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 have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I believe that clients come to counseling not only to gain a better understanding of themselves, but with a desire to learn new skills and tools to apply to their lives. Please call me personally to discuss your needs. I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I have been licensed for over 25 years. I...
I strive to create a creative, mindful, and contemplative approach towards strengths based positive therapy, led by the client, and based on a shared respect between the client and clinician. I am committed to providing the best professional services by working with clients and developing and implementing the most effective and customized life enhancing change plans, through the promotion of...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I utilize a Christ-centered approach with individuals, couples, and families in a way that helps "set the captives free." My vision is to support and encourage individuals and families toward emotional health and restoration. In addition, help clients to break the bondage of oppression so they can realize the purpose God has for them. By integrating...
I have been working with children and families providing home-based services for over 15 years. I work closely with the parent/caregiver(s) on parenting approaches that fit their particular child to strengthen the parent/child relationship while addressing symptoms and behaviors which have become obstacles to the child's well-being and success. I have extensive experience identifying problem...
Life is worth living when we feel authentic and genuine, and engage in meaningful relationships. Sadness, grief, disappointment, hurt & loss are all natural human emotions. Feeling chronically anxious, depressed, inadequate or unlovable are not. These unrelenting feelings come from an injury (or injuries) that hasn’t healed. Regardless of where your emotional injury comes from, you can learn to...
Welcome to my practice! I appreciate your interest and would be honored to join you in your journey of self-discovery and healing. Are you faced with a situation that seems unfixable? Are you experiencing intense emotions that seem overwhelming? Be they circumstantial or long term problems such as grief, depression, loss of loved ones - anxiety, frustration and loneliness can affect you so much...
My practice is dedicated to helping one individual at a time. It is centered on each individual's unique experiences and needs. I work with each clients to determine what their needs might be and discuss what they hope to accomplish by seeking out psychotherapy. For some of my clients, it might be improving the life they already have, and for others it is treatment of anxiety, depression, or...
I have worked with clients moving through a variety of issues for over 13 years. I've worked closely with individuals to clarify goals in efforts for client's to grow into their best-self. Communication and Social Skills are two areas of practice I have focused on for over 10 years. I have supported clients with special needs, medical issues, as well as people looking for general direction/advi...
The experience of finding a qualified therapist who feels like a good match can be exhausting. There are far too many options and the idea of telling a stranger anything about yourself is daunting. If you are reading this, you may be feeling stuck (or on the edge of becoming unhinged) and you are worried. My job is fourfold: to listen to your issues, recognize maladaptive patterns or behaviors,...
"I have been a therapist for almost 25 years working with adult clients around issues of mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders and relationship difficulties. I believe people have the power within themselves for change but sometimes need a facilitator and coach to help them find additional coping skills or to process something with an objective party. I offer empathy, experience and a...
Your story matters. Your pain and suffering are not in vain but contribute to a beautiful tapestry that is the chronicle of your life. A wise and skillful journey-mate can help you to walk successfully through challenging seasons of your life. Whether coping with a difficult transition, relational challenges, or pandemic stress, I honor your striving and your courage and aim to equip you with t...
Life throws many challenges to us. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, counseling provides an opportunity to address these issues with the help of a trained professional. I employ a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy. I believe the relationship in counseling is integral to improving a patient's overall well being and each treatment plan is...
Work with children and adults with trauma, behaviors, marital issues, anxiety, depression, weight loss, smoking cessation family disruptions. Individual therapy, family therapy, marital therapy, play therapy, hypnosis, and rapid trauma response. ADHD evaluations to assist physicians determine if medication routine is an option. Excellent positive parenting program. Decrease the parent's...
I provide TeleHealth Services. I enjoy working with people wanting to tackle complex issues like Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Feeling Intimidated by Life Transitions or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make personal or career changes. I see my role partnering with a person or couple, working collaboratively as we explore options that fit your needs an...
Are you afraid of change? Be kind to yourself. Seek help. Take time for you. You have the answers deep within you. Hiding from pain will only worsen the symptoms, behaviors and relationships. I believe each person has the ability to be their own healer. I see treatment as an opportunity for clients to remove the fear in their life and gain peace, happiness and self-confidence. My ultimate goal ...
