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
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVICES, PLEASE CALL TO FIND OUT THE LATEST ON WHETHER THERE IS AVAILABILITY FOR NEW PATIENTS. After a brief consultation, we will match you will a clinician that can help you achieve your specific goals. A personalized treatment plan can help you meet your life goals. Get the support you need to thrive. At Brighter Minds Psychological Services, we have a team of...
Learning from remarkable teachers and healers along the way, I have evolved a practice based on empathy and creativity. Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which offers tools for emotional regulation and mindfulness, I also specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and dysfunctional family of origin patterns. I am an EMDR therapist and have found i...
As individuals, partners, or parents, we know when something is out of sync. Changing situations, relationships and emotions are part of the human condition, and sometimes we struggle trying to adjust. Situations do touch us-- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually-- and how we act determines our level of health. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and suicide...
Hello and thanks for visiting! I am a psychotherapist and clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare, mental health and substance abuse field. I personally believe the most important factor in successful therapy is building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. I practice primarily from a relational approach, however I have experience with and draw f...
I am committed to helping you reach your goal of recovery and sobriety. I provide the most affordable and comprehensive level of intervention services for substance use in the area of alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, opioid addiction, and other drug addictions. I provide Office Visits and Telehealth technology to treat substance use disorders locally, in rural areas, and across the...
Looking within oneself to fully understand your situation is the best way to move forward, because it helps you develop a comprehensive plan and manageable, achievable goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience working with couples, families, adolescents, adults, and children. I graduated from Simmons College of Social Work with a master's degree, and...
I specialize in three different types of clients – couples who love each other but are on thin ice, stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life, I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You ...
Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed, or has someone close to you noticed that you're showing signs of anxiety? Do you need assistance with navigating challenging events or other difficulties in your life? Are you planning to make (or have you recently experienced) an important change? Let's talk. I offer a non-judgmental space for clients to authentically share their struggles and the...
Is your child experiencing problems at school, difficulty making or keeping friends, tantrums, constant worrying or nightmares? I have a passion for working with children and families, and I'm here to help. There is so much pressure today to be a "perfect" parent, and admitting that you need support can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe space for you and your child to work together to...
It takes a lot to verbalize that you don't have all the answers and are stuck. Lets be honest, many of us struggle with day to day activities, become overwhelmed by duties and expectations, and cease living and enjoying our daily gifts. I look to help you find new meaning to your story and declutter life's messy pieces in order for you to live beyond simply existing. I find personal reward in...
Welcome! My approach is warm, personable and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with clients to find real solutions that work for their lives. The focus is on you and together we can get you from where you are now to where you want to be! I have a lot of experience with addiction, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) in additio...
Hi, I'm Chuck Rodgers, the founder and one of the therapists at our Center. I became frustrated with traditional 45 minute sessions & grew tired of seeing my clients leave frustrated & hurting at the end of yet one more session that drug therapy out week after week. Thus so, I decided that I was going to do it differently. Because of this I have narrowed my focus to working in 1 & 2 Day Intensi...
My work is primarily with LGBTQ communities with a specialty in transgender identities. This includes letter writing, supporting individuals, families, and relationships through social, spiritual, medical, and/or the multiple ways one can transition. I also work with LGBTQ individuals and families surrounding day-to-day concerns that may have little to do with their gender and/or sexual...
Making the decision to seek therapy is a strength-based step toward creating the life you want. Sometimes we hold on to old patterns that might have helped us in the past, but those patterns no longer serve us. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed or want to learn new coping skills, our work together can identify thoughts that just aren't helpful and we'll work towards finding healthier thought...
From an early age, we all learn ways to cope with stress, change, and new relationships. Sometimes, familiar coping strategies, which may have served you well in the past, are no longer effective as life inevitably changes. You may feel "stuck" in these moments and at a loss for how to move forward. I work to provide a safe therapy space to explore feelings of sadness, worry, and uncertainty....
