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 have a focus on providing collaborative support within a framework of social justice and a strong belief that each person has everything they need within them and sometimes we all lose touch with these things and could use some outside support to discover our answers. I view my role as a therapist as the bridge to the answers within that may be difficult to see. I believe that the context of ...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Psychologist who specializes in evaluations specifically for ADHD, Autism, Eating Disorders, Learning Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Concerns (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD). I also conduct evaluations for standardized testing, school admissions and gifted testing. Comprehensive reports are completed within 2-3 weeks. Recommendations may provide...
You’re finding it more and more difficult to hold it all together. After pushing down your emotions and feelings for so long, there is all of a sudden very little space to hold anything else. You’re forgetting things, it’s hard to concentrate, you’re irritable, your body aches. There are times when you feel you could jump out of your skin from the racing thoughts, and there are times where you...
ONLINE THERAPY ONLY. Are you feeling disconnected from your partner or family? Are you noticing the same pattern of negative communication happening over and over again? Do these negative patterns feel stuck no matter what you do? Do you long to feel connected again? Do you wish you could resolve these patterns for good? Being close to your partner or family is what we all want and need. I work...
It is my privelage to be able to meet with individuals and provide a safe and calm environment where they are able to express their needs and values. I have been a social worker in Iowa City for eleven years, providing private practice counseling for five years. I am trained to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and those coping with life stressors. I enjoy working with...
*Waitlist Only* Life is both beauty and pain. I believe that regardless of life's challenges every individual has a unique ability to grow and create happiness, including you. I help women who have experienced some form of trauma or disempowerment, and help clients to address difficulties with PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, communication, boundaries, and low self esteem. I will provide a saf...
My counseling philosophy is based on the belief that we all want/need to feel accepted for who we are in order to accept and integrate the various parts of ourselves. I draw from various therapy methods, throughout the process, depending on the individual client's needs. It is my goal to provide a safe space, free of judgment or criticism, in which clients feel comfortable exposing and explorin...
"The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out." Proverbs 20:5. Together we will find your strengths, explore core beliefs, persevere and find change. I utilize an experiential approach that pushes clients to dig deep to explore core belief systems and then experience change as you start to apply your new understanding right away. This will all be...
My years training and work has helped patients gain self-awareness, increase in their positive perceptions of themselves, gain and building upon new strategies in breaking unhealthy cycles, and addressing the "elephant in the face". It is understood that stressors & life changes happen; so knowing these challenges we can get stuck on where to go next. So, let me assist in gaining the joy and...
You worry all the time about your child. You love their sensitive spirit, but the world feels like such a scary place to them. No matter how many times you tell them to “be tough” or “let it roll off their back,” they take everything so personally. You know they are loving and fun, but they still can’t seem to keep good friendships. The friends they do have often take advantage of them, and you...
When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. I'm Katie and I look forward to talking with you. Life can be difficult. Sometimes we need the help of others who have walked through difficult things themselves and have walked this journey with others. Counselors can fill this role, and this is exactly my goal in my chosen profession. I am an expert in how to Live Well...
If you are feeling "stuck" and you are ready to make real change in your life, then I am the person for you. Life can be challenging, but it doesn't always have to be, and you don't have to go through it alone. If you feel the need to find yourself and evaluate the things in your life that matter and you are actively trying to make a change to regain your self, then this is a good place to star...
My hope is that my clients feel more at ease when they enter my office space. The therapist-client relationship is invaluable to the healing process, and I have been told by clients that it is obvious that my work is my passion. I hope that my practice offers a safe and easy space where you can bring your whole self. Whether you are seeking personal development, release from a certain stuckness...
I am passionate about empowering people to express themselves in an open and honest manner. One main theme that drives what I do is the ongoing search for personal meaning and self-worth, something each of us has a natural right to seek out. I specialize in Play Therapy with children ages 3-11, particularly involving emotional regulation, anger management, behavioral issues, anxiety, and...
We are living in a time of constant stress, pressure, and increased disconnection. As a young adult, you may find yourself often stressed, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or just going thru the motions. You may be experiencing symptoms of tightness in your chest, shallow breathing, body tension leading to worry and feeling insecure. All this anxiety is constantly taking you away from enjoy...
