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
*Accepting new clients* Are you feeling stuck? You’ve tried a million different ways of changing, stopping or course-correcting but it just doesn’t seem to make a difference. You keep telling yourself “if only I/they could _____ then this wouldn’t be an issue!” It’s getting to the point where you’re so discouraged that you are doubting if things could ever be different for you. It almost feels...
( English | español ) My name is Lourdes T. Cortez and have experience assisting adults, children, teenagers, and their families improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency in overcoming any obstacles or challenging situations in their lives. I am fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant I can relate to the Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs ...
I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for help and the vulnerability that people often feel, which is why I make it my priority to create a welcoming and positive environment as we begin the journey towards healing. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an integral part of the process of improving your life and it is my goal to assist you in working towards your goals while...
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I am not currently accepting new clients. I work with a wide variety of people who have unique diagnoses, relational struggles, and personal life challenges. If your particular issue seems out of the range of my abilities, I will help refer you to someone who can help you. I am particularly interested in working with those going through large life transitions- new jobs, life and identity...
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My approach to psychotherapy is integrated, drawing from my training in psychodynamic, trauma-focused CBT, multi-systemic and EMDR models. Whether you are looking for relief from daily stressors, navigating a life transition, or wanting to deepen understanding of yourself and your relationships, I provide a supportive and safe environment to guide you through a collaborative, therapeutic proces...
You do not have to be alone with troubling thoughts or feelings that keep you from being your best. I am experienced, easy to talk with, and willing to help you find solutions and regain your personal resilience. In a non-judgmental, safe space we can work together to unpack the experiences that are getting in the way of your feeling grounded and secure. Focusing on your strengths, we will refl...
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life eve...
I support individuals experiencing relationship change such as breakups, divorce, remarriage and blended family. My counseling provides a gentle, supportive and understanding framework for individuals, couples and families to grow through our work together. I work with teenagers, college students and young adults in coping with life changes and reducing depression and anxiety. Within a supporti...
Life is a journey that we don’t have to go through figuring out alone. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood changes, lack of motivation, transitions, traumas, feeling overwhelmed, trouble putting your thoughts together, or any of the other many barriers we can experience that interferes in a healthy life, please reach out. My life’s purpose is to serve as a...
I believe that a trusting and engaged relationship between the therapist and client provides a safe space for exploration and change. I am genuine and warm, offering trauma-informed psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a strong emphasis on an integrative approach towards wellbeing, fostering healing and growth through both the mind and body. I specialize in trauma recovery,...
From a young age, I have been passionate about helping others embark on their own personal journey towards healing, wholeness, and purpose. Upon receiving my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University, I went on to pursue my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I gained valuable experience while worki...
