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
For the past 25 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy,...
I welcome people with various needs and goals. I will welcome you with kindness and insightful thoughtfulness and will ensure you feel safe and seen. From a foundation of caring acceptance, I will work with you to craft a plan of action to move you forward with awareness and energy. Gently and persistently, I will keep you on course, encouraging you to greet your obstacles directly, and to...
I have over 40 years of experience in the counseling field. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families. My strengths are my ability to listen, to understand and to empathize. I engage with my clients in a manner that allows them to safely explore choices and find their path to their well-being. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment where clients can be open a...
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in a relationship? Stuck in an ineffective pattern of communicating with your loved one? I believe that we all can feel stuck at certain points in our lives and that we have the ability to become "unstuck". We can be helped in becoming unstuck with a neutral party present, by observing ineffective communication patterns. As a Resident Marriage and Family Therapist, I...
I am an empathic Psychologist who uses humor to speak about difficult topics. My goal is to help my clients reach their goals, whether that be increased insight, behavior change, or managing thoughts. I use a non-judgmental and supportive stance to help my clients feel more comfortable when speaking about issues that may make them feel vulnerable. At times, I can be irreverent and direct, which...
Hi! I'm Aleshia. I want to assist you in building a well-balanced life. If you are interested in more than traditional talk therapy, or you want to move off the couch and into a role as an active participant in your holistic health, then I am your person. I will assist you in creating a strong, resilient outlook where you become mindful of your present moment and the active director of your...
My ideal client is someone whom is struggling in life and motivated to seek help and make the changes necessary in their thoughts, beliefs or circumstances to get back into wellness. I enjoy working with teens. Most of my career has been with at risk youth. I also work with women's issues, addressing underlying causes of stress and overwhelm. I use Imago and Gottman approaches with couples. Whe...
All of us face experiences in our lives where we can benefit from the support and connection that therapy provides. Scientific evidence demonstrates that a strong and consistent therapeutic relationship is restorative, healing and emotionally regulating. As a therapist, I believe in connecting with clients, human-to-human, and I regularly feel a deep sense of understanding for those with whom I...
Are you worried about the direction your relationship is going? Would you like to feel more connected and resolve conflicts better? Relationships can be rich and rewarding as well as disappointing and painful. Whether you have a solid relationship that you want to strengthen, problem areas that are difficult to resolve, or are in a relationship crisis and seriously considering splitting up, my...
I help clients learn to help themselves by creating individualized therapeutic treatment plans, based on a client’s personal experiences and their goals for the therapeutic process. Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. I strive to provide my clients with the essential tools for therapy to be effective and productive by being empathetic, supportive,...
I utilize a wholistic approach to therapy that partners with clients to develop a personalized path to healing and resilience. My practice is a blend of talk therapy and Eastern Philosophy that builds upon people's strengths, to help them become active agents for their own health. I utilize principles and practices from qi gong, tai chi, yoga, and somatic methods - Emotional Freedom Techniques...
Are you feeling stuck, struggling to find your voice, or finding it difficult to balance a hectic life? Have you just experienced a loss or facing a life transition? Or maybe you are someone struggling with drug addiction and seeking sustainable recovery? Individual or Family Counseling provides a unique experience that is catered to your needs to get to the root of the problem and develop skil...
I can help you to figure out why you feel unsettled, are challenged with a relationship or maybe you're embarking upon a life transition and need some support and space to talk it through. My goal is to help you improve your life by developing a deeper understanding of yourself and increasing your capacity to have better relationships, a work-life balance, better health and an overall happier...
Life can be hard, stressful and complicated at times with all the things we are trying to balance or manage such as finances, family, friends, work...the list can go on and on. Sometimes, anxiety or depression creeps in leaving us feeling lonely, lost, or overwhelmed with our everyday tasks. I would love to help you navigate life's challenges and gain new skills or insights so that you can find...
I offer a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth, non-judgmental style that lends itself to creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for healing, growth and change. I work actively and collaboratively with you to develop an integrated approach to treatment that is tailored to suit your unique concerns and goals. We may explore historical and current emotions, thoughts and behavior patte...
