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
Working with both adolescents and adults, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues and relationship concerns. I am a compassionate therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health field in both one-on-one and group settings. I support my clients through a variety of life struggles and aim to assist them in utilizing the strengths they poss...
At the Heart's goal is to bridge the gap and to help heal our community, families and individuals. All members of our community need respect and acceptance. Our staff provides a non-judgmental, caring environment for clients to get the support and encouragement they need when they need it the most. At the Heart is a new low cost counseling center in Elk Grove that provides affordable counseling...
OPENINGS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK!! When you are looking for a counselor, you want someone you can trust, right? You want to feel safe. You may feel that you are different and you want to know that he or she has experience and understands how to help. I been a support for those who have experienced eating disorders, anxiety, sensory processing disorders, LGBTQ discrimination, domestic violence,...
I am a firm believer that as humans, we grow in connection. Therapy can be a place where growth, self-awareness, and healing can begin. I also believe that we are all bound to experience difficulty and pain throughout our lives. Throughout these ups and downs, I hope to come alongside you and provide a sense of acceptance, authenticity, and emotional safety. Therapy is an active process - in or...
Have you ever felt stuck while in a relationship or confused about who you are or where you want to be in your life? Do parts of you feel lost and insecure while other parts of you are so ready to change and give up old habits? These different parts of us may feel pressure from family, friends, work, school, and society to fit a mold of who we are supposed to be as a person. We may even put the...
Life can be unpredictable and messy, and sometimes we just can’t do things alone – and that’s okay! When life becomes too stressful, or the anxiety becomes too much to handle, I want to be there to help. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and my goal is to empower you. I use compassion and humor in therapy to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental. I approach thera...
Though vulnerability is often uncomfortable, nothing is as painful as feeling disconnected from the life you want to lead. I am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and often integrate Brene Brown's work on shame-resiliency, vulnerability, belonging, self-compassion, and courage into therapy sessions. I am also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and have significant experience helping...
My passion is counseling children. Children are affected by a number of life issues divorce, loss of a family member, or loss of a friend. Your child may have a diagnosis of Aspergers (now Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, or Depression. Your child may be struggling to connect with peers, keep up academically, or battling anxiety. Yet, it may be hard for you as a parent to get them to open up. W...
Rebecca works out of Christian Counseling Service's newly opened Surprise office. She believes the best life is one lived with meaning and purpose where we are connected to others in healthy ways. She is passionate about living compassionately and authentically. Challenges and hardships are guaranteed. Bad things happen. How we look at and respond to these experiences can create obstacles to...
**ATTN: I am still accepting new clients and am offering phone and video sessions for clients who are distancing or quarantined**. I am a LPC-Intern serving in Waxahachie, Tx. Throughout our lives we all experience situations that can shake us to our very core and leave us feeling helpless and out of control. These situations can include trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger o...
If you are considering therapy there's a good chance you feel discouraged or overwhelmed. Trying to change compulsive behaviors and manage the thoughts in your head is exhausting. Since 2003 I've been helping clients make sense of their behaviors and find new ways to live. Therapy isn't easy and you won't find your way back to "normal" without digging deeper, but change is possible. I offer...
My work with families is grounded in my belief that children and parents "do well if they can" and that any parent’s deepest desire is to see their child succeed. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where children and teens are able to work through challenging emotions, develop better self-regulation in moments of distress, improve their self-esteem, and feel more connected in their...
"I can’t believe I did it again! Why do I always do this to myself?" "OK, I decided to stop drinking, now what?" Or “ I just want my kid to talk to me. I have no idea what’s going on and I’m worried.” Sound familiar? Being stuck in a cycle you want to break can bring shame or guilt that you are not enough, or not doing enough. You may have gone to therapy before and it helped, but you feel like...
Thank you visiting my page. Anxiety can have a paralyzing effect making it difficult to make choices or to live your life to the fullest. The constant doubt can be exhausting and confusing. While depression can convince us that we can't and that our future is hopeless. These feelings can lead us to get stuck in unhelpful patterns that are hard to stop. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space t...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist conducting comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents in the Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC area. I have extensive training in child and adolescent psychology, and expertise in evaluation of a range of concerns including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, and behavioral challenges. I have...
