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
The foundation of effective and beneficial therapy is a good relationship. The relationship between therapist and client can provide an opportunity for working through difficult emotions and experiences, both past and present. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental partnership with each person I see in therapy, keeping in mind that every person and situation is unique. This allows us, together, to...
When someone you love dies it can be absolutely devastating. You may wonder how you will ever make sense of the world around you again. In the first days after an important death even getting out of bed can feel like a monumental task. It can be so overwhemling to manage all of the feelings coming up. Sometimes you might experience deep longing or yearning, while other times you may feel empty,...
I help people heal from emotional wounds; cultivate resiliency; and promote mental wellness. I'm available at two locations: Anam Cara horse farm in the peaceful countryside of Rolling Prairie/La Porte; and the Healing Arts Center in Valparaiso. I provide traditional talk therapy, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) at both locations. At Anam Cara, I offer EAGALA mod...
My approach to therapy includes listening with compassion and without judgment and then helping clients to find the best way for them to move forward. Sometimes just talking about things helps a person to gain insight. Other times the individual may need to learn some new skills or make some changes in their thought process or behavior. I have had additional training in Cognitive Behavior Thera...
Donna K. Quach is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy where she specializes in high risk and trauma, and maintains a private practice in Burbank, California. With over 10 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Phoenix and Army Medical School (AMEDD) she is currently serving as a private...
Change is inevitable. Life is constantly changing whether we realize it or not. It is only over time and with fresh eyes that we realize where we have been, who we have become and where we might possibly be going next. Therapy is a tool that can be used to learn and grow from those changes. It can be used to gain a new perspective on circumstances. It can be used to reinforce strengths in...
I am a National Board Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois with extensive crisis and trauma experience. I've facilitated evidence based trauma and anger management group and individual therapy services for over 1000 Chicago Public Schools students. I have provided services for students with special needs, including ADHD, Autism and various learning disorders. I...
It is common for people to feel stuck in their lives and experience hardship. While reaching out for help can be daunting, therapy can be an empowering way to gain direction in your life and experience relief. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville. Along with working in various clinical settings, I provide workshop...
Trouble sleeping, intrusive memories or anxieties get in the way of living your life to the fullest. This could be based on early childhood issues or loving someone who suffers from severe mental health symptoms or substance use disorders. The need to rescue your loved one and fixing their problems has left you with little time or energy for yourself. Avoiding the places and things that have ma...
Are you or someone you love struggling with addictions? You have tried everything you can but nothing has worked and you don’t know what else to do or where to turn. You have said "this is the last time" so many times its getting harder to believe you can actually change. Your relationships and performance at work are falling apart but you feel powerless to stop yourself. If this is true for yo...
*Not accepting new clients.* I believe that each and every one of us could benefit from having someone in our life that truly sees us - someone that provides space for all of our parts, listens to the messages that are unspoken, and does so with compassion and respect. If you are struggling with your classes, with work, with relationships, or with life in general, I believe that I can help. I u...
Welcome to my page. It is so important to find a therapist you feel is a good fit for you! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that we are best understood within the context of our relationships. Together with my clients, we look at family relationships, sequences of behavior, and effective communication, to move forward and break free of patterns that no longer serve us. I...
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan for your individual needs. Our mission is to provide counseling services with the focus to improve family and individual functioning by clinically stabilizing mental health symptoms and...
Do you need someone to talk to? Not feeling like your normal self? Do you feel sad and down? Overwhelmed, or stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you’re not making any progress in your daily life? Well, look no further you have come to the right place. The world is a big place, and often times the stress can become overwhelming and us as humans tend to lose ourselves in all the hustle and bustle. I...
Are depression, anxiety or adjusting to new life changes weighing you down? You do not need to go thru this alone. How you are feeling right now can be changed. Often, we are uncomfortable taking the first step to speak to someone about our personal issues. However once coming to therapy many people find it comforting having a safe place to speak their mind, with a therapist who is there to lis...
