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 have the potential to bring enormous happiness and fulfillment yet can also create deep wounding and pain. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples who are struggling in relationships with partners, family members, and close friends. I will help you recognize and change reoccurring patterns that can chip away at feelings of closeness, intimacy, and trust. Our...
Welcome! Relationships anchor our lives as we experience life in relationship. Experiencing interpersonal and relational conflict is a shared human experience and it occurs at all stages of life. It is not an indicator that we are weak or unworthy, but a reminder that we are human. Freedom comes when we realize that we have the power to make choices that shape the life we want to live. If thing...
We all have the capacity to grow, learn, and make positive changes no matter what life throws our way. Psychotherapy is a way of understanding personal conflicts and creating meaning through self-discovery. It is one of the first steps towards achieving change. My style of treatment aims at exploring and understanding ways of thinking, behaving and relating to others that are outside of the one...
Dr. Joel Plattor has been working as a healer in professional psychology for over 40 years. He has experience working with a wide variety of populations and settings. Therefore he is able to bring a significant level of knowledge and experience to all psychotherapeutic endeavors. Dr. Plattor works with all of his clients to establish a mutually agreed on course of action with goals that are...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. I provide mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals. I have a special interest in treating military members and Veterans. I am the spouse of a retired military member and grew up in an Air Force Family. This provides me with a unique understanding of the military culture and issues facing the militar...
I enjoy working with children and adults to help them find grounded ways of being with and moving through the struggles they face. I believe that strong relationships, with the self, the body, and with others, are central to a healthy lifestyle. Painful life experiences, transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression are opportunities for growth, and helping people move through these challenges i...
Fall 2020: Currently Not Accepting New Clients. I provide brief and long-term therapy to adolescents and adults to address life-challenges connected to depression, anxiety, grief, transitions, and trauma. My therapy style is based on the needs of each client and integrates various modalities including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and mindfulness....
Experienced psychotherapist working with adult individuals dedicated to helping them achieve life goals and improve quality of life. Anchored in Hope is the premise of my practice, providing the foundation to utilize client's strengths to reach their goals. There is always hope. Individuals come to me seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, substance use and trauma disorders. Each case ...
*CURRENTLY, NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi! I'm Ushirika Johnson, Founder of Hearts Made Whole Counseling, LLC. I help individuals who struggle with self-acceptance and thoughts of "not being enough". If you are constantly striving to fix yourself and often get caught in the comparison trap OR fear that others will reject you if they knew the real you, I would like to help you find freedom....
If you are seeking personal healing, restored relationships, and practical tools for growth I would love the opportunity to be part of your journey. By developing an authentic, collaborative relationship with you, I want to help you break free from the bonds of the past to live life to the fullest in the present and reach your fullest potential in the future. I primarily work from the lens of...
I have knowledge and experience in working with all ages on a variety of different issues including life changes/events, behavioral issues, mood disruptions, self esteem and desire to reach ones full potential. I have worked in out-patient and in-patient mental health over the past fifteen years and have provided treatment and support for those in medical and psychiatric settings throughout...
Are people constantly telling you to 'chill out' and you're thinking 'That'd be great! But how?!" It's not like there's a user's manual for emotions and you just missed the memo, so what do you do when you feel confused or overwhelmed? Most of us have tried to deal with our emotions through trial and error or attempted to follow vague advice from well-meaning friends. If you find yourself...
I understand that sometimes even beginning to think about talking to someone can be a challenging process - I will work with you to provide a nonjudgmental environment for us to safely discuss and explore your concerns, whatever they might be. I hope to help you achieve greater insight into the connections between past experiences and your current difficulties, which I believe can lead to you...
***TELETHERAPY THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA AVAILABLE*** Are you struggling with the emotional toll caused by pregnancy loss/miscarriage or infertility? Perhaps you are pregnant or a new parent coping with depression or anxiety. Did you have a difficult or traumatic birth, or were separated from your baby with a NICU stay? Maybe you are adjusting to a significant change in your life, a loss, a move, a...
Therapy can be a powerful, life changing experience for those who are trying to navigate an internal or external struggle alone. My therapeutic approach is based on establishing a genuine, trusting relationship with clients. I feel this creates an environment to explore ourselves honestly and to facilitate the potential for personal growth. At this time, my practice is comprised of children,...
