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 believe each encounter possesses a unique and sacred exchange between individuals. For me, it is a privileged opportunity to encounter the other person, realizing his or her dignity and appreciating the grand life narrative which has been created thus far. I hope to assist you in highlighting your own personal gifts and contributions, creating together a new experience that will offer you an...
Therapy can be an experience through which you establish yourself, grow, and heal. I am dedicated to supporting you in your journey by collaboratively creating an open, safe, and non-judgmental space. My work centers on supporting people of non-cisgender experience, people of transgender experience, and people who are queer-identified. I have worked with individuals who experience depression,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in mental health,specializing in adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem or chemical dependency. I also have an expertise in helping women and couples who are dealing with infertility, multiple miscarriages and family planning concerns. I like to infuse...
Anyone at anytime can experience challenges in managing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is an open ended conversation to highlight and promote strengths, and to adapt additional skills to address whatever challenges are present. Utilizing mindfulness is one approach to focus on our own thought traffic. Increased awareness leads to increased understanding. Increased understandin...
My purpose is to foster safety and connect adolescents, couples, adults, and families with themselves and others as they start this healing journey. My background includes working with adolescents for 10 years in various treatment settings & receiving a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health counseling, specializing in Equine-Assisted Mental Health from Prescott College, am EAGALA Certified, EMDR &...
I believe that life is a journey we are all on with unexpected twists and turns in the road. Often, we find ourselves in places or circumstances we did not expect that leave us feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, scared, tired and stressed, but we do not have to do it alone. I believe as humans we are all created to be in relationship, seeking support does not mean we are unequipped for ...
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing wi...
I enjoy working with youth and adults on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, social skills, peer issues, etc. I also enjoys working with adolescents and their families to rebuild communication and relationships. I prefer to use a variety of treatment techniques specific to the client. I use cognitive therapy techniques, dialectical therapy techniques, play/art therapy techniques, a...
Sometimes you know how you feel, and other times you don't. Sometimes others understand you, but a lot of times you feel misunderstood. Maybe you struggle to understand yourself and what's going on inside of you. I would be honored to partner with you to help you find words to narrate your experience, guide you towards a deeper understanding of your situation and yourself, and help you find...
I'm Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent the last 11 years helping individuals navigate challenging life events and mental health issues. I work with people through life transitions, challenges, relationship issues, and periods of stagnation. I have specific expertise in mood and anxiety disorders and the pregnancy and postpartum period. I have a warm, encouraging, strength-ba...
Do you need help navigating a particularly tough time in life? I would like to help. I believe that therapy can provide a space for individuals to safely and openly explore problems of any kind. My goal is to work collaboratively to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere in which we can gain a better understanding of your problems and their potential solutions. Finding the right therapi...
Are you feeling stuck, joylessly rotating through old patterns of thinking and doing, anxious and somewhat lost? I’ll help you awaken to your best self by managing anxiety, stress, and depression more effectively, enjoying more connected relationships and loving yourself more deeply! Don’t waste your “one wild and precious life” (Mary Oliver)! Together, we can do hard things and can find practi...
Welcome! We are one of the few practices in the state of Michigan that are staffed by only doctorate-level psychologists and expertly trained wellness staff. We pride ourselves on offering warm, clinically sound, and effective doctorate-level psychological care and expert driven wellness services. Therapy, neuropsychological testing, business consultation, and expert life coaching services are...
I have been married since 1982, mother of six and grandmother of twelve and counting. My personal life experiences has given me the unique ability to work with individuals, couples and families who are adjusting to children transitioning out of the home, adjusting to an empty nest, the growing pains of newlyweds, first time parenting challenges, coping with pregnancy loss, affair recovery and...
