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
My passion lies in supporting young adults through the rollercoaster that is adolescence. With over 10 years working as a counselor in the school setting, I am attuned to the stressors and pressures of today's preteens and adolescents. As the body, mind, and expectations grow during this period of life, it is essential that a child feels that they are heard and have a safe and supportive place ...
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I believe that if we can give children and their families tools to cope with challenges early in life, we are setting them up for successful healthy futures. Because of this, I have focused on providing support to children, adolescents, and their families dealing with behavior issues, struggles with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, histories of trauma, and difficulties with sch...
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I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults enduring mental and behavioral health difficulties. I have created and facilitated groups at Sunshine State Counseling Center as well as in the Mental Health Unit at Park Royal Hospital including but not limited to a Parent Support Group for children struggling with Anxiety, and have covered a myriad of topics during groups run at...
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