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
Upon entering therapy, my clinical approach is tailored to meet each individual's needs. There is not a cookie cutter person, thus, there is no cookie cutter approach to therapy. I work from an eclectic approach, incorporating a multitude of therapeutic modalities to assist my clients in meeting their treatment goals. I generally incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, person...
Has your relationship left you feeling sad, lonely, confused, guilty, anxious or unsure of yourself? Are you looking to improve your self-esteem after a past relationship? Do you have difficulty expressing or asserting yourself, and want to develop new ways of communicating? If you're so exhausted from supporting or taking care of others that you find yourself neglecting your own needs, desires...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I currently hold a Masters of Education degree in Guidance & Counseling from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from East Texas Baptist University. I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults since 2006, helping them work through a variety of issues. I believe life's challenges can be tough and sometimes people...
Are you feeling depleted, worn out, anxious, depressed or not good enough? I help women of all ages learn to care for themselves as well as they care for others. I teach my clients how to identify their self-defeating beliefs, understand their origins, and transform them into compassionate self-acceptance, while learning new behaviors that facilitate deep change and growth. If you are feeling...
My clinical work is guided by the principal that clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create a collaborative, empathic space in which clients feel validated and supported in their journey towards their healing goals. My approach is client-centered and integrative, pulling strongly from trauma-informed relational, and anti-oppression frameworks. I have experience working with...
Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, indecision, or painful relationships? This stuckness and suffering hinder you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, be...
As a faith-based, licensed marriage and family therapist, and 27 years of experience, I offer a caring and relaxed setting where you can begin to get the support and guidance necessary to begin your journey back to healing broken wounds, whether in the lives of couples, families or as an individual. I work with those who struggle with family communication and interpersonal problems, depression,...
Life is active and ever changing, however, there are times when life can feel stagnant, overwhelming and/ or the direction of where to go next, is unknown. The stories that are told within our lives, to us, or those that we tell about ourselves, can trap problems which hinder progress or can get in the way of reaching potential. I can help! I offer a safe, supportive, collaborative and...
My ideal client is that person looking for a broadly experienced and seasoned clinician who is able to work closely with them within the relationships, contexts, challenges, and dreams, that they find themselves an integral part of. Whether the client is interested in an experiential, behavioral, or a combined and integrated approach, they will have an interest in exploring the possibilities...
I have a holistic philosophy about therapy which means, I believe that best results from counseling are achieved by exploring clients and how they function in their systems (family, school, work, etc.). I view counseling as a process in which the client and therapist work as a team to explore future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. My...
Therapy is a daunting experience. My approach is warm, inviting, and nonjudgmental making the process of treatment easier. Developing a solid working relationship with me is the answer. I am dedicated to my clients, believe in a collaborative relationship, and arming my clients with tools that enable them to cope successfully. My most successful clients are those who have committed themselves t...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying therap...
Do you feel stuck, stressed out, anxious or sad? Are you struggling with difficult feelings or having a relationship challenge? I can help. Life can be difficult. The good news is: your pain doesn't have to last forever. Things may feel like they'll never change, but it's never too late to heal (I've seen it countless times). Little steps lead to big changes and sometimes getting started is the...
As one seeks change in their life, it is important to do so with support and understanding. Whether you are hoping to change chronic patterns in relationships, enhance your self esteem, build greater self awareness or examine your relationship with food and your body, a strong therapeutic relationship can help attain meaningful change. I am a bilingual therapist who works with adolescents & adu...
