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
I create a safe space so that tweens/teens, adults, families, and organizations can discover the sources causing patterns identified as unproductive so that renewal and recovery becomes a possibility. I utilize the most effective interventions for most emotional/mental health issues, stress/anxiety to complex trauma continuum, and substance/behavioral addictions. Examples include EMDR, Somatic...
I offer walking therapy, office therapy and am a health and wellness coach. WalkTalk Therapy is just like it sounds-we walk side by side instead of sitting in an office. I bring over 25 years of expertise in traditional therapy to this innovative approach. Walking and talking is relaxing and a productive way to explore what is on your mind. We walk at a pace that is comfortable and can sit...
I've worked as a child, family, and adult therapist since 1999. I'm committed to helping people better understand and manage events in their lives which they find challenging. In addition to child, family, and adult therapy, I also specialize in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, enhancing parenting skills, anger management, attachment issues, mood disorders, grief issues, posttraumatic stress,...
Our stories are potent forces in our lives. They tell us who we are and what is possible for us. You have the power to shape your story. What is the story you want to tell about your life? What changes do you need to make to begin to move your life in that direction? At the Center for Creative Healing we believe that good therapy is a dynamic collaboration built on authentic relationship. Our...
I have a heart for helping the hurting and welcome the opportunity to serve you. Perhaps you are looking for a counselor because of hurts from the past, relational problems in the present, or fears of the future. Maybe your past is holding you back from becoming the person you know you can be. I want you to know that there is hope for you! I have experience helping teens and adults find healing...
My belief is that the client is the expert on their life. The therapist is there to guide and support the client as they develop insight and healthy coping skills which can lead to the real life changes the client desires....
My mission is to help you identify your path. You have been feeling lost, disconnected and adrift. Your searching has yielded no results. You want to feel at ease, gain clarity and confidently take the next step. You've been reading, searching, even visiting other professionals and nothing has changed. Why? You ask. Well, because while you need someone who listens to you, you also need a...
I believe therapy is a collaborative process and I work with clients to help them clarify their goals and identify and work through the conscious and unconscious obstacles that hinder their progress. I have trained in a number of therapy modalities (interpersonal, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, systems) and use an eclectic and flexible approach which takes into account the specific needs of eac...
I offer warmth and compassion to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with each client. I create a safe environment so that you are able to get down to your core emotions, then help you further explore those feelings. I believe that this is the key to any lasting change or improvement. Changing thoughts and behaviors is great, and definitely part of what needs to happen in therapy...but th...
"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." As this Chinese proverb wisely reminds us, we all have the capacity for growth, positive change and self-improvement. If this is a journey you are ready to embark on, I would be honored to walk with you... I have 15 years of experience working with adults, couples and families with a range of challenges including depression,...
*Now Accepting New Patients!* I thoroughly enjoy being a psychologist! One of my favorite things is helping people feel empowered to make changes in their life. My approach to treatment is collaborative, and I aim to help my clients achieve their personal goals. I often use various treatment modalities that best fit the client's needs without taking a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Most of my...
I began my career working in relational ministry with teens. I quickly learned about building trust and what an honor it is to walk alongside clients in both struggle and joy. I believe counseling is one of the best choices we can make for ourselves. It is often difficult to seek help and it takes courage to take care of our own needs. I will do my best to meet you where you are, to listen and...
Certain life experiences and relationships can leave us feeling stuck and unable to be our true selves. I am here to support individuals process and heal from past and present trauma that often surfaces as anxiety and depression. My work involves guiding clients to empower themselves by being the source of their own healing. I am inspired and humbled to be part of the journey of a person who ha...
Do you want to change but feel stuck? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Do you feel overwhelmed by your relationship with food, body image and exercise? I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and eating disorder specialist and I can help. I want to empower you to take charge of your life. You can heal old wounds, end addictive cycles, and improve your relationships. By talking through...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/CAN SCHEDULE WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS** Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage, and finding the right therapist is an important step in the healing process. I seek to help my clients achieve more fulfilling and balanced lives by offering a warm, accepting and nonjudgmental environment. I provide individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults with divers...
