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
Relationships provide great opportunities to feel belonging, love, and acceptance. In seeking connection with others, several challenges can arise that mystify our experience and make our chances of a rewarding connection seem so far away. It has been my mission to help couples, families, and individuals clear away that confusion and lift roadblocks to connection and happiness. As a Marriage an...
I am a clinician to first responders. It is my objective to support the quality of life, relationships and careers of those who dedicate their lives to the service of their community. It is my view that a hero's career should not cost them their life or family and that of equal importance their life and family should not negatively impact their career. I am highly trained and specialized within...
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in the treatment of trauma. I focus on individual needs in a caring and connected environment utilizing current evidence based practice and experience. I enjoy helping others to heal from anxiety, depression, and other issues that might get in the way of leading a joyful life. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...
I am privileged to offer services in helping those with a wide range of mental health, substance use, marital, and other stressful life situations. I adopt a nonjudgmental approach when working with our clients and strive to place empathy and understanding at the forefront of our care. Seeking support for mental health issues can be difficult and scary, and I attempt to understand and validate...
I Have Been A Psychologist For More Than 20 Years And Have Treated Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, And Adults With Many Issues Including Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, LGBT Issues, Stepfamilies, Coping After Divorce, Women's Issues, College Transition, Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) and Skin Picking. I Have Experience Using A Variety Of Modalities Including Psychodynamic...
I specialize in treating a broad spectrum of Anxiety Disorders including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic attacks, specific phobias/fears and generalized anxiety/worry. I also have extensive experience in treating depression along with other mood disorders and substance use disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Person Centered Therapy along with Exposure and Response...
Whether you have been in therapy in the past or if it is something you have never experienced before, there is so much to learn about yourself, every time. Give yourself the gifts of time and support, and learn to manage the present as you heal from your past. I am an experienced, compassionate, goal-directed clinician who can help you work through a transition, crisis, or simply be there to...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel immobile, stuck in painful patterns that make it impossible to move forward in your life? I work with individuals and couples challenged by depression and anxiety. I have a special interest in trauma, and work extensively with people struggling with the pervasive consequences of those life-altering experiences. Also, if you or someone you know ...
**Currently accepting new clients!** We provide services that would help empower clients to reach their full potential. We believe that a holistic approach is essential in working through life's challenges and focusing on the whole person. The ideal client understands that there is no secret formula for change, however, with persistence and effort, change is inevitable. Our goal is to provide a...
Hi there and welcome. I imagine many of you have come here overwhelmed, and unsure about how to pick the right therapist for you or your loved one. This can be a daunting process for sure. So, who am I? I'm 44 years old, I've worked in several different areas as a therapist; addictions, schools, grief/hospice care and I have been in private practice for 10 years. I work with a variety of mental...
I work with individuals dealing with some challenges during their life. Challenges can include changing health status of self or loved ones, children growing up and leaving home, career changes, retirement, losses (job, residence, marital status, loved ones, etc.), anxiety, depression, changing sense of purpose, and more. Family caregivers of older adults may also experience challenges that had...
In therapy sessions, we will talk about more than your current stressors. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to develop self-awareness, and reflect on how they developed their beliefs and behaviors that contribute to current difficulties in their lives. I also help clients develop realistic behavioral goals for lifestyle changes. We will explore family of origin dynamics, and work towa...
I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist, who grew up in Venezuela and have lived in MN over 25 yrs. I am compassionate, honest and can provide a safe, warm and nonjudgmental space to explore your concerns and optimize your relationship with yourself and others. As I learn of the relationship of mind, body and soul, I understand that the more in touch and aware we are, the more we heal and hav...
Is your child or adolescent struggling in school, dealing with difficult life transitions, or having trouble connecting with others? Is your child/teen encountering depression or anxiety, past or recent trauma or behavioral disturbances? Does your teen experience negative self-esteem or poor self concept? Are you and your child having difficulty interacting with one another? I am here to help. ...
Is motherhood not what you thought it would be? Are you struggling with balancing your career with being a parent? Surprised at how hard this new role is? I'm here to help. Together, we'll find new ways for you to cope, stress less and most of all: find your new self. Parenthood is a wild ride, but with the right support, you can feel better! I have advanced training in the assessment, diagnosi...
