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
Valuing the therapeutic relationship as primary, I enjoy working with clients at deep structural levels to promote insight into, and integration of their inter/intrapersonal relationship dynamics. This is a process that has, at its core, the goal of engendering ever more conscious, authentic and compassionate ways of relating to the self, others and the world in ways that facilitate genuine...
Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Do the everyday challenges of life leave you feeling unbalanced or ungrounded? Are you struggling to carry out your daily routine? Then perhaps, it is time to seek help from a professional. I can help you to be better at managing these difficulties by learning more about yourself as well as teaching you strategies to help you cope with stress,...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Chemical Dependency Professional in Spokane, WA specializing in working with individuals, couples and families. I work with many diagnoses, including co-occurring. My emphasis includes Psychotherapy and Addiction Psychology, using an eclectic approach drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (M...
Are you a young professional seeking help? Are you struggling with anxiety, identity, sex, or relationship concerns? Do you feel stuck and want to be more in control of your life and mental health? No one teaches you how to navigate life's ups and downs. It can make adjusting to change difficult and relationships stressful. As a millennial myself, I am passionate about working with young adults...
While therapy can be challenging to face, I try to make the process as easy as possible, hopefully even enjoyable. I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples who are curious about themselves, introspective/reflective and interested in personal growth and identity development. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of experience working with...
**Currently not accepting new Clients**. Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you...
As a clinician, it is important for me to meet a client where they are by utilizing their strengths, and helping them reach their full potential. My goal is to foster a safe space that is free to open expression, exploration, and healing. We will work together to decrease the distress caused by negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, and move toward growth and change. I provide...
I am a licensed psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Amherst. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are feeling overwhelmed and troubled by symptoms such as anxiety or depression, or having difficulty with relationships. My therapy is collaborative and strength-based. I use the best practices emerging from current research and theory. I...
****CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** If you are feeling unsure about who you are and the direction your life is going; are experiencing a major life change or you are struggling with addiction, alcohol or substance abuse; do you have anxiety or depression; or some other dis-ease within? If so...therapy provides an opportunity for you to explore who you are, gain a new perspective, develo...
Welcome! Therapy is for everyone. At some point in their life, most people find themselves in need of a little extra support…someone to listen without judgement, a space to process, and a non-judgmental relationship that can help them find their own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help create a warm, inviting environment where my clients feel comfortable and welcomed. My style is genuine ...
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are...
Life is different now. Amid the uncertainty, it possible that you’re feeling anxious, depressed or shut down. Whether you're adjusting to a life transition or have experienced loss, trauma, illness or caring for someone who is, having support may be helpful. Regardless of your circumstances, I'll work collaboratively with you to access what already exists within you! While the journey toward...
Tell me more about you, and how I can help. My clients like that I listen and am interested in their lives. I am highly professional and work hard to meet my clients needs. My clients appreciate my honesty and genuine attitude. Before anything else, I believe we are all "simply human" with all that entails. I am a doctor but not one with the intention to "fix" people. My approach is to provide ...
In my practice, I see people with a variety of concerns about their relationships, careers, and other aspects of their lives. Whether you are experiencing troubling symptoms like depression or anxiety, feeling dissatisfied or held back, or having difficulty coming to terms with loss or other stressful life events, my goal would be to help you understand yourself better, feel more content, and l...
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe it is important to identify your counseling goals and issues and to tailor therapy to your needs. Then as we progress in therapy we can add new goals as they come up. I always want to be sure you are getting what you need in your therapy experience. It is very important to me that my clients feel that the therapy environment is safe and product...
