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
Seeking help is often the first step in making a change for the better. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your steps towards wellness. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of emotional concerns. I support children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues, adults managing life stress, individuals facing life transitions, or...
If we don't have meaning and purpose in life we feel anxious, depressed, and unsatisfied. We can lose our way when we have a job we're not passionate about, a relationship that causes more pain than fulfillment, or when we suffer the death of a loved one. Sometimes a traumatic event, abuse, or a loss of faith can leave us feeling directionless and without hope. Depression, Anxiety, Complex Grie...
"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental....
Everyone feels anxious, stressed or disconnected at times. Sometimes past hurt or self-judgment interfere with enjoying the present. Many of us experience challenges with relationships or intimacy at some point in our lives. Some of us experience lingering effects of inconsistent caregivers, upheaval, or trauma. I offer a safe place to explore. I offer tools to help track your experience and bu...
My goal is to compassionately help clients walk through their most challenging times, so they may live healthy and happy lives. I hold a safe space for clients to face and resolve issues. I specialize in helping bereaved clients and their families heal and thrive. I help teens and adults manage anxiety and situational depression, improve self-esteem, heal life challenges, and implement guilt-fr...
Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience! I want to make the process as comfortable for you as your favorite slippers. Finding a therapist that is a good fit is crucial to your healing process and I love to provide easy-going and professional services. If it turns out I'm not the best fit, I'd love to help connect you to additional resources (with no offense taken)! Together we can...
It can take great courage to get uncomfortable and come to therapy. As a yoga instructor and counselor, I am often asking my students to acknowledge any uncomfortable feelings that come up in a posture, so that they might gain a better understanding of them and begin to push past it. I ask them to stay mindful of any negative thoughts going on their head and if they can instead focus on their...
The clients I enjoy working with most are the ones who feel like they keep going in circles and aren't getting anywhere. I enjoy working with clients who are unsure about going to therapy, or who haven't had the best experiences in the past. Maybe they're nervous I'll side with their spouse. Maybe they're worried all we'll do is talk about what's wrong. I get how uncomfortable coming into thera...
I believe the therapeutic relationship is an organic experience that cannot be created elsewhere. My experience has shown me that each of us walks our own path and that no two are the same. Having support while walking your path can be just the thing to make the difference. I strive to provide safety so that you can talk about your life, your family, your pain, and sit in the tension to ultimat...
My practice centers on promoting change through love, compassion and acceptance. You may have a sense that something isn't right in your life but aren't sure what it is. Or you may know what it is but have no idea how to change it. You hope that if you just try harder or stay busy your situation will change and, when that doesn't work, you beat yourself up. Neither forcing change nor avoiding...
These difficult and unprecidented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Chrsitian who is a counselor, I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrety. I will take the time to get to know you, and to help you get to know yourself. Throughout the...
While many of us face similar life challenges, the ways in which these experiences impact us varies greatly. I strive to tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each unique individual, couple, and family. I utilize the process of mutual exploration of issues that stem from the past while staying rooted in the present issues that prompted the decision to seek out help. In times of crisis,...
Are you interested in holistic health? Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level. I specialize in working with couples and relationships, both with self and others. Through...
My passion is helping others rediscover their resiliency. Everything we need in order to heal comes from within - when we slow down and listen. I am skilled at helping others create balance in their lives by reconnecting with their resiliency in order to create meaningful change. I use a down to earth approach using compassion and humor to move you towards growth, healing and personal insight. ...
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, as well as, a Registered Art Therapist, with her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Adler University. Liz worked for over eight years at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in the Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient programs facilitating various groups for individuals and families. She has been in...
