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 offer individual therapy to motivated adults, parents and their children (ages 4 – 21). The following quote by James Baldwin represents what I see as a central goal of therapy: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced”. My clinical training, research, and teaching experience equip me with the ability to assist people in identifying issues such...
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Creating a therapy experience that feels nonjudgmental, meaningful, and engaging is of the utmost importance. In my sessions, I combine my expressive therapies background with my passion for enhancing the parent-child relationship to support parents or other caregivers and their children as they navigate through and rebound from major difficulties they are facing. I teach children and teens...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor within a private practice setting. I graduated in 2016 from SIUE’s Masters Clinical Psychology program. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve a diverse range of clients in school, community and private practice settings. I’ve provided individual, family and group therapy to adults and children. I best assist my clients by utilizing an...
“We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to.” Brene Brown Life is a continuous process of recovery and discovery. The discovery of self is a dynamic journey filled with inevitable transitions. Therapy is a courageous endeavor that provides a supportive space to recover and evolve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of service to individuals and families...
Do you want to reach the greatest balance possible in your life & work environments? Do you want your teams to have the same so they are happy, satisfied, and become Champions within your organization? Work/life balance, stress relief, mindfulness, empathy in reaching goals. The changes to consider in taking your organization Internationally. Working with others in general. Working with and in...
Do you often find yourself angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not really sure why? Maybe you know why you're angry, overwhelmed or sad, but you're not sure how to address the pertinent issues. You may feel as though your life is falling apart, but you don't know where to turn to get back on track. This is where I can help; whether it's understand and empathy, or someone to motivate you to ma...
Life is a journey that can be filled with painful, difficult experiences. These experiences may result in immediate emotional distress or just slowly build in our lives until they feel unmanageable. You do not have to face these experiences alone. I am here to offer support, compassion and hope during these times. I believe each of us has the potential to achieve a rich, meaningful life, even i...
Hello, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Coronavirus has triggered pervasive anxiety and is transforming how we work, live, consider our health, and engage in social interactions. I specialize in providing culturally-sensitive and empowering online video therapy with the goal of positive change. Therapy is an active platform for growth. I hope to he...
As each client brings unique perspectives, experiences, and challenges into counseling, I recognize the therapeutic process is not “one size fits all.” I look forward to understanding how one’s story has shaped who they are today, while addressing experiences and behaviors that may be causing difficulty in life and relationships. My aim in counseling involves challenging, encouraging, and...
The most powerful gift therapy can give you is empowerment. Subtle messages and difficult circumstances build up throughout life often casting the illusion that we aren’t loved, we aren’t enough, and that some things will simply “never change.” I treasure the moments when my clients overcome something that previously felt insurmountable. As your therapist, I am committed to seeing you grab hold...
I am a psychotherapist/clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I provide individual therapy for adolescents, adults and clinical supervision to social workers. My professional experiences has provided me with the opportunity to expand and cultivate a set of culturally humble skills that allow me to implement a holistic approach and ...
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe that family changes everything. So when we experience trauma, abuse, neglect, or grief, it alters how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and the world in general. The counselors at Bethany Christian Services of NC will strive to help you process old wounds, develop healthy coping and relationship skills, and live an authentic life. The counselo...
I am a clinical psychologist and board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, intellectual disability, learning disorders). I have worked professionally with people with developmental disabilities for almost 15 years and am very dedicated to this special grou...
One of our most important relationships is the one we have with ourselves. How we talk to ourselves, treat ourselves, and view ourselves impacts our daily living and the relationships around us. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain awareness of how we relate to ourselves and others. We begin to recognize our relational patterns and understand how these patterns were developed and are...
