeutic rapport is extremely valuable and an instrumental part of healing and growing. It is your choice who you want to share your story with. I have been providing therapeutic support for adult...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 30+ years experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy, forensic, personality and medical assessments and court testimony. I specialize in helping people who are stuck... in depression, anxiety, anger, in broken relationships, and in past trauma. Additionally as a LSOTP-S I treat youth with sexual behavior problems. In office and...
Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile! I believe therapy is a deeply powerful tool that allows us to recognize and change ineffective patterns in our lives to become more connected, fulfilled versions of ourselves. Just as I expect my clients to take the risk of bringing their authentic selves into the room, I bring myself to our sessions too--in the form of humor, candor, and empathy....
I have been treating children, adolescents and young adults in my private practice since 2002. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused counseling and behavioral skills training. Clinical specialties include assessment and treatment of ADHD and anxiety, sports psychology therapy as it relates to performance and treatment of adjustment and depressive disorders. I have...
Greetings and welcome! Am excited and honored for the opportunity to be your therapist! During our time in therapy, we will together face the obstacles that are road-blocking your successes, journey through the places in your life that feel stuck, and heal the issues that still cause suffering. Every step of the way, I will be here with you as we utilize your strengths and develop skills to...
Regardless of what you are seeking to change or improve, you do not have to be alone in the process. Through a collaborate effort with me, we can tackle life's challenges together and find solutions that benefit you in a meaningful and lasting way. I consider it a privilege to accompany my patients on their individual journeys of growth and maturation. If you are feeling unbalanced, detached, o...
8/2020 - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hello! I am a Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Transgender Care Therapist working in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience working with adolescents and adults and approach therapy from an experiential, feminist, multicultural approach. I utilize art making and expressive therapies to help facilitate greater...
I hold a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from William Carey University in Hattiesburg MS. My 15 years of Counseling experience include, working with at-risk youth and adults in a variety of settings including their homes, schools, domestic violence shelters, and community mental health centers. My chosen theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral...
