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.
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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 have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the field of social work for over 20 years. This experience has provided me the opportunity to work with many children, families and individuals. Through this training and experience, I have learned what works well and what does not work as well. Therefore, I am able to use proven counseling techniques to help my clients achieve the m...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of populations ranging in age from toddlers to seniors. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss, those living with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness and those experiencing life transitions. I have extensive experience working with...
As a somatically oriented psychotherapist, I work with the body, mind and spirit and bring hope, love and a deep curiosity to each encounter. I work with adolescents through seniors to heal and transform suffering and revive aliveness. I honor our deep human need for connection, understanding and joy by being fully present with whatever arises in the present moment. I believe that our bodies kn...
Are you afraid? Depressed? Annoyed? We alI struggle with these at times. If you are at a place where the situations in your life feel like "too much", I am passionate about working with you to find peace and healing in the midst of it. Together we can work to name the strengths you have that will aid you in life. From the moment you walk in, my goal is to provide you with a place where you feel...
I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who desire more vitality, depth and richness in their lives and relationships. My work focuses on helping you liberate your unique self by working with patterns that keep you stuck or suffering; and then to transform these patterns by evoking a deep embodied presence in you. We will work collaboratively in a supportive, empathic...
I believe we are listened into our voice and that "what most people really need is a good listening to" (Mary Lou Casey). In my work with clients, I strive to create a safe and resonant space in which clients can feel seen and heard and begin to see and hear themselves in new and different ways. I believe we all have an innate drive toward growth and healing which can, at times, become overwhel...
If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback wh...
My professional experience includes working with our military services members and their dependents working through deployments, suicide, multiple relocation's, marital issues, PTSD and other issues that military families face. In addition, I have worked with families, teens and children on multiple issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, divorce, substance abuse, anger management,...
I work with individuals struggling with PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have a special interest in working with first responders struggling with PTSD and career burnout. I work with first responder couples to help them navigate PTSD symptoms in the context of their marriage. When individuals reach out for help, it is often times because they feel...
Most people experience difficulties at some point in their lives. If you are experiencing problems, there is hope. Counseling provides a safe, warm and supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. Learn to transform from a life where you survive to one where you thrive. Through individualized approach, focused on providing empathy and understanding, together we...
Life is incredible, but it is not without challenges. I help distant couples, frustrated kids and parents, and families dealing with life's challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Reformed Theological Seminary. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology ...
Life is complicated - and it can feel overwhelming and stressful at times. We each have our own unique strengths and vulnerabilities. In my 25+ years as a psychotherapist, I have greatly enjoyed helping adolescents and adults build on their strengths, manage their vulnerabilities and make their lives feel less difficult, more satisfying and more meaningful. Psychotherapy can help with feelings ...
At the USC Psychology Services Center, we currently offer telehealth therapy and assessment supported by science. Our services are provided by doctoral students in the Department of Psychology at USC, and supervised by psychology faculty or community-based licensed psychologists. This allows us to offer you a unique, treatment team based approach. We offer services for individuals, couples, and...
I have an overwhelming appreciation for the therapeutic process and a natural desire to help others move forward. I provide therapy to a wide range of clients, utilizing both short-term and long-term methods in order to meet client needs. I often work with individuals struggling to address symptoms of anxiety and depression that impact their ability to live a healthy and whole life. Additionall...
My practice has evolved into helping clients who are or have experienced traumatic events that are causing problems in the present. Through my experience, I have discovered that traumatic events appear to be the point of origin relating to dysfunctional relationships and ineffective coping skills. Often unsatisfied relationships began in childhood with a significant caregiver from whom we never...
