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
You have a right to have a passionate and fulfilling relationship. You may not be sure if it’s their fault or yours but you do know that you miss feeling that spark. You feel frustrated that your needs go unmet or that you are constantly being nagged to meet your partners. The resentment is invading every area of your life together. Communication has broken down, you’re constantly irritated and...
Dr. Gerald Reid works with children, adolescents, college students, and young adults. With his specialized, personable, and individualized approach, he provides COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) and NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. Dr. Reid also specializes in providing SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY consultation. Dr. Reid's training includes Boston University, the Center for Anxiety and Related...
Currently offering teletherapy through insurance for all people who are home during this crisis through a hipaa compliant platform. Go to my webpage to access me. Empathetic and sympathetic to all ages, stages, and abilities. Let me help you become the best version of yourself possible. I work with individuals of all ages with compassion and supports needed to help you become who you always wan...
***PLEASE NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING WAIT LIST PATIENTS ONLY. I provide therapy and psychological evaluation for children, teens, and families. I have a professional experience working in various settings, including schools, community mental health clinics, outpatient mental health clinics, hospitals (including Kennedy Krieger), university counseling centers, and private practices. Before...
Each stage of life presents many challenges. Despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the capacity to make a change. Seeking and finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step to creating the life you desire. Whether you are looking for support in addressing your depressed mood, anxious thoughts, relationship issues, or facing life's many...
Throughout my forty years of professional life I have worked with people who are coping with the complete range of mental health issues and diagnoses, as well as the problems of everyday life. With each individual I strive to create a supportive atmosphere in which we can work together, developing a trusting relationship that will allow us to address your concerns, your goals, your needs. I kno...
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is my therapeutic strength and passion and I provide affirming individual, relationship, and group therapy. To get a sense of my style, authenticity, congruence, and acceptance are foundations in my work and I am here to help you navigate the concerns that are bringing you to therapy with a warm and open style, sprinkled with humor and compassionate challenge....
As human beings, we are shaped by our history as well as our desires. Sometimes we are guided into lightness and freedom, other times onto paths that might keep us misaligned. Through therapy we can explore and process your life deeper through a collaborative relationship in which I can help you "go down the rabbit hole" and come out with the knowledge you want to empower yourself to live a...
Life is full of unexpected challenges. How well or poorly we handle these challenges affects our confidence, self-esteem, and how we navigate through day to day life. If you’re struggling, it’s not you’re fault. As a doctoral student I focus on personal performance and how we can build resilience in spite of the challenges we face daily. If you are looking for someone to navigate this journey w...
Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Are you having a hard time sorting through your thoughts and feelings? Feeling a little lost? There’s no right or wrong way to feel, your feelings belong to you. Processing your thoughts and emotions in therapy will feel like a weight has been lifted, you’ll begin to make connections and figure some things out about yourself and patterns ...
Do you grapple with anxiety or perfectionism, or wonder what "boundary-setting" or "self-care" really means? I am a mindfulness practitioner who specializes in issues of acculturation, racial identity, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and self-esteem. I provide a safe, collaborative, empathic environment for you to be heard, and be unburdened. I want to help you cultivate the internal and extern...
EXPERIENCE CHANGE TODAY. Your Well-Being Is in Good Hands. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with life's challenges. I offer traditional in-office therapy and for those on the go or looking for a more convenient way to communicate, I offer TELEHEALTH...
My approach to counseling is mainly strength-based; which means through support and awareness, I will help you get through this difficult time in your life. I believe that with support and direction, every person can find the answers within themselves. My experience includes at-risk adolescents, individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and people suffering from the psychological affects...
I commend you on taking the first step towards feeling better. Are your romantic or family relationships affecting your moods, daily functioning, or causing you stress? Are you struggling trying to find your life partner? If so, I would like to help you. If you have experienced trauma, as a child or an adult, and want to start letting go of the emotional pain. I can assist you. Is depression,...
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues from a psychodynamic perspective. The focus of our work will be on your current struggles, with an eye toward underlying unconscious factors that may be getting in the way of achieving a more fulfilling life. In this effort, I am mindful of extensive research indicating that the most important factor of positive outco...
