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
It can be difficult to balance all the needs and demands of life, as well as those of people you love and care for, while still taking care of yourself. Circumstances can be made even more difficult when a person is dealt a major setback in the form of depression, anxiety, family or work stress, or a traumatic experience. The good news is that each of us has the strength and courage necessary t...
I have practiced as a licensed therapist for 33 years. In addition to private practice, I have worked for mental health clinics and hospitals in Virginia, Indiana and Florida. Counseling/therapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the counselor, the client and the particular problems you are experiencing. Most persons seek counseling because they are experienci...
As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, homelessness, mentoring and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with...
*Not accepting new patients right now.* I believe there are a lot of pressures in today's world, especially for preteens, teens, and young adults. This can cause many stressors and an imbalance in one's life. I strive to help clients find balance in their lives by providing support, overcoming chronic anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is important to build and have a safe professional...
( English | español ) If you are feeling overwhelmed and challenged by daily life stress, unexpected changes, or just simply feel stuck, I want to help. I believe it takes courage to seek help and work on ourselves, which is why I meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you. My goal is to provide guidance, support, and feedback in a safe therapeutic space to ultimately help you hea...
Do you want your life to more closely resemble the life you want? Do you want to figure out what makes you tick as a person and how to overcome persistent obstacles? Do you want to keep anxious and/or sad thoughts and reactions from controlling the quality of your relationships and life in general? As a postmodern therapist, I help people realize their most profound goals by uncovering a path...
My ideal client is one who may or may not understand their problematic behaviors and thoughts that keep them in the same dysfunctional patterns who would like to make positive changes with the help of a professional! Their goals would include getting out of the rut they’re in and moving past repeated negative thinking habits. They want to make better choices for themselves and their loved ones ...
Wherever you may be in your life journey is where I'll meet you. I welcome all people and all circumstances and create a safe space for you to be your authentic-self without judgement. I offer in person appointments at my office in downtown Longmont and online counseling. I am trained in a variety of modalities and integrate them based on your specific needs and situation. In addition, I have...
If you're ready to step up and take action to create the life you want, then RUN WITH ME (or walk) in the beautiful outdoors. Let's work together to overcome the emotional blocks that are keeping you stuck in life. Running therapy combines mindful movement with psychotherapy, capitalizing on the mind-body-spirit connection. It can facilitate a closer and more respectful relationship with the bo...
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. It is my life's passion to see marriages and families thrive and survive the obstacles that come their way such as: relationship difficulties (i.e. marital conflicts, parenting, in-laws), stress, and anxiety. I offer classes and marriage retreats on various topics like communication, sex, and forgivenes...
Counseling is for everyone. I enjoy walking with people through difficult seasons in their lives, watching them come out with new perspectives and strengths. I have experience with medical situations, including: crisis, trauma, grief/loss, new diagnosis, school issues, and professional caregiver support. I also enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to my work with adults, I have ...
We are all multifaceted individuals with layers of life experience, hopes and dreams. Sometimes we just need someone to listen in a respectful, non-judgmental and empathic way. If you are feeling the stressors of life, family, work and more, please contact me. I would be more than happy to help you sort through it all and break down the life stressors into manageable pieces. Life can be difficu...
I believe all of us go through challenges and emotional pain throughout our lives that require non-judgmental insights to guide us through the healing process. We begin to manage our challenges and emotional pain in a healthier way by approaching them with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement and criticism. As a therapist, I am passionate about facilitating change with my clients by...
Ideally, therapy should be a place to feel supported, safe, actively listened to, validated and at times even challenged. At some point, everyone faces obstacles and difficulties in life, and having a space to work through that and feel supported can be empowering. I am a solution focused therapist and I work with my clients to develop skills to navigate issues such as depression, anxiety, scho...
As a clinical psychologist, I consider therapy to be a collaborative process and use a flexible array of evidence-based therapeutic tools to craft the best treatment plan to meet my clients’ goals. I have experience successfully treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional difficulties. My training includes Cognitive-Behavioral...
