Peer Relationships

Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado
Friendships are central to a child’s wellbeing and development—but social struggles can be incredibly painful and difficult to navigate alone. Whether your child is being bullied, has difficulty making friends, or is dealing with toxic peer dynamics, our therapists can help.

Signs You May Benefit from Peer Relationships Support

  • Difficulty making or keeping friends
  • Being bullied or engaging in bullying behavior
  • Social anxiety in peer settings
  • Exclusion or rejection by peers
  • Social media-related conflict or distress
  • Loneliness, withdrawal, or feeling different from peers

Our Treatment Approach

We use social skills training, CBT, and narrative therapy to help children and teens build confidence, navigate social situations, and develop authentic connections. Parent involvement is often included to reinforce skills at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age do you work with for peer issues?
We work with children as young as six and through adolescence for peer relationship concerns.
Can therapy help with social anxiety?
Yes. Social anxiety is very treatable and responds well to CBT and graduated exposure approaches.
Do you address cyberbullying?
Yes. Online peer conflict is a significant part of many children’s social lives and is fully addressed in therapy.