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'm passionate about adolescents and young adults (ages 12-30ish), understanding that these periods of life can be hard for most of us. If you're a teenager, college student, or young professional who's feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or wrestling with things like identity, self-esteem, or life transitions, I'd love to help. I believe in the strength of young people to work and grow throug...
Feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself? Need relief from anxiety or a deep sense of aloneness? Having difficulties in relationships with those you love? Or have you had a traumatic event you know is impacting you but you don’t know what to do to move past it? I am here to help you get in touch with a deeper sense of self. To find peace and confidence. To hear your own voice. To move forwar...
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States. Some of the more common anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks and panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, and specific phobias. When anxiety interferes with daily life Occasional anxiety is normal, but when your anxiety level goes through the roo...
It can feel difficult to decide if now is the right time to start therapy (again?!). Ambivalence is normal. Exploring that uncertainty can be a great place to begin. It could mean that you feel stuck, or have a sense that something is not quite right and you are interested in making it better. Symptoms of anxiety and depression are often a result of loss, grief, life transitions, relationship...
**I DO NOT HAVE CURRENT NEW CLIENT OPENINGS.** I am an EMDR-trained trauma specialist and LGBTQ+ specialist. I love to help clients heal traumatic memories, including memories of abuse or other events from the past where they're feeling stuck. I believe therapy should be empowering, positive, and uplifting. Therapy offers a non-judgmental space for you to learn more about yourself, your...
I help adults dealing with trauma, addiction, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, perfectionism, mood disorders, and impulsive behaviors. I have been researching trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder since 2013 and have experience working with the following therapeutic modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy...
Reflect on your life as it is today. What comes to mind? Are you content? Feeling overwhelmed? Make a change today. I am here to provide you with the guidance needed in order to live your best life. After all, when you choose to do things differently, you are choosing a different out come. "May your CHOICES reflect your HOPES, not your fears."(Nelson Mandela). It is extremely important to me th...
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents through play therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and strength-based approaches. Some of my other interests include self-acceptance and self-esteem, anxiety and depression, mindfulness, and life-change adjustment. I believe that the counseling process encompasses encouraging growth in...
Rarely are any of us able to escape experiencing trauma, devastation from addiction, profound grief, shattered dreams or a deeper desire to explore options. My clients are a cross-section of people whose journey has hit a snag on some important level and realize the value of talking things out. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, individuals and families. Integrating a number of modalities,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationships issues, life transitions and other disorders. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight. I collaborate with each client...
( English | español ) I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I manged LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by...
Michelle Zimney; MS, LPC is experienced working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma. Michelle is trained/certified in several evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Michelle also incorporates Play Therapy...
With over 20 years of experience in therapy, my goal is to provide a warm and safe environment to help you achieve a healthy and positive state of mind. I believe that your perception of self and your situation can impact how you deal with stressors. I can help you in achieving positive changes in thoughts, attitude and behavior. My approach to therapy utilizes cognitive behavioral, person...
Shelly-Ann, is passionate about helping individuals and couples understand their core self, find a sense of meaning to their lives, foster a sense of hope and thus, help them live their best life with the knowledge that this looks different for everyone. She intends to help her clients focus on managing their emotions by working through their fears, traumas, anxieties and other mental health...
I provide individual therapy to adults 18 years and older, and my practice specializations include stress management and mood disruption; identity development; college and young adult populations; and interpersonal, social, and/or structural violence and healing. I utilize an integrated therapeutic orientation to support individuals in developing increased comfort with their emotional experienc...
