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
In today's world, people often find ourselves going from one day to the next by going through the motions, leaving them feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. When we encounter life's hurdles, we have difficulty understanding why or how to deal with them. Choosing a therapist to help you navigate obstacles is a personal and courageous choice. The therapy process is where you and I come together t...
My work is to help clients become the people they long to be. I sees the challenges we face not as signs of what is wrong with us, but as the result of what our experiences have wrongly taught us to believe about ourselves. Almost everyone seeking therapy is hurting in some way: we feel depressed, anxious, angry, or we are having relationship problems. We may be feeling guilt or shame. But when...
8/1/20 not accepting new clients. I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety,...
My approach to therapy focuses on your goals and preferences while maintaining an approach that has been clinically proven to bring about change. I have received training in both long-term and short-term treatment options in order to best meet the needs of my clients. For instance, some clients prefer interpersonal, insight-oriented treatment while others may tend towards a cognitive and...
Welcome! You've taken the first brave step by seeking out a therapist! I love collaborating with clients to facilitate mind-body-spirit work in order to help them experience a more holistic, creative, and joyful life! I enjoy teaching a new perspective that creates an empowered state of mind that leads to change. I offer a unique blend of services from my diverse professional background. I have...
Attending a session with a counselor for the first time can be daunting. Anxiety abounds with the fear or hope of improving one's emotional life. We will focus first on building the relationship together in a non-judging, empathetic and caring manner that eases that anxiety. Many of us know that we are in need of relationship building with those we interact with, in our family, workplace, socia...
I have a practical approach to therapy and believe a solid understanding of yourself is key to resolving emotional distress. I tailor my therapeutic style to the client's individual age and needs. I utilize a variety of modalities including psychodynamic, holistic, cognitive-behavioral, play therapy & sand play. I encourage clients to develop insight into their thoughts/behaviors and believe in...
Wounds, whether they are physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, inflicted in the early stages of life can live on and be present in the daily moment to moment life experience. Children and adults alike can have difficulty moving on and developing optimally in life after experiencing traumatic events. I would like to help those who have experienced intentional or unintentional pain or abuse h...
There are times when life doesn't go as planned. Stress, conflict, fear, uncertainty, sadness and anxiety take over. It is very hard to go through this alone and sometimes friends and family may not understand. Talking to a professional can be very relieving. I am a non-judgmental, interactive and supportive therapist who will listen to you and help you move towards positive change. I have...
Whether you are seeking increased confidence, a greater sense of calm, peacefulness, or assistance in pursuing a more fulfilling direction in your life, I am here to help you reach your goals. Helping people reach their full potential for happiness and fulfillment in their lives is something that I have been doing and enjoying as a psychologist for over 20 years. If depression, anxiety, or some...
I work with women in their 20s and early 30s to help them find inner confidence, clarity and peace while giving them tools to be their best and embrace the lives they want. My office is a warm, welcoming space, away from everyday stresses, where you can speak freely, relax and focus on what is most important to you. We will explore things from a new, empowered perspective so you can move...
I am offering online, video or phone sessions and I am taking new clients. No matter how strong we are, life sometimes has us facing difficult and uneasy paths that may often include depression, anxiety and painful choices. Through years of my practice I have provided clients with new set of skills and approaches to deal with their presenting problems such as low self-esteem, loss, addiction,...
We are all going through global trauma at the moment due to the COVID19 pandemic. Lack of control and an inability to foresee the future, compounded by the fear of illness or danger to loved ones and job loss are all very real- as is simple boredom! Therapy can be very helpful during this time. Giving yourself a place to unload and vent and discover new grounding strategies is so valuable. I am...
"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong" (M. Hale). Life can be hard, but there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am experienced in trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive environment and assist you with whatever struggles you may be experiencing; whether its he...
Life is a journey with bumps, twists and turns along the way. Sometimes those bumps are hard to negotiate alone. I look forward to working with you, your child, your partner or your family in a collaborative way to help in accessing your strengths to use along life's journey. My listening ear, my life experiences and my training assist me in providing a safe space for self exploration and for...
