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 am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology. I provide therapy to children and adults experiencing difficult emotions, medical and psychological conditions, and life changes. I also conduct neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for children and adults experiencing medical and psychological conditions, including: Concussion, Traumatic brain...
Welcome to My Practice! I am a trained Prepare and Enrich Facilitator, and I have experience providing Pre-Marital counseling and support to couples from all backgrounds. I have completed my training in EMDR from the EMDR Institute, and I am currently participating in advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Beck Institute. In addition, I specialized in working with stresse...
I have the utmost respect for each person’s unique background and their willingness to explore the complexities of life. If we begin working together, expect to be heard, supported, and challenged. I have had training in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My work background includes work in the legal field,...
Is managing day-to-day life stressful and overwhelming? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what others think or how they perceive you? Stressed about speaking up when you have something to say and want to be heard? Maybe having difficulty sharing your opinions at work, letting people get to know the real you, or avoid doing things and spending time with people when you really want t...
My passion for mental health stems from the connection created with each client, and how beneficial that is when processing life’s hardest moments. I focus on individual adults and teens 15-18yo. Each session is tailored to your goals. Typical sessions begin with an exploration of family systems and values. From there, we focus on basic skills building with the intent of processing any trauma,...
Every journey starts with a single step, and I am here to help guide you through yours. I believe that self-discovery through compassionately examining patterns of behavior is the key to transformational change. I use a strengths-based lens to empower my clients to confront their current challenges and to feel confident in making different choices. At our first session, our relationship begins...
Mind Matters: Empower, Transform, Evolve. The highest form of healing is EMPOWERMENT! All people can heal themselves, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Unfortunately, most of us have not been taught how to get better or do better. It requires self-awareness, a willingness to reflect and struggle with ourselves, including un-learning, re-learning and re-wiring both, our brain and our...
“We repeat what we don’t repair.” - Christine Langley-Obaugh Isn’t this the truth? We go thru life wondering, “why do I keep doing the same thing over and over?” My goal is to help clients to feel better and to change their mindset about their issues that continue to cause challenges. This frustration is common but there has been such a negative societal stigma about seeking help and counseling...
My ideal client is anyone who’s ready for a change in their lives. An open mind and open lines of communication are the only necessary ingredients for progress. I find neuroplasticity and its vast branches of study to be endlessly fascinating. The more I understand about the interactions between the brain, behaviors, and patient environments, the better equipped I am to improve patient outcomes...
Congratulations on making the first step in becoming the best version of you!! While this may seem scary, take a deep breath, exhale, and relax. Everyone experiences moments in their lives that leave them feeling stuck. It is in these moments where a listening ear can mean the world. With 8 years of experience, I will be more than happy to be that listening ear for you. Let’s work together and...
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that who you are makes sense. Even when your emotions, behaviors, or relationships are extremely different than what you want them to be, I believe that our feelings carry wisdom, our behaviors serve a function, and our current situation becomes clear in the context of our whole story. With this stance of curiosity and acceptance, I can help you...
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to help you deal with the challenges that life throws your way. I can help by giving you the tools that you need to cope with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also help you develop skills for dealing with past or current trauma, mood disorders and self-harm behaviors, among other thin...
Sometimes we just feel “stuck.” Sometimes we know we want to grow, but we just don’t quite know how. And sometimes we feel unhappy, unsettled or uncomfortable with life, its challenges and how to find peace. I believe we all have within the strength and wisdom we need to be our best selves. I offer counseling that is down-to-earth, collaborative, funny at times, and focused on exploring who you...
Our life journey is all about the ups and downs, the unforeseeable paths that throw us off balance. Have you felt there is no hope or no end to your troubles? Have you been in pieces in your relationships due to finances, infidelity, work issues, and constant arguments? How many of us are quietly unhappy and lonely in our relationships? Why do I wake up sad and alone and cannot explain it? Thin...
