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
*Currently not scheduling new referrals until the 09/18 Maybe you feel like you're just going through life's motions or are tired of feeling stressed out. Maybe you're in the midst of a major life transition or dealing with chronic symptoms of anxiety and depression. Or maybe, you're finding moments of parenting overwhelming and you're looking for concrete strategies to understand and support y...
Seeking therapy or counseling is by no means anything one should be ashamed of. It just means you want professional help in handling and processing private problems, such as marriage, relationships, behavior-related, job-related, rehabilitative, life-stage, and emotionally rooted problems. Experienced in working with individuals and couples in crisis. Some areas include relationship conflict an...
Empathy for helping others grow through their life challenges has always been a priority. I respect and value you while you educate me about who you are and how you arrived at your present situation. I compassionately help you develop insight and clarity into the issues you are seeking help for. I support you in making responsible choices towards resolving your pain and/or conflict. I apply an...
*My practice is currently full (updated December 2020)* Would you like to find deeper meaning in your life? Do you seek greater clarity, more aliveness, or calmness within yourself? What do you need to feel more grounded, confident, and self-empowered? Whether you are feeling depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you do not have to experience this alone. Sometimes the best thing and the...
I believe therapy is a unique gift you can give yourself, yet finding a therapist that will make you feel like they 'get you', can be daunting and paralyzing. The first step of making a phone call and appointment might fill you with dread, fear, shame or hopelessness. For you to feel safe enough to share your struggles with me, I will have to earn your trust. As we begin our work, I will make...
Throughout life we experience difficulties that may or may not be in our control. If you have struggles with daily life functioning, unorganized thought processes, and traumatic events that have happened in your life and feel like a dog chasing his tail, I would like to help or help you find the help needed. Remember "Scars only show us where we have been, they don't have to dictate where we ar...
My therapy style is warm, interactive and collaborative and I believe that meaningful change is built on the foundation of a safe, accepting and affirming therapeutic relationship. Practicing for over 25 years, I work with adults, both individually and as couples, and with children and adolescents. I have a general psychotherapy practice, with special expertise in the evaluation and treatment o...
We each possess an innate wisdom, and we all lose our way from time to time. I help clients to find and listen to their intuition and access their own personal guidance to be happier and reach their goals. I have a warm client centered and spiritual approach. As a psychodynamic, body centered psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience my hope is to help clients find the courage and the...
Over the past 17 years I have dedicated my career to helping fundamentally good people make changes in the way they think, feel and behave. My approach is a collaborative one and, together, clients and I work diligently to identify areas of concern, efficiently conceptualize them and develop a strong plan to effectively elicit change. The keys to my style are collaboration, non-judgment, safety...
*I AM FULL AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* When messaging, please let me know your availability and insurance information. Are you wanting to further your growth? Do you struggle with lack of confidence, anxiety or depression? Would you like someone to walk alongside you, helping you on this journey? I am licensed in Oregon and California and have over 16 years of experience. It is my belief tha...
I believe we are all capable of changing our lives to feel happier more of the time. Perhaps you are struggling with a big transition, such as the death of a loved one, getting married or divorced, having a child, changing careers, or coming out. Or maybe you just feel stuck and you're not sure why. New clients often say that they are frustrated because they would like to feel happier but can't...
People have questions about therapy or selecting a therapist: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? From my perspective, therapy is a process where we can change our internal sense of self to enjoy and engage with the world more. We can alter beliefs about ourselves and world that may not work nor support us in becoming who we want to be. Therapy i...
Are you stressed, irritated, depressed? We will explore a variety of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to improve your sense of well being and contentment. As needed, we will explore how your past experiences have influenced your current situation....
If you notice that you are stuck in a negative pattern, you may feel powerless and hopeless about change. Let's work together to identify where you are stuck and what keeps you from thriving. Let's identify your strengths and leverage the gifts and talents you have to combat the struggles you continue to endure. Everyone encounters challenges in this life. Let's work together to overcome barrie...
I have over 18 years experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship problems. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there are proven ways to control overwhelming feelings. I use an eclectic approach utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Acceptance and Commitment techniques and Mindfulness therapy techniques in sessions. I have proven success with my clients. I...
