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's my belief that within relationships we are both hurt and healed. I practice from a relational approach, specifically Attachment Theory. Attachment shapes how we view ourselves and others, and influences how we "do" close relationships. We may unconsciously carry feelings of anxiety, pain, humiliation, or even abandonment from our relationships. For example, early childhood experiences of...
Accepting New Clients with immediate openings! Certified in Telehealth (secure video sessions). What's keeping you up at night? Time to feel good again or maybe feel good for the first time. Struggling, Overwhelmed, Anxious, Stressed, Depressed? Are you making the same mistakes over and over in relationships, at work, in life? Stuck and don't know what to do? Talking to family and friends is no...
Counseling is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to experience deep, lasting change. I develop a unique therapeutic relationship with each client, and work to promote healing and improved well-being with compassion, sensitivity, and understanding. Whether things just need a little fine-tuning, or your situation feels unmanageable and chaotic, I can guide and empower you to move to ...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Mental Health Professional in the State of Washington My training primarily comes from my time obtaining my Masters in Science from Seattle Pacific University. While in school I specialized in Narrative therapy as well as various other Post-Modern therapies. I have wide and varied experience ranging from working with clients i...
You have to take care of you before you can take care of someone else. Make your life a true reflection of who you are. My practice is dedicated to creating a partnership in addressing the issues which brought you initially to seek therapy. I will assist in defining, establishing and achieving your goals. Therapy can play a supportive role in a variety of areas. Therapy provides professional...
I developed Living Years Counseling as a private practice to address the mental and emotional health needs of older adults and adult children of aging parents. The symptoms and behaviors vary widely, but are often consistent with anxiety, depression, grief or difficulty adjusting to changes of aging....
In working with children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years, I have viewed therapy as a supportive and safe place to explore one's unique experiences, goals and potential. I will respect your experiences and insight, while adding thoughtful and creative strategies to support you in your goals. The quote "With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts", (Eleanor Roosevelt) reflects...
If you are feeling "stuck", anxious, stressed, depressed, alone or some combination of these, my goal is to assist you in finding more peace and balance in your life. I have over 10 years’ experience working in child welfare, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities and private practice. I provide treatment to individuals, couples and families who are dealing with challenges that...
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** We all have a story that makes us unique and tells of the challenges, achievements, and lessons learned through our life journey. My story begins with the discovery that I have the ability to understand people who feel misunderstood. I would like the opportunity to hear where your journey has taken you and guide you towards a direction of greater happiness and meanin...
Have you been feeling tense or stressed out? Perhaps you feel upset about current life challenges, are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern-day parenting or family life, or are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career or life in general. I provide individual therapy to adults, young adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting problems,...
Anyone can become stuck or overwhelmed with life's demands. My warm, kind approach combines compassion and encouragement to move forward. For over 20 years, I've worked passionately to support women & men in their desire for growth, health, healing, and fine tuning their resilience. In a non-judgmental, collaborative, therapeutic environment, I both encourage and challenge my clients. Building ...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy in a non-judgmental, confidential, and empowering environment. I can provide either short term or long term therapy to help you gain healthy coping skills to deal with stress, life transitions, past traumas, relationship issues, health issues, anxiety, and depression. Therapy can be a powerful tool to address and explore issues, reduce sympt...
NOTE: NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I believe that getting to the root of the problem--not just managing symptoms-- is key to transformation. I enjoy being part of the healing process; empowering people to discover their own capacity for growth and change. I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members o...
The greatest help in overcoming our challenges is having someone there for us to listen and guide us in our time of need. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, my passion is to work together with clients to help them cope with difficult emotions and life circumstances in a more positive way. I specialize in counseling adults, teens, couples, & families who are...
You’re probably here because you want to feel better in one way or another. Perhaps you’ve lost interest in things you used to enjoy. Maybe you’re feeling anxious about your current situation and/or the future. Or maybe your job is too stressful and you’re slowly feeling burned out. Rest assured that many people with similar experiences have transformed their lives through therapy. You don’t ha...
