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
Helping individuals and couples learn skills that result in useful thinking, mindful living and healthy relationships is deeply satisfying to me. I enjoy working with couples who are either preparing for marriage, strengthening their connection or hoping to restore trust and wholeness. I also work well with individuals who recognize a need for change and are willing to try new ways of thinking ...
Through River Rise, LLC, I offer supportive therapy to aide in the increase of problem-solving skills, communication skills, coping strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the strengthening of interpersonal relationships. Fostering a positive therapeutic relationship with each client is the foundation of treatment. I strive to work alongside my clients while working towards resolutions ...
As a former wilderness guide, and current Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to helping people take the difficult steps necessary to achieve meaningful change in their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of mental and chemical health challenges. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, navigating personal/professional changes, and...
I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths, in order to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a clinical therapist and a yoga teacher, I am passionate in maintaining awareness of the MindBody connection. My goal is to provide a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported....
Were/are you a first responder? Feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety that catches you off-guard? Nightmares? Depressed? Hopeless? Finding it hard to return to "normal"? Adrenaline won't calm down? Had as much as you can take? Want some help? Please call me. So many challenges these past several months. All kinds of issues pop-up. I have helped many clients over the past 37+ years with these and can hel...
My approach to counseling is very interactive and individualized. I like to provide an environment full of creativity, flexibility and humor during the counseling process. Challenging your self-perception, understanding your emotions, and changing your unhelpful behaviors requires tough work, but you won't be doing it alone. Together we will explore the patterns in your life that are keeping yo...
I am a holistic therapist and clinical supervisor who focuses upon body, mind, and spirit. My ideal client is ready to face their difficulties in an open and honest manner through individual growth and healing. I am a generalist. The populations I serve include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and my specialty is families wanting guidance in making changes to experience their...
I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is the foundation for healing. Therefore, choosing a therapist who is the best fit for you is extremely important. I have been fortunate to work with many individuals and couples over the past 20 years. My clients have presented with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety. I have also assist...
I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of issues and illnesses. Whether your goal is to change something in your life, feel less depressed or anxious, increase motivation, decrease stress, or improve your relationships, therapy can help. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, goal-oriented, and individualized. We will work together to develop strategies that will help you...
*No current availability* As your therapist, I am committed to working with you to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment in which to explore your challenges, and highlight your strengths. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addiction, life transition stressors. Additionally, I practice from a sex-positive framework and I am affirming of LGBTQ identities and...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I work with individuals struggling with a variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, and more. In other words, life etcetera. I am open to clients of all ages, cultures, religions, and sexual orientations. Though I mainly practice in-person, I am also equipped to provide telehealth services online, so eve...
Addressing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be scary and overwhelming. Not knowing what to expect can keep a lot of people from taking the first steps of reaching out. Once you do reach out, we will begin with an assessment to come to a conclusion as to what we are going to face together. From there we will create a treatment plan and set goals for your unique needs. Then we will meet...
I believe that each of us has an inner wisdom that can guide us through life's most difficult challenges. At times our inner voice is strong and clear, whereas at other times it is faint and obscure. Psychotherapy can help us discover and clarify who we are, what we need, the direction we want to go and the form we want our lives to take. I assist my clients in clarifying their thoughts, feelin...
Life throws us curve balls that seems hard to recover, but when you have someone and somewhere to support and guide you through, those curve balls turn into steps toward healing, a new journey and thus, a new outcome. I help clients work through life difficulties and changes and help you achieve what's important to you. I understand the significance of providing quality service and meeting the...
The individuals I work with may be struggling with mental health symptoms, substance use, or trauma and need support in developing strategies that will help them navigate through life more effectively. They want things to change (most of the time) and often need an ally to help them explore alternative ways of coping. I work with individuals to develop skills to reach their goals by utilizing a...
