Coping mechanisms, or coping skills, are behaviors that people engage in to help them deal with difficult or stressful situations and emotions. Some can be healthy, but others aren’t.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists and counselors often work with clients to discover what coping mechanisms they’re using and determine if they are helpful. With this information, the person and the therapist can develop different coping mechanisms that are less harmful, such as meditation, exercise, journaling, drawing, or time with family.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Coping Skills
Hello! I have earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and older adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, trauma, and life transitions. In session, I like to be interactive and will use traditional talk therapy along with creative methods for communicating. Many people enjoy using arts, crafts, music, and...
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and young adults face a variety of...
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, improve your relationship, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your lif...
Welcome and congratulations on prioritizing your mental health. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia as well as a qualified supervisor for interns. My goal is to help you reach the best version of yourself addressing mental health concerns and issues that may prevent your progress in life. I believe everyone can benefit from a therapeutic relationship to enhance their quality of l...
You have already taken the first step towards a better life! By being proactive and searching for someone who can help make the changes you desire, you have shown you are ready to make this a reality. Are you wondering how life got so hard and it feels like you can’t keep up? Maybe you are not happy with yourself or your partner. Have you lost your sense of self or feel unappreciated? Perhaps y...
My areas of focus and expertise address healing from trauma, family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment challenges, and mindfulness. My dedicated work with children, adolescents, and adults, has served to reinforce my goal of holistically improving the lives of my clients. My job as a therapist is to support and empower you to reach your own goals within the context of a safe and...
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being...
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I’m here to listen to the story that you’ve written for yourself so far, and to help you write the next chapter. For us, the goal will be to help you find some much-needed balance in your life, despite all of the obstacles that may be slowing you down and forcing you to live outside of who you really want to be. It’s a fast-paced world out there, and I understand the types of demands that socie...
I am passionate about joining people in their journey to growth, healing and moving forward through life’s transitions in creative and life-affirming ways. Effective therapy starts with a trusting relationship in a safe space where you feel understood and accepted. Sessions are designed to teach you how to take intentional steps to sustaining your own mental health. My passion is helping people...
Collaboration, clarity, consistency and compassion are the framework for the relationship that is formed with my clients. I will walk alongside you and provide a space for you to gain clarity, in order to establish goals that will help you move forward leading to positive change. Together we will create a plan that will provide the opportunity for a deeper understanding of self, a clear purpose...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has 20 years experience in private practice doing counseling and divorce mediation. Prior to that I worked as an employee assistance counselor for a hospital and was a counselor in their psychiatric department. I enjoy working with adults and couples who have the desire to improve their communication and relationships, and with those who have depressio...
If you've ever felt the terror and helplessness of a panic attack or that sickening feeling of dread and hopelessness while spiraling into a depressive episode, I understand you. You are not alone, and there is a way out! You can take control of your life instead of losing out to fear and uncertainty. Imagine waking each day feeling rested and eager to live your life. You deserve that joy and...
Welcome to your place of healing! I aim to provide a safe space for conversations of all types to support my clients achieve their goals. Each person, couple, or family has unique stories that need to be told and processed. I would love to help my clients find strength and healing that can lead to wonderful life experiences in the present and their futures. I work from a strength-based approach...
