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
We are often faced with all kinds of problems: our children may be out of control, failing in school or having difficulty getting organized and focused; we may be arguing a lot with our spouse or our kids; our workplace may be a very uncomfortable place to be. Technology use may be a stressor in our families. We may feel stress, anxiety or depression. We may "escape" from our problems briefly b...
My approach focuses on personal insight and growth through trust. Using the strengths you already have, we will work to help you face your challenges with confidence. I am experienced in working with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety in its many flavors and forms. Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, social anxiety, performance anxiety, generalized anxiety and panic are my...
At some point in our lives, we all encounter an obstacle--professionally and/or personally--that feels insurmountable. Either we have set ourselves on a trajectory that is not congruous with our core values, or we have lost the steam to persevere. My psychotherapy services will help determined individuals to practice their skills of insight and problem-solving to overcome even the most harrowin...
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC Supervisor. I work with individual adults, families, and children. My practice is a trauma informed, open, inclusive, and positive place. I am trained in, and regularly use, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with clients for a variety of issues including trauma, depression, addiction and anxie...
I am passionate about marriage and the family, and I believe that healthy and whole individuals make up the best families. Whether you see something seriously wrong in your life, believe your marriage could use a little fine tuning, or are worried about your adolescent slipping away, please understand that I would love to work with you on these challenges. I am thankful for those with whom I wo...
I've worked in County mental health since 1999, in acute psychiatric care since 2004, first at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena and since 2014 at Adventist Health Glendale. This work has included treating patients with mood disorders, psychosis, active suicidality and chemical dependency to name a few. I spent the 5 years previous to my hospital work in community mental health, serving homeless...
* Accepting new clients for tele-counseling! JSF Professional Counseling Services is a professional group of Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Associate Counselors, that provide outpatient counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and their families. We are honored to be the practitioner group to provide you with the support to sustain and positively impact necessary...
Welcome! Most people you know would think you have your life together, you have a great marriage/relationship, a great job, happy children. Deep down, you know something is missing. Maybe you don't know when it began or how it happened. You feel in many ways lost as an individual, lost in your relationship, lost at work. Do you often find yourself feeling alone, anxious, resentful or...
I practice cognitive behavioral therapy and schema therapy to help patients break free of repetitive patterns and lead more fulfilling lives. Specifically, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive related disorders, and trauma related disorders. I teach and supervise at Weill Cornell Medical College and have been involved in various treatment outcome...
Thank you for visiting. Are you willing to work in a non-judgmental environment where you are free from biases? Are you ready to explore the challenging thoughts that are troubling you and bringing anxiety and fear into your life? As a knowledgeable and caring therapist, I can help you work through your life challenging issues. Everyone deserves to have an empathetic listener that affords trust...
My goal, as a therapist, is to help clients navigate life's challenges and transitions. The tapestries of interpersonal relationships, grief, trauma, and recovery from addictions are woven with accepting ourselves, others, and change. During turbulent times, individuals often do not have the "words" to describe their thoughts and feelings. For these reasons, I use an integrated experiential &...
Often times pain and conflict notifies us that change is necessary. It is possible to overcome obstacles that create discomfort and find more peace in your life. I provide a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment where you can build insight, and develop tools and strategies for positive change. It takes a lot of courage to move forward in healing, so I would be humbled and honored to ta...
It is my privilege to have been working with couples, families, and individuals for over 25 years. My work emphasizes helping my clients find more authentic meaning and purpose in their lives, fully developing their potential, and assisting them in establishing lasting solutions. I have extensive experience treating common couple's and family issues such as communication, parenting,...
**Not accepting new clients at this time.** Are you "not yourself" lately? Are you finding that you are turning outside yourself to help you feel better? Have you lost someone or something important to you? Has something traumatic happened? Sometimes people just need a professional to talk with because they do not want to burden family or friends with their troubles. Psychotherapy is an active...
