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
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Allied Mental Health Professional and a Clinical Certified Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that can access and heal the source of our traumas, distorted beliefs and dysfunctional patterns. I enjoy helping my clients: Develop self confidence and recognize their strengths and abilities, develop personal a...
**Currently not accepting new clients** Life can be challenging at times. Different stressors, events or life stages can impact how we cope, view ourselves and move forward. I use the meaningful relationships that I form with my clients to support them in coping with and managing whatever the difficulty may be. I'm certified in CBT, and often utilize techniques which are individually focused to...
I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will...
I have been working as a Social worker/ Substacne abuse Counselor for 15 years. My Primary focus is substance abuse, anger management and couple counseling. As a counselor I have worked with the criminal justice population and DUI , SAP clients. As a counselor I like to use a combination of what I learned in school and spirituality to engage the clients in achieveing their treatment goals....
Interested in understanding the ways current challenges get in the way of your ability to truly enjoying a life worth celebrating? Curious about how your past challenges impact your struggles today? We can work together to understand the what is happening for you today and open possibilities for your future. Together we identify the best way to address your long or short term goals. My work ste...
"Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Repeating life & relationship patterns that are no longer working? Have you begun to consider that your life could be different, new and fulfilling? I believe that change is always happening. I would be honored to support you through your change process. I bring my experience and expertise as a crisis hotline & suicide prevention worker, suicide intervention...
Have you endured a painful or sudden loss? Are you experiencing tremendous difficulty adjusting to death, illness, or other significant life transition? Do you feel scared- or even convinced- that things will never improve? Have loved ones tried to reach out, but you don't feel like they understand your situation? There's a good chance that you are tired of "being strong" or tired of feeling...
Choosing a therapist is VERY important. It should be someone with whom you feel trust, comfort and in good care. If you don't, it's not a "good fit" because therapy is about the relationship you have with your therapist. I always say, "I don't do nails, hair or surgery so our progress is based on how you feel with me and the trust we establish". I am hard-working, dedicated, compassionate,...
Self-actualization is the humanistic idea that we all move toward our highest potential. Easier said than done as most of us get stuck, face difficulties in life, or struggle with specific mental health issues. I am dedicated to integrative, goal-oriented counseling based on acceptance, compassion and deeper understanding of self in order to change limiting thoughts and behaviors, gain relief f...
Are you someone who feels like they have been struggling with anxiety and depression for their whole life? Have you ever had thoughts like “There must be something wrong with me”, “My friends and family must think I’m a mess”, or “What is wrong with me that I can’t do the things I’ve always been able to do?” This may have brought on feelings of hopelessness, feeling alone, and feeling like thin...
I started Summit Counseling in 2015 with the goal to help more individuals, families and couples face life's struggles. With experience in both Child Protective Services and Education, I blend a unique approach to people seeking services. Over the last several years, I have helped many families in crisis, adolescents struggling with their own development and couples facing the challenges of...
Do you feel like you are successful in most areas of your life, but still managing to feel down, stuck, or disconnected from others? Maybe you know you are feeling sad and hopeless, but unable to put your finger on why? Do you find it hard to validate your negative feelings because, “others have it worse?” Have you tried using skills to cope with feelings of depression or anxiety, but find that...
As a licensed clinical practitioner, I am aware of the urgent need to provide services to individuals that are experiencing life challenges. Due to the global pandemic, the daily routine of countless individuals has been affected resulting in an increase in stress, which can then create a domino effect in a variety of ways. I am here for you during this time and am now offering Telehealth Servi...
My greatest strength and professional interest as a therapist is working in-depth with adults from an interpersonal, psycho-dynamic perspective assisting men and women to gain insight and understanding of how their early relationships and inner emotional experiences have influenced relational patterns which impact them today. I assist people in making self-determined changes in their lives in t...
