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 believe the most important factor in counseling success is the relationship between therapist and client. I want my clients to feel safe, comforted, and challenged in our work. I believe laughter is a precious tool in healing and feel each client should be met where they are at. You will often find me in my office sipping coffee with my adult clients, sculpting pieces of art with adolescents,...
People come to therapy for different reasons. Sometimes those reasons are clear and other times it is a feeling of being stuck, unhappy or empty. I will help you to better understand the underlying factors that interfere with your freedom in moving forward or with a sense of self and closeness in relationships. I will help create a space that allows you to make connections between the present a...
Are you stressed or unsatisfied and ready to make a change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Perhaps feeling lost and overwhelmed after having a baby? If so, I can help! I specialize in anxiety, depression, perinatal mood/ anxiety disorders, and relational issues. I believe good therapy should be collaborative, and your relationship with your therapist is key. This is YOUR...
I provide counseling for individuals ages 13 through adulthood who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dedicated to honoring and supporting individuals to meet the challenges of life with grace, dignity, and long term results, I strive to empower my clients to find their own unique answers so they may feel stronger to respo...
Are you finding that you just don’t have the energy you once needed to get through your day; have you noticed that you’re getting anxious about things that never bothered you previously, (maybe you've always been anxious and it's getting worse); are you feeling blue or even depressed about what’s going on in your life, maybe it's because you lost something important to you - a job, a relationsh...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry, guilt, or sadness because of relationship difficulties, life changes, and stressful circumstances. I work with kids/teens, parents and couples dealing with anxiety, sadness, infidelity, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and divorce. I also specialize in helping couples reconnect and establish a strong emotional bond that serves as an anc...
YES! I DO TELEHEALTH! You are already on a path to reclaim the vibrant person that has always been inside you. I know you are looking for the tools and knowledge to get there, and that it may seem a mountain to climb. I respect anyone taking these steps. I want to help you reclaim the strong person inside you, loving your life and writing your own possibilities. If life or mental health issues...
I provide therapy primarily for children, adolescents, and families, but I also work with young adults up to age 35. In therapy I have experience working with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-injurious behaviors and suicidality, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I conduct psychological evaluations for children as young as 3 years and up to adults 90 years old. I...
Has pornography or other compulsive sexual behaviors put your life in crisis? Has your behavior caused trauma for you or others in your life? Have you tried to stop your behavior and found that in spite of your best efforts you were unable to stop? Then I might be a great match for you. I specialize in helping men stop their destructive sexual behavior, facilitate healing for their spouse and...
Are you struggling to keep up with life's fast pace? Do you often feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or even depressed in your day to day journey? You are not alone. Life can be messy and full of transitions that can sometimes lead us astray in our journey towards peace and happiness. This can lead to difficulty in reaching personal goals, impact interpersonal relationships, and negatively...
( English | español ) Locations: Ventura and Camarillo and Oxnard and Santa Paula and Pasadena. Telehealth therapy and in-person services are available in both English and Spanish. Clinicians include Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers. Psychiatric evaluations/medication services (child-adolescent only) available in English and Spanish. Servicios ...
Seeking therapy shows your strength to face challenges and to create meaningful changes. I would be honored to be a part of your process. When we meet, we will discuss your difficulties and goals. I will hear your unique experience and learn what motivates you. From there, we will choose the therapeutic approaches which best fit you. I may draw from evidence-based practices, mindfulness...
Are you looking for change, and seeking your happier self, healthier partnership, or assistance for a child? Then I am here to help you identify problem areas, learn to effectively communicate with others, learn to set limits, and improve overall well-being. I provide a person centered approach in a supportive, welcoming, and confidential environment. I do not believe in one approach fits all...
We offer clients a nonjudgmental, tranquil, inviting and safe space to share ideas and communicate openly. Together we can explore, observe and gain a deeper understanding of you as well as your partner. Our time together should be interactive and collaborative. It is important that we build a strong therapeutic relationship that creates trust so our work together can be effective. We provide...
As a Christian Psychologist and Spiritual Director I would be a companion on your journey to personal and spiritual wholeness. If you are experiencing any of the following, it is very likely you could benefit from psychotherapy along with spiritual guidance: Feeling overwhelmed, Prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness, Problems do not seem to get better despite your efforts, Feeling very...
