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
Seeking help as you cope with life's difficult circumstances is hard, and it is my honor and privilege to work with you as your therapist. My role in your wellness journey is to provide guidance and support as you learn healthy, effective coping mechanisms to deal with both acute and chronic stressors in your life. I am a bilingual (Spanish) practitioner with experience working with a diverse...
Do you struggle with trusting others or with feelings of not being "enough"? Have you experienced trauma or difficult relationships? Have you ever used substances to numb stress or to distract? Sometimes your brain is your worst enemy. You question your worthiness and your lovability. There is pain from your past that has led you to build up walls to protect yourself from being hurt again. But...
Stress, grief and trauma can have a significant impact on our relationships and overall wellbeing. However, with the right support and space to process we can find hope and healing. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced grief due to a natural loss or the result of a traumatic event. This may include the death of a loved one from illness, miscarriage, stillbirth, accident,...
Families ETC is a community counseling center, located on the Northwest Nazarene University Campus, that offers affordable counseling services for children and adults. We offer individual, couple, family, and small group counseling. We also provide parenting classes and relationship seminars on a rotating basis. Our mission is to provide high-quality counseling services to under-insured and...
With 12+ years in the counseling profession, I have provided therapeutic services to a number of clients of all ages with issues ranging from peer conflicts in school, to domestic violence in the home. I enjoy working with clients of all demographics to assist in helping them find their strengths and focus on a positive future. I enjoy working with clients through life's transitions and hardshi...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with mental health experience in outpatient and in-home settings. I provide individual, family, and group therapy addressing problems related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, impulsivity, anger management, and interpersonal conflict. I engage the clients from a person-centered perspective, embodying empathy and nonjudgment. I incorporate evidence-based...
Stressed, overwhelmed, and restless minds are welcome here. Have you found yourself beginning to detach from life and relationships; unable to trust those around you, forgive those who hurt you or be your authentic self? Maybe you're tired of people telling you that you're "over analyzing things" or "being too hard on yourself", too sensitive or (gasp!) too spiritual! Meanwhile, you're constant...
Life can be overwhelming at times. No one is immune to struggles and hardship. The pain of these struggles can cause an imbalance in our lives and leave us feeling anxious, fearful and sometimes "stuck" . There is no shame in asking for help. It takes courage to change. I am here to help. Throughout my life working in helping professions I have developed a passion for those who have survived ea...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and DEEP provider. I believe, because all people are created in the image of God and each possess a unique body, mind, and spirit, it is essential that each of these aspects of their humanity be weighed equally. I respect my clients choices to address whichever aspect(s) of themselves they wish to work on in...
Overwhelmed. Stressed. Exhausted. Stuck. Waking up in the morning feels like just another day to get through. You feel pressured to be hardworking, likable and selfless: perfect. As women we are expected to push ahead in our career, have perfect relationships, meet all the demands of our family and spend time with others. It can feel as though there is always something we should be doing or som...
If your child is suffering from anxiety it is scary and exhausting. You may find yourself worrying about their future while also just trying to just survive the day and the week. You might have been hoping they would grow out of it, it would be something of a phase, but you see their lives growing smaller. You want them to be happy, to play and be free. You want the other members of your family...
I am a psychotherapist working with adults and couples, ages 21 and older. I have a broad range of training which allows me to work with a diversified clientele. I utilize a client-centered approach in assessing the presented issues and in developing an appropriate treatment plan. My goal is to work with the client in understanding their needs and providing the best treatment approach for them....
As social creatures sometimes we need an unbiased, objective perspective to help guide through rough spots and improve overall well-being. Connecting with a qualified mental health professional can help us re-center and work through current challenges. In a private and supportive environment, we work closely with clients to enhance functioning and well-being. Using a strengths-based approach, w...
Maybe you're suffering deeply with something that's been with you since you were a child or difficulties that have come up just recently. Perhaps you're not sure what's wrong, but things just don't seem quite right in your life. Considering psychotherapy is brave and a sign of your potential to heal and grow. I work in partnership with my clients to help them explore what's going on in their...
Making the decision to contact a therapist can be difficult and my goal is to make the process as welcoming as possible in a comfortable and calm office setting. I see my role as helping you feel better in the areas of your life that bring you anxiety and emotional pain. Whether that is from relationship difficulties, trauma, loss or stressful situations, my great passion is to work with each...
