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
If you're tired of traditional approaches that aren't getting you anywhere, you're in the right place. I'll be the first to admit, I've had more than my fair share of "issues" that I continue to work on each and every day. Every one of my clients knows that I'm my #1 guinea pig and I only teach from experience. I spent the better part of the last 15 years discovering what was keeping me stuck, ...
Are you struggling to manage your anxiety? Do you sometimes feel sad for no reason or hopeless about your future? Are you going through a stressful time in your life and need extra support? You’ve already taken a step in the right direction by looking for counselors. We all face times where we need someone to listen and provide us with genuine feedback. I would love to meet you and help you wor...
**Immediate Openings** Each of us is on a journey and there will be times where we feel lost, alone, overwhelmed or inadequate. We believe the key to moving past difficulties in your life involves developing greater awareness, understanding, and self-compassion in a safe and affirming space. We will explore what is holding you back, develop skills so you can change unhealthy patterns while gent...
Stressors, significant life events, and changes can create difficult feelings that can prove to be overwhelming to navigate on one’s own. Therapy can become a source of guidance and empowerment in order to feel more equipped to face and manage uncertain times. As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I am aware of the impact of cultural influences in one’s life. In therapy, I provide tools and...
Feeling the collective anxiety around coronavirus and needing to talk to someone--NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH/VIDEO SESSIONS!! Evening and weekend availability open as well. If you are feeling disconnected during this time of social distancing or quarantining, please know you are not alone. Whether you are struggling with life changes related to the pandemic or otherwise, I'd be honored to offer yo...
In all phases of life, we face constant change and unexpected circumstances. Even for those who are strongly independent and resilient, life can be overwhelming at times. Therapy can be a space to explore the parts of life that feel uncertain and unmanageable, and identify where you want to go from here. Building the foundation for growth in therapy starts by creating a safe, genuine space wher...
Through counseling, I seek to help individuals develop the skills, abilities, and beliefs to help manage, cope and work through painful feelings and emotions related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict. I utilize empirically supported and evidenced based treatment practices including; CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, and Functional Family Therapy, to help individuals reach their goals. ...
As humans we have an immense power in our ability to gain insight into our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. However, we often get so caught up in our everyday activities that we are unable to fully understand what is happening on an intrapersonal level. Psychotherapy provides the opportunity to gain this insight, and make changes based upon what we learn, using effective strategies that hav...
You are the expert of your life. I look forward to learning about you, your strengths, what you hope to accomplish, and how I can support you along your path to wellness. I look forward to you being an active participant in your therapy sessions. I think the most powerful part of therapy happens when you take what you have learned and apply those skills in your daily life outside of therapy. I...
I AM OFFERING TELETHERAPY TO THOSE WHO CANNOT GET INTO AN OFFICE FOR TREATMENT. I have also expanded hours to accommodate clients during this very difficult time. I recognize how hard it can be to make that first counseling appointment. In fact, most people try everything possible before they decide they may need help. My priority is to make sure that you feel comfortable sharing personal thing...
There are times in our lives when we may have difficulty adjusting to work, family, and life stressors. Some may have experienced a traumatic event and have difficulty coping. Others may find it challenging to manage anxiety and depression, building healthy relationships, connecting to love ones or coping with other mental health conditions. Whatever the issues maybe, there is hope for healing ...
I have seen that often times due to adverse experiences in childhood and/or adulthood we sometimes struggle in knowing how to tolerate and accept difficult feelings without shame and judgment. I am passionate about helping clients find their creative abilities and potential and incorporating it into the healing process. I utilize a relational (and eclectic) approach to understanding the self in...
Hi there! I'm Emily. I offer holistic therapy for women, teens, and Queer identifying folks who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression, or trauma. I’m part of a team that uses creative, mindful, and evidence-based modalities to help you increase wellness, while creating tangible steps towards meeting your goals. I believe that you deserve to live a life with increased self-compassion ...
Therapy should never make someone feel they are "just another client” a therapist sees in the course of the day. Are you tired of disclosing your personal details to a therapist who doesn’t have true passion for their therapy partnerships? Your relationship with your therapist can help you shift your state of mind and your skills set to create a more fulfilling life! I wholeheartedly believe we...
Welcome to my profile! I specialize in helping adults and adolescents transform their lives from ‘survive’ to THRIVE! Whether you feel stuck, discouraged or unsatisfied, it’s easy to get caught in survival mode. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel joy again, which can leave you feeling hopeless and helpless. Perhaps it’s depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship challenges holding y...
