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
Clients who seek out my help are motivated to explore some of life’s hard questions and experiences and to figure out how to make meaning out of whatever they are struggling with. I work with people who have experienced violent loss, people who have encountered vicarious trauma and losses in their work of helping others (for example, people in the fields of law, medicine, education, social...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been in practice for over 23 years. I am known for my ability to connect with my clients and their families in a comfortable, direct and helpful way. I am described as bit out of the box and non-traditional in my approach. I employ a coaching and mentoring approach with adolescents to incorporate cognitive behavioral strategies in my therapy model....
My practice focuses on working with clients who are experiencing emotional distress, adjustment challenges, or communication difficulties. My clients may be struggling with relationship issues, a major life transition, such as divorce or other family changes, or the death of a loved one. Other clients may face the ongoing challenges of living with depression, anxiety, addiction, and/or trauma. ...
Briana Meader is a highly experienced psychotherapist with specialized training in both Cognitive Behavior Psychotherapy (CBT) and in Dialectical Behavior Psychotherapy (DBT) who has practiced in the Washington/Baltimore area for the past 13 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and outpatient therapy programs. She...
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together. I believe...
"We are born in relationship. We grow in relationship. We are wounded in relationship. And we are healed in relationship." - Harville Hendrix. My philosophy for counseling is to help my clients feel heard, grow in self-awareness and compassion, and heal from adversity life throws at them. As physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings, my goal is to come alongside you as we work together...
As the parent/guardian of a struggling child you likely find yourself heavy-hearted with worry, and wondering where things "went wrong." Troublesome behaviors, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, issues of safety, crippling anxiety, diminished interpersonal relationships, difficulty at school, and emotional dysregulation have hijacked your child and are holding your family hostage. There i...
I believe in a holistic, mind, body, spirit, model of therapy. My practice focuses on therapy for adults and couples. We all experience difficult periods in our lives that may need help. Please know that there is a safe place where you can go and feel free to be yourself, where you will be heard, and your thoughts and feelings do matter. I'm offering you a comforting, warm, and inviting...
Many of my clients suffer from depression, anxiety, and/or addiction. They are looking for a way to break free of the chains that have held them in these illnesses. When you come to my office, you are open to speak freely and honestly about your experiences, thoughts, and feelings with no need to fear disappointment, anger or judgement from me. I am hear to walk with you through your journey. Y...
I look forward to the opportunity to create a collaborative counseling approach to fit your needs and goals! I use an integrative approach that helps me to work towards creating a space where you feel safe and supported. I also like to involve a strengths-based approach, which can bring an angle of positivity to the counseling process. I look forward to working together to meet your needs and...
Coming to therapy requires courage, and I offer an empathic and supportive space where patients can feel understood, valued, and accepted as they are. I approach therapy through an important lens: that lasting change and healing comes from understanding the present-day impact of one’s past experiences and relationships, most importantly with oneself. Whether you are hoping to better manage stre...
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Whether you’re only considering going to therapy or ready to call and schedule today, I’m glad you’re here and looking into taking a major step toward improving your life. I believe it is so important to find a therapist who you are able to connect with. I work with teens, young adults, and “millennials” through a wide range of issues including anxiety,...
Are you feeling as though you have no one to talk to or no one who is willing to listen to your concerns and frustrations as well as your successes? Listening is one of the most effective ways one can demonstrate empathy to others. I am here to be that someone and to help guide you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked with many diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal...
** I am not accepting new clients at this time** I help clients from the pre-teen years to adulthood struggling with concerns such as mood, trauma, and relationships in a safe and nurturing environment. I am here to listen, support you and provide feedback on life's challenges. My goal is to learn more about your preferences and personal experiences so we can together build your strengths and...
I specialize in helping adults re-discover their passion and meaning in life and the work with them to create the pathways they need to continue their journey forward. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where adults, who are ready to engage in personal reflection and growth, are able to reflect, learn and grow into their next journey. I help people define what a meaningful life means to the...
