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 specialize in working with parents, children, and teens on a variety of presenting issues ranging from anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, crisis management and general relational issues. I prescribe to the belief that in most cases involving children, therapy should be brief and time limited. I have provided counseling services in various settings including local schools, a community...
Congratulations on taking the first step to promote positive change. My mission is to assist individuals in taking charge of their lives and gaining emotional wellness. Gaining a better understanding and awareness of self is my goal when guiding individuals through difficult times. Whether it be addiction, trauma, depression, or managing current life circumstances, we all need to utilize a plan...
With over 30 years of personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, I specialize in recovery from substance use disorders, pornography addiction, sexual/intimacy issues, self-image/gender, anxiety, and depression. Individual or relationship counseling available. With compassion, understanding, and personal experience, I can assist you in building your self worth, confidence, and self-estee...
I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally board certified multiculturally competent therapist who specializes in children and adolescents. I enjoy working with diverse populations, I am most passionate about serving the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities who often under utilize mental health services due to stigma. My goal is to serve all, help all. **I currently only...
I aim to create a space where you feel recognized, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever pain or experience you need help with. My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I use an individualized approach and tailor my interventions to your unique and specific needs. I also focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship in which each person I work with feels cared for and...
Update: Currently my caseload is full. I will be taking new clients in February of 2021.... Good work seeking support! Life CAN get better and I would love to help you reset on your path. In my individual sessions I strive to help my clients feel understood and motivated to live their best life. As a well practiced couples therapist, I enjoy supporting people reconnect with one another and...
Hello. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma-focused therapy. My therapy approaches include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I hold a master's degree in clinical mental health. I have experience working with adult individuals who've gone through the judicial system, and individuals with severe,...
I seek to create a warm and empathic environment while encouraging open exploration of your experiences and emotions. My hope is that in this process you'll come to understand yourself in a more meaningful way and feel empowered to make positive changes in your life. My style is down-to-earth, interactive and grounded in an understanding of the importance of relationships. Together we'll begin ...
Hello! I'm Colin, a licensed psychologist serving Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and the surrounding areas. I have over ten years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of other concerns, and currently provide individual counseling to adults aged eighteen and older. I firmly believe that relationships are central to our well-being and am passionate about helping others ...
I specialize in parent consultation and coaching, as well as working with families, adolescents, adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. My primary focus is to help parents of children of all ages who are struggling with the parent/child relationship, as well as helping parents handle behaviors whether they are developmental, impacted by early childhood trauma, and/or other stressors. ...
“The person is not the problem, the problem is the problem.” At times you may feel bogged down by problems like stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or relationship issues. You are not alone in feeling like these problems have become a part of your identity or your relationships. Whether you are struggling with life transitions such as graduating college or getting a divorce, or you fe...
We are all on a journey. Dr Seuss addresses life's ups and downs in, "OH, the Places You'll Go!" by stating, "I'm sorry to say so, but, sadly, it's true, that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you." Sometimes, just having someone that will listen, a sort of navigator, is essential in finding harmony through difficult voyages. My goal is to eventually enable my clients to journey without me, t...
Life can be full of obstacles, large and small. Often, we are able to navigate them well and move on. Other times, however, we can get caught up in them, knocked off course, and stuck. It is in these times that therapy can be especially helpful in adjusting thinking, learning new skills, and managing intense emotions. Gaining insight is powerful and often the first step to lasting change. My id...
My passion for working with parents, with an emphasis on the transition to parenthood, grew from my own personal experiences as a mother and my professional experiences working with parents in this raw stage. Parenthood can fill us with joy and hope, and it can bring us to our knees in ways we never imagined. It’s my belief that we can lean into the hard parts of parenting, that having a safe...
I earned my Master's in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary in 2008. I help clients with relationship challenges, young adult related challenges, parenting, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce recovery, domestic violence, trauma, and ADHD. I also specialize in issues related to parenting a child with special needs. When the client desires Christian based counseling, I offer...
