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
I'm a trauma-informed therapist specializing in mood and somatic challenges, and relational distress. Overwhelm is our current cultural standard of functioning. It's hard to slow down, but you are in emotional, and perhaps, physical pain and something needs to shift. Trust yourself in this. Work with me to treat the anxiety, depression, trauma, and strained relationships that have you in painfu...
With the overload of stress and stimuli in daily life, we could all use a space to develop presence. My therapy holds a deep understanding of the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit. You will be invited to pay attention without judgment to your thoughts, feelings, and experience in order to glean insight and understand automatic actions that keep you stuck. Developing skills of...
Carl Rogers said, when we accept ourselves as we are, then we can change. Focusing on the individual and their unique capability toward healing is the guiding approach I take in therapy. I work with great curiosity to explore the distractions and negative cycles that may be keeping you stuck. The struggle for clarity is a difficult one to navigate in isolation; together we can look at patterns ...
I have been in practice for 29 years. I have learned we all seek to feel valued & safe in our relationships. Sometimes when we are not feeling valued we become angry & in the process self defeating in our behaviors. My goal is to help clients gain confidence so they are better able to get their needs met within their relationships. When working with people who struggle with anxiety & depression...
( English | Tiếng Việt ) Available online. I specialize in working with culturally diverse children, couples and their families on various psychological concerns and enhancement of relationships. I specialize and train others in evidenced based practices including, Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma (ITCT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). My...
Life is a journey. Sometimes there are difficulties. These difficulties make it hard to arrive at the desired life destination or achieve optimal functionality . I believe in you and help people of all ages with life problems including; relationship issues, life change adjustments, depression, substance abuse/addictions, personality disorders, trauma and grief. So who am I? I am a licensed...
I am a social worker with many years of clinical experience. I am originally from Curacao, a small Caribbean island. I pursued my education in the United States and have practiced here for 18 years. I am aware of the strength and courage it takes to make significant life changes. I bring this perspective to my clinical work. I have great appreciation and admiration for people who pursue the...
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe people need help navigating the detours life presents, and counseling is an important tool to help in the process. I work with adolescents and adults on issues including depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, family conflict, and adjustment due to life transitions. I also see clients who feel stuck in life and want to move forward in lif...
Whether you need help with some problem solving or are just are feeling down, I can help you to get back on track. Perhaps you just need some brief solution focused therapy or if you need help with more in-depth issues, a plan can be created to help you to feel like your best self. I have always been drawn to working with people and strive to improve their lives by teaching them the tools neede...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues. I understand that life does not always go exactly as we have hoped and that sometimes we need a little extra support to get it on track. I would love to be the person to support you in achieving your goals for yourself or your family. In my current practice I address difficulties w...
The goal of therapy is to empower you with strength and knowledge to make a difference in your life. Whether you are healing through traumatic experiences in your past or looking for personal guidance and direction for yourself, I can help! I utilize a variety of proven psychological techniques and have over 10 years of experience! In a calm and peaceful atmosphere, I will offer the insight and...
*******Coronavirus Update: I am currently accepting new individual patients into my practice, however, all sessions will be held via encrypted video chat. Book a free 15-min phone consultation or intake session via my client portal linked on my website. Stay safe out there! ******** The role of a therapist is to, "Provide physical and emotional safety, including safety from feeling shamed,...
I am a graduate from Oklahoma Baptist University. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I am a licensed Marital and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping families and couples grow together. I believe that we are better together and that we will be able to find healing from trauma, grief, sadness, and anger with the help of our...
Life can be challenging and overwhelming. You are not alone if you are longing to feel deeper satisfaction with yourself and your relationships. Life feels very different when you feel confident, empowered, and fulfilled. I will illuminate paths to attain or reconnect you with these parts of yourself. I have helped many women and men transform their feelings of shame, disappointment, and...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Wisconsin and Minnesota with over four years of extensive experience working with the transgender population, following and incorporating The WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Standards of Care. I have a specialty in sex therapy, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy. My clinical work includes marital preparati...
