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 enjoy working with all people to help find what works best for you personally. I have a very down to earth approach and I'm all about identifying and using your own strengths to solve issues; fostering and building empowerment; and moving past shame and self criticism. Therapy is different for each person depending on your needs, preferences, and goals. And for each person the experience shou...
I have been working with parents and their children for more than a decade. While the nature of my work varies based on client needs, our goals are often similar; enhancing lives through simplification, understanding and consistency. I am a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. I work with children and the adults in their lives to provide support and guidance to help naviga...
My most enjoyable times in therapy are the moments when a person realizes they have it within them to recognize a change to be made, the skills to do it, and feels successful. To experience that life changing moment with them is awe-inspiring. Some call this an "A-ha moment," "light bulb going off," or an "epiphany." Instead, I call this the moment when a person switches the channel of their in...
Without vulnerability, there is no growth. Sometimes our "own stuff" influenced by family generations and personal experiences get in the way of our healing. It is intuitive for us to defend against such vulnerabilities for protection and at the same time such defenses do an outstanding job of stunting our growth. Where's the balance? This is the reason I believe therapy is about creating a saf...
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through some of life's more challenging times. Are you on the verge of a divorce? Have you lost a child, a spouse or someone dear (pets count) and feel like you just can't live on? Have you experienced trauma that paralyzes and highjacks your life? Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at various...
I believe clients are the experts on their own lives. I take a strength-based and person-centered approach to therapy, meaning that while I see myself as a consultant in peoples' journeys toward enhanced wellness, I work in a collaborative way that keeps the client's goals and priorities front and center. During our time together, I will listen to your story, offer reflections, and ask creative...
I believe that well-being is a right not a privilege and that everyone is hungry for meaning, purpose and connection. The absence of these things can lead to disorder and dysfunction. The greatest gift of being a therapist is helping people of all ages let go of unhealthy coping skills and cultivate an authentic, full life. In my practice, I focus on the specific needs and goals of the individu...
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate difficult life transitions, seeking a vehicle for personal growth, or have a relationship challenge that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you (and/or you/your partner/family) identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappin...
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over thirty years and have extensive experience working with clients of all ages and functional levels. My greatest strength is my ability to connect with people; demonstrating genuine care and concern. I help others feel that they are being heard, and can assist them with developing strategies to address issues they may be struggling with. I am...
Hello! I would like to congratulate you for being courageous in seeking empowerment and support. We all have something that we want to heal, and I am here to support you. I am a therapist, licensed social worker, and certified Applied Postive Psychology Practitioner. I believe in mind, body, and spiritual connections, and teach clients how to pay attention to and integrate all three levels to...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located near Rittenhouse Square. While I have experience with a wide range of issues, I am especially skilled in working with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss, shame, and sexual and gender identity concerns. My approach to treatment is relational and psychodynamic. This means that I strive to maintain a strong focus on the relationship-both the...
**TELETHERAPY OPENINGS AVAILABLE - I exclusively see women** Life can bring pain and frustration into one's heart and mind. It creates sadness, anxiety, and a feeling of being stuck. It may feel hard to imagine that it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Therapy can offer clarity and strength as you work through, rather than avoid, that which causes you pain. Providing a safe...
I am here to support you! Therapy is a unique space where you have the opportunity to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions through a non-judgmental lens. I help clients move beyond self-criticism to a place of curiosity, patience, and compassion. Emotions don't speak our language, so we need to learn how to understand what they are telling us. Every single emotion serves an important...
Everyone needs a space to be completely themselves without judgement or pretense. I work with individual adults, teens, partners, and families. Relationships come in all shapes and sizes; couples, families, and poly-constellations. In relationship counseling I partner with you, working from a place of empathy and personal responsibility, to work through conflict and/or aspects of your relations...
The one thing you can always count on in life, is that it will always change no matter if we are ready or not. Whether there is a struggle with depression, anxiety, a difficult transition in your life, or feeling overwhelmed, it is important to set aside time just for you; to explore, heal, and learn in an environment free of judgment or assumptions. Therapy is a way to be heard, emotions...
