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.
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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 would be hard to argue that our lives haven't become a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are: a stay at home mom, a working professional trying to balance a family life, a single parent, a divorced parent struggling with custody issues, or part of a traditional family trying to raise your kids in this increasingly complex world, I have extensive experience in these...
I believe my job as a therapist is to help individuals, parents or couples find "their owner's manual". My work must be diagnostic and strategic through a comprehensive understanding of the person, their situation and settings. I have a wide background as a therapist from settings in several different clinics that provides a layering of understanding. i.e. education, addiction, trauma, family...
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family...
Congratulations on taking the first step to get counseling! This is often the hardest step which may be filled with mixed emotions. I encourage you to approach counseling as a journey through self-awareness and self-fulfillment. With over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field, I have helped numerous individuals, couples and families struggling to cope with a range of issues,...
My goal is to offer clients a safe, non-judgmental and interactive space to work through personal issues, problems and dilemmas of life. I believe there are times to look outside our usual supports and find a consistent and supportive place to develop balance in our lives. Therapy is an opportunity for growth; to feel less stuck and less overwhelmed. I will collaborate with you to identify goal...
Are you, or a loved one, struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or a difficult and painful past? Understanding painful feelings can be difficult and making meaningful connections as to how, and why these developed can help alleviate symptoms & lead to change. You may be looking for therapy because there is an issue you hope to change, like low self-esteem, or a behavior patte...
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to feel better and want to live a better life. I have a wide range of office hours so I can accommodate most clients' schedules. Give me a call anytime! My specialty is working with people who experience anxiety and depressive symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy and family systems therapy are other treatments that I have become proficient in over the...
Imagine facing the world with a sense of confidence and peace instead of fear or shame. Imagine looking at your partner and being filled with feelings of love, gratitude, and excitement. Imagine waking up to feel freed from your past and free to live your future! During periods of struggle, we can feel isolated and directionless in our experience and not where to turn or what to do. As a human,...
Do you feel stuck in your life, or always in your head and unable to sleep at night? Do you wish for deeper more satisfying relationships?You are in the right place. I have had success helping people with similar issues. I help them by giving them tools to help them repair and deepening their important relationships as well learn to protect their emotions to prevent further suffering. I am a...
I am a fully licensed therapist with multiple years of experience. I am an empathetic professional who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, and parent-child concerns. My clients often come to me hurt with seemingly no way out. I have extensive training providing therapy for teens, children, and adults. I work best with individuals and teens who prefer a hands-on and actio...
If you are feeling stuck, grieving, going through a change and/or confused, it can help to talk with someone who is objective, yet supportive. At times, transitions bring us to a critical juncture or a cross road. Sometimes, it is a shift and at other points it is a moment of truth. Whatever the case, you are not alone and it is possible to develop a sense of effectiveness. Although outcomes va...
(Not accepting new clients) I enjoy working with a variety of people and have extensive experience assisting individuals experiencing trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disordered behaviors, and life transitions. I work with adults of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender orientations, and religions. I assist clients to explore ways stresses, traumas, and significa...
Not accepting new clients at this time. You are NOT ALONE! We all feel lonely, depressed, anxious and/or angry when our relationships get stuck in unfulfilling patterns. I've been a therapist for over 30 years, married over 30 years and raised 2 (now adult) children. I know how hard it can be to develop connected, resilient, truly joyful relationships. I also know the rewards are worth it! I ca...
My passion is helping transgender/gender diverse folks and the people that love them throughout their transition journey. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and healing trauma. I am to provide a safe and accepting place for you to share your journey and take the first steps to finding and loving yourself. Together we will explore how to navigate relationships during your journe...
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, chronic health issues such as chronic pain, women's issues, grief counseling (death, divorce), stress, anger management, work-related issues, and life transitions. I am also interested in the mind-body connection and mindfulness. Currently I only work with individuals. My therapeutic approach includes techniques from, but not limited to,...
