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
Jennifer began working in the mental health field in 1998. She is passionate about educating others regarding mental health including: symptoms, treatment approaches, and navigating the mental health system. Jennifer utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systems Theory, and Socratic approaches. Jennifer sees teenagers, young adults, adults, parents, and young...
In my skill set I have access to a variety of tools I can offer. Creativity, mindfulness techniques, meditation, yoga, breathwork, trauma work and good old-fashioned talk therapy. Combining all these things often brings a client to the next stage of growth in life. Do these skills speak to the needs for growth in your life? If yes, then we should talk and see what mountains we can move, rivers ...
Do you feel stuck and can’t quite figure out what to do? Are you struggling with anxiety or sadness? Do you feel alone? Are you wondering why everything is so hard? Do you feel guilt or shame? Is “negative self-talk” or "an inner critic" something you completely understand? Do you have difficulty making decisions and often feel like you don't know what to do next? Finding the right therapist fo...
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job...
I am available to see individual adults and children (ages five and older) and additionally provide family counseling services. I enjoy helping clients improve communication skills and increase healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, historical trauma, substance abuse, and personality issues. I view the therapeutic relationship as essential to facilitate this change, so whether thi...
Welcome. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families. I work with trauma, attachment and relational issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, eating disorders and body image concerns. I use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness, neuroscience, EMDR, somatic modalities, art/creative interventions, and the outdoors (eco-therapy), individually tailored to...
www.hawaiicounselingtherapy.com We Answer Your Phone Call! Aspects of Life Counseling Services LLC focuses on assisting individuals and families in restoring and obtaining a sense of mental balance. Our services are designed to provide clients an integrated solution for their mind, body, and spirit. We use best practice models and provide quality mental health service in the following areas:...
We all have areas of growth and great strengths. My approach to therapy honors your strengths and uses them to enhance personal growth. I have a passion for working with people who experience issues related to identity, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and relationships. I want to assist in helping you reach your goals and long-term emotional health. I have experience working with diverse...
Welcome. I'm here to help and offer a compassionate, strength-based, and solution-focused approach. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, encopresis, and enuresis using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I’ll help you change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. I am available to teach you strategies to effectively manage your symptoms and address executive functioning...
**Not accepting new clients at this time.**Here you are, seeking a therapist to begin this journey. It's not easy, but I commend you for taking the first step towards the change you desire! The idea of receiving therapy can be overwhelming, however, the process can be life-changing. Often, we have thoughts about our identity, our purpose, and our relationships. All of these thoughts are valid, ...
I assist people in identifying and moving through barriers to living their best life, and seek to provide a non-judgmental safe space for sharing and growth. I believe there is great power in the therapist/client relationship, and that people often develop into the best version of themselves once they feel truly seen and heard. Although grief, confusion, and trauma can be part of the human...
Within a therapeutic space we can begin to address concerns, beliefs and patterns of behaviors that have the ability too negatively impact our lives or prevent us from experiencing life as we truly desire. My approach to counseling is compassionate, open and direct. I seek to help others gain new insights in an effort to make wanted changes that may help improve their experiences in social,...
Counseling is a unique journey, involving a collaboration between therapist and client. Each individual is different and I believe in individualizing therapy, versus a "one size fits all" method. I believe in supporting clients and guiding them through self-discovery. I have been working with adolescents and adults, treating substance abuse for over 3 years. I also have experience working with...
Connection with ourselves and others is what gives our lives purpose and meaning. Without connection we suffer and these uncertain times have contributed to compromising our relationships. Perhaps you're wondering if you can still save your marriage or is it time to separate? Together we can create a new and better relationship based upon who you both are now while honoring your needs and value...
Balancing the demands of life can be stressful and anxiety provoking; I am here to help. With the fast pace of our society as well as the definition of the family system changing-many have difficulty dealing with a variety of life stressors. As a result some may struggle to cope with everyday obstacles that can effect their emotional and physical health/wellbeing as well as hinder relationships...
