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 have twenty years of professional experience in the substance abuse field that includes diverse populations in various community settings including women's issues, homelessness, LGBTQ, domestic violence, medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health. I have worked with a variety of topics and prefer working with individuals and families specific to trauma and abuse, positive...
You're looking for help. Good for you! You found the courage to reach out, because you're tired of just surviving. Some days it's the anxiety and fear. Other days, it's the sadness and depression that grip you. You're trying so hard to manage everything: your thoughts, your relationships, your job. You want to feel calm and in control. You want to be happy. I understand, and I will meet you rig...
There is no escaping the challenges of life, which is why counseling is beneficial to every one of us. In the therapeutic environment, you are free to express your fears, pain, shame, confusion, sorrows, and joys without concerns of judgment or embarrassment. I do not presume to know you better than you know yourself, but can assist you in developing a deeper understanding of self, becoming a m...
A compassionate Counselor,I have walked in the shoes of nearly all of the clients who cross my threshold for answers. I am faith based but comfortable with those who aren't. I am positive God allowed me to experience fierce challenges on my journey to wholeness and then taught me how to overcome so I would be an empathetic, powerful therapist facilitating the healing and wholeness of others. My...
An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes ...
In our turbulent times, life sometimes is overwhelming. When we run out of solutions, therapy can help create possibilities. Let's talk and develop new skills for managing your stress. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their families. I have experience in assessing, treatment planning, crisis management, parent education, and the IEP/ 504 process in schools. I am curren...
Are you having difficulty managing your child's behavior at home? Does your child's teacher have concerns about listening skills, impulsivity, or social awkwardness? Has your child experienced a significant change in mood, appetite, or sleep patterns? Has your child experienced a major life stressor (e.g., sexual abuse, death of loved one, parental divorce) or transition (e.g., a recent move)? ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy for clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, difficulty coping after an event, and life transitions. The therapy is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) yet is individualized to help you achieve your short and long term goals. This can include: Decreasing anxiety, depression or impulsive feelings; Enhancing...
Hello and welcome! If you're reading this profile it likely means you're looking for assistance either for yourself or for someone else. Finding a therapist that's a good match can be very challenging. It can be hard to know what you're looking for in a therapist and how to go about selecting one. I offer a free consultation to assist with determining goodness of fit without commitment. The...
With concrete skills, acceptance, growth and meaning can begin to heal the past. By understanding the painful narratives we sometimes unconsciously reinforce, we can start to let go of the hurt related to addiction, depression and anxiety. My focus is to assist you in gaining a deeper awareness of the patterns and challenges that affect daily life. My speciality is to address the core beliefs t...
In the game of Go, an ancient Chinese board game, you may be completely surrounded by your opponent yet still be free if you have access to an inner liberty. Are you and your partner(s) needing some wiggle room in the gridlock? Might therapy be a place to continue to cultivate your resiliency in the face of it all? Might self care be one of many acts of critical resistance? Does your struggling...
Are you looking for a supportive and safe environment to explore personal struggles and strengthen your relationship with your partner? I can help facilitate that process and guide you on the path that you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families. I employ a client-centered, collaborative and solution focused approach to help clients...
As a sex therapist, I specialize in topics surrounding BDSM and kink, sex work, polyamory, gender identity and queer issues. Whether you're inspired to explore new aspects of your gender or sexual identity, seeking to reignite intimacy, rekindle passion, entertain untapped desires, or reconnect with your deep felt sense of self, all of you is welcome in my office. We often find ourselves longin...
Couples/Families: Close relationships can be difficult. Top issues that bring couples into counseling include: Money, In-Laws, Parenting, Housework, Sex, and Emotional Intimacy. Relational issues left untreated often cause couples to live in "quiet desperation" or all-out warfare. Couple and familial relationships don't have to be a series of endless arguments or giving up and feeling alone. Wi...
Welcome! I specialize in helping men and women in the most intimate aspect of life: at the intersection of our humanity, our sexuality, and our health. Relationships, sex and health are rarely about what they seem, but always about the full spectrum of challenges that life throws at us. I'm here to help you meet those challenges. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves stuck in...
