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
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy with children, adolescents, and families in Sarasota County. I believe that Moms are the cornerstone of our families and need to be supported and uplifted. When our moms are struggling, the whole family suffers. I have experience working with moms with postpartum depression and anxiety. I have also spent much time developing my portfolio...
Greetings! I want you to know that change is possible, that healing is possible, and that a more fulfilling approach to living is within your grasp. I work with clients to address challenges in living through creative self-expression, mindfulness, and relaxation. My practice is informed by advances in the fields of developmental psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, mind-body medicine, and th...
Sometimes we reach a season of life that we need a little help navigating, and the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. I truly believe in a collaborative counseling relationship that fosters encouragement and growth. I help clients get to the root of what is preventing them from living the life they desire and create a plan to overcome those hardships. I offer an accepting, warm,...
Do you have a child who struggles with high anxiety, sadness, or anger; has experienced trauma; or is being impacted by a major life change? Play therapy can help. During play therapy sessions, my focus is to help children better understand themselves and their emotions, appropriately express their emotions, increase responsibility for choices, and develop a healthy sense of self. I believe tha...
I enjoy working with clients of all ages that are motivated and eager to learn and accept positive change. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults as a social worker in the Child Welfare field. I have worked with children and families with trauma related histories including sexual abuse, substance use, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions and other menta...
Please note : I am unable to accept any new clients for the foreseesable future. Therapy can help one access the best of Self by shifting unhelpful patterns and habits and attending to painful experiences. Therapy is a commitment, as taking time out of one’s busy life to explore what one wants and what may be blocking that, is not a light undertaking. I offer support, powerful skills and tools ...
I strive to develop a safe and affirming environment with each client, that honors the client’s individual experiences and unique qualities. I incorporate an approach to therapy that emphasizes the intersectionality of my client’s identities and understanding the larger cultural/social/familial communities with which they affiliate. I work to incorporate each aspect of the individual’s identity...
Individuals and families may seek out support for a variety of reasons, from natural life transitions to difficult traumas that cause major ruptures in life, to exploration of family dynamics and consequential behaviors/interactions. I see myself as a supportive and collaborative relationship in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are looking for support to better understand what...
As a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) in DC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland (LCPC), Chevon Mathews is dedicated to enhancing lives through the many facets of mental health. Chevon believes that being informed, perseverance, social supports and preparation are the most important aspects in achievement. Chevon has been in the helping profession for over 5...
Adversities in life often block mental availability for learning, which can widen gaps of achievement and increase risk for school failure. If achieving academic success has been a long road of adversity and challenge, then school psychological services are the antidote to reaching new heights in learning and in life. My practice is built upon the value of resilience and empowering individuals ...
If you find yourself not feeling good enough, struggling to cope with worries, traumas, and pain from the past, or wanting to learn more about yourself and why you think and behave in the ways that you do, my therapeutic approach may be right for you. Depending on your goals/needs, we will work together to increase your insight and help you feel empowered to make different decisions in life to ...
Life can be difficult. You can plan and plan and still get knocked off track by the unexpected. Getting back on track doesn’t have to be difficult however. It also doesn’t have to be awkward and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with a mood, personality or a psychotic disorder, G.P.S. is a one stop shop offering assessments and evaluations, treatment planning and legal...
Hi there! I am excited for the opportunity to help you. I’ve been actively working in the social work and mental heath fields since graduating college in 2006, and have found fulfillment in using numerous therapeutic modalities to serve a wide range of ages and demographics. I have a flexible work schedule, and can see you any time, including weekends or evenings. I also offer teletherapy. I fe...
( English | español ) Are you a professional, entrepreneur, college student, artist, writer, creator, or performer. Are you a striving individual having trouble moving beyond anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, procrastination, and guilt. You feel stuck in achievements, have stage fright and creative blocks, or you face work stress and life setbacks. I want to provide you with the hope that...
