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
People usually seek therapy during times of great stress, when their lives feel out of control, or when they are increasingly anxious or depressed, or when they feel stuck or dissatisfied, and are looking for change. My goal is to provide you a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere that will help you express yourself, explore and clarify your feelings, understand yourself and others, find options, an...
We help individuals and families find practical life solutions that stop the pain and develop new ways of relating that fosters a sense of security, belonging, and well-being leading to abundant living Since 1989 thousands of individuals and families have been helped break free from formative thinking and behaviors that paralyze. Today you can have the good life and freedom for which you've...
As we walk through our lives, we are faced with many challenges. Sudden, unexpected events such as injuries, illnesses, and losses can happen to us at any given time. In this fast changing world, it is often difficult to have a sense of balance. You may be overwhelmed by restless, negative feelings and thoughts from past or present issues. It takes courage to seek counseling, face your issues, ...
As a Therapist, I focus on helping individuals overcome anxiety and mood disorders, and work with couples to help build better connections with each other and resolve conflict. I also help individuals deal with pain and stress by using cognitive and mindfulness techniques. Lastly, but importantly, I guide individuals who are seeking a spiritual solution to their pain, fears and losses. I have h...
Does it feel like things are falling apart? It is as if you lost the ability to manage your life. You may feel overwhelmed with strong emotions, and at the same time strangely disconnected. It feels like your emotions are working against you. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician(tm). I have extensive experience treating issues related to emotion dysregulation,...
I believe it's a privilege to be invited into the inner-most lives of my clients. Building a trusting relationship with my clients is the basis of my practice. I have 20 years of experience built on a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches. These approaches are used to reveal and understand both what drives a behavior, and practical ways to change and impro...
I work with people who have a variety of mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, trauma histories, and schizophrenia, as well as with people who have substance abuse issues. These issues could be situational in nature, or they could be chronic conditions that have been troubling for some time. I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy, a...
Welcome to my page! I am David Shoots, an LCSW and a Qualified Supervisor. I have spent the past several years working with Veterans and their families suffering from PTSD and other trauma related items. I have a deep commitment in working with families and couples. I am committed to providing individuals and families the highest quality of care using best practices to impact those suffering fr...
Dr. Golden is a licensed pediatric psychologist and is credentialed as a National Health Service Provider in Psychology. She graduated from the Catholic University of America in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1998 with a Masters of Arts, both in Psychology. She pursued doctoral education through Kent State University, graduating with her Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 20...
I am a Psychologist devoted to assisting you in optimizing your quality of life, recognizing and maximizing your personal assets, enhancing your self-esteem, improving your negotiating skills in interpersonal relationships and inspiring greater depth in your understanding of yourself and others as you reach your full potential. My skills encompass a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, CBT,...
As your counselor, I focus on your counseling goals and concerns. I provide tools to help gain self-understanding, change behavior, conflict resolution, restore hope, and gain spiritual empowerment. With COUPLES, one of my strengths is teaching effective communication skills. We work to understand "Daddy Issues", grief and loss, and the pain of rejection. Owning our story and loving ourselves...
My approach to therapy is collaborative, integrative and holistic with the specific concerns and needs of each client guiding the work we do together. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health concerns and have assisted clients with life transitions and lifestyle changes. In addition to providing both long-term and brief therapy services, I have experience as an adjunct professor...
Are you tired of drab, mundane, and ordinary? I hope to be the supportive, empowering, complementary professional to your presenting issue(s). If you are an "out-of-the-box" person, seeking a unique solution, I may be the counselor for you! I have over ten years of clinical and research experience. I hope my love for research and cultural diversity will foster a strong therapeutic alliance. I a...
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with children as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensiv...
At CENTERED we focus on helping you regain balance and stability. Life can knock us off balance and we can begin to feel too anxious, too depressed, drink too much, sleep too much (or not enough), for example. If you've tried dealing with things on your own and you're still suffering, it may be time to come in and work with a professional. Give me a call and we can talk a little bit about what'...
