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
Rarely is the step towards seeking help from a therapist easy, or without contemplation. Here is a description of what I've found works best. During our first meeting, I engage you in a process to help you find the best fit possible for your particular needs. Together we can work on defining the right type and style of treatment best for you. We can define specific needs for either long or shor...
Welcome to Open Conversations. Therapy is not an easy step to take, however, it can be the most rewarding. Imagine coming into your full potential with the professional guidance of a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who takes the time to help you understand and realize your next level of living life to the fullest. That is where we come in, to walk with you during your journey. We would...
I work with clients from various backgrounds with the belief that people can make the changes in their lives if they have the support and tools to do so. I have a client-centered, strength based approach to treatment to help clients find what they need to live the life that they want. My primary focus is on substance use/misuse, recovery, and any related mental health issues, as well as explori...
Let's partner together to achieve resolution and relief of the challenges you face. Even just after a few sessions many of my client's are surprised to discover strengths they didn't even know they had. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 10 years experience successfully treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and and co-occurring disorders. I specialize in DCF involved...
I strive to help people discover their purpose, increase self-awareness, and empower them to be the outstanding individuals they are capable of being. By exploring and addressing the three components of the self: Mind, Body and Spirit; we will work together to help restore balance, meaning and purpose in your life. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, I work to help you resolve and bet...
I believe that each one of us has a genuine need to feel valued and connected. I also believe that connection is the foundation in our lives. Sometimes our inability to connect with others can leave us feeling empty, hopeless or insecure. This can cause children to act out or withdraw. It can cause adults to isolate, make unhealthy choices, abuse substances or engage in self-defeating behavior....
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surface and cause disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their ...
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, providing therapy in a confidential, caring and strength-based environment. I works with individuals, and couples, in assessment, and treatment of emotional disorders. In couple’s therapy, my goal is to help couples become masters of relationships, including communication skills and relationship building. I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottm...
If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by firs...
Are truly experiencing the fullness of life and becoming all that you can be? If not, I would consider it a privilege to help you find answers to these questions. For close to twenty years, I have worked in various educational and residential treatment settings in an effort to help children, adolescents, and adults bridge the gap from hopelessness to healing. I have found that a holistic approa...
Are you overwhelmed by life and not sure how to get through another day? Troubled by the past and not sure how to resolve it? Is anxiety, depression, or grief the main feelings you experience on a daily basis? Do you want to be content and free from worry? To enjoy life to it's fullest? My practice is grounded in the love of Christ for each human being. I am dedicated in helping you develop...
Trained at the doctoral level, I am committed to providing quality, compassionate counseling. I have a special interest and over 16 years experience in working with women's issues, cancer patients, relationship/ domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and grief and bereavement. I also provide Christian counseling to those who indicate a desire for this type of approach. We are...
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with...
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege and opportunity to provide support to others every day. I have been trained at UCLA, Pepperdine and Fuller using CBT, psychodynamic and family systems frameworks. In addition to my clinical position working with enrolled students at the UCLA Ronald Reagan outpatient clinic, I also offer individual therapy at my private practice office in...
I am highly passionate about working with LGBTQQIP2SAA+, women's health issues, including chronic pain and sexual dysfunction, relational issues, and family with particular focus on validation parenting. I also work well with anxiety, mood disorders, anger management, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, and BPD. I have experience working with clients of all ages (children through geriatric). I have...
