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 most recently earned my Doctoral degree in Psychology, with that I also hold a Limited License with the State of Michigan for Clinical Mental Health Counseling; in addition to being a State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Mentor, with 20 years experience working with children and families. I specialize in working with defiant children. I also provide therapy for individuals, couples and...
I'm a solution focused therapist and work with clients to utilize and build on skills they already have to reach their goals. I have worked extensively with dual diagnosis clients, people struggling with addiction, and family/ relationship issues. I help clients focus on the here and now and encourage them to not only dwell on what they want to change in their life but to also celebrate what is...
I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from bein...
My primary goal is to provide you with relief and improvement in functioning and well-being. I will work closely with you while we help to move you to a more positive and functional situation. We will work together collaboratively to relieve your distress and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship. The most important part of the experience will be to instill and foste...
Hello and welcome. I am a psychologist with 30+ years experience working with adults in residential, hospital, and outpatient settings. Within these various settings I have helped clients who struggled with a variety of life challenges. Through the use of the supportive therapy approach, and by collaborating with the clients to identify therapy goals, it is my ultimate objective to help the cli...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 12 years of expertise as a licensed clinician. I consider it a great privilege to join individuals of all ages and circumstances in bringing about lasting change by learning to use emotion as a path to awareness while drawing strength and courage from an open and accepting heart. I strive to be fully present with my clients and to create a safe space and a...
**Accepting new clients** Currently I am focusing on marriage and relationship counseling. I have worked with many children and adolescents; learning much about family dynamics and the impact of the marriage relationship within the family. Some of the most rewarding work I do with couples is repairing damaged marriages. Through developing healthy communication patterns and identifying unmet...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include...
Some of our most difficult times are also our greatest opportunities for growth and healing. It can be challenging and rewarding to make changes in your life and in your relationships. I aim to create an empathetic and trusting environment and relationship in which you can feel safe to discover yourself and the areas that are in need of healing. I am continually encouraged by what can happen on...
I am presently accepting new clients. I welcome a variety of clients including individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships. I appreciate working with LGBTQ+ clients and any associated subcultures. I believe the process of counseling is a shared journey as we work towards creating and achieving your goals together. As a person-centered, solution-focused, and existential counselor, my goa...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, emotional instability, pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, relationship concerns, trauma, and difficulty with life's transitional periods (i.e., loss, breakups, new jobs, etc.). When your coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient, and you're feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious, disconnected, or out of cont...
Are you are a young adult in college or grad school, or a new professional role feeling slightly overwhelmed or even excited, but facing scenarios that are not quite what you were expecting on a daily basis? Change is hard, even when it’s exactly what you may have wanted. I work with clients who may be feeling unsatisfied or stuck in their lives. Sometimes a client may simply want a safe and...
Individuals and couples experiencing everyday difficulties or painful life challenges are my clients. A counselor for 12 years, I have the most experience with emotions and behaviors that often accompany anxiety, trauma, loss, depression, transition, and relationship concerns. As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I offer Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for individuals faced with...
I counsel and minister to women, men, adolescents, young adults and couples specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Major Life Change, PTSD, Addiction, Marital Issues, Feeling Lost, Alone, Eating Disorders, Frustrated and just in need of someone to listen. I care and can help! My mission is to help clients with their mental health and life's trials by encouraging hope, breaking cyclical...
Sometimes our lives get to a point where we're just surviving, rather than thriving. In survival mode, we cope the best we can - this may mean using disordered eating behaviors, self-harm, substance use, self-criticizing inner talk, or self-destruction. I'm here to help guide you out of survival mode and into your best life. In therapy, we'll explore how you're surviving and how you can thrive....
