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
I enjoy navigating life’s intricacies alongside clients to help facilitate insight. I look forward to working with clients who encounter transitions, grief and loss, identity and meaning, depression, anxiety or family struggles. Throughout completing my graduate work, I have worked with adolescents, individuals, couples and families in school-based and agency settings. I enjoy working with clie...
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“Meet people where they are before you take them where they need to go.” That is my core approach to counseling and I look forward to building a collaborative relationship with you. If you are facing problems in everyday living, emotional needs, constant conflict with people, or facing more severe life experiences such as trauma, reach out so we can speak. The benefit of counseling is knowing y...
**I am not currently accepting new clients** Have you been experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Is this preventing you from living your life the way you want? Is this negatively impacting your relationships with your spouse or partner, or your family? Maybe you’re feeling stuck professionally or struggling with feeling good about yourself. You may feel so overwhelmed that you couldn’...
Welcome! You are taking an important step towards creating positive change in your life. I would love to be part of your journey! I value having a positive relationship with my clients. I believe that all people have both the innate ability and freedom of choice to create positive change in their lives. My work with you will focus on identifying what changes you want in your life or in yourself...
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Hello! I'm Jamie Jakubus MA LPC, and I'm a licensed professional counselor with a wide variety of skills to help with your psychiatric needs. I complete sessions after hours and weekends as well. I started off treating severely mentally ill individuals and have diversified myself since. Be it a simple mood disorder, or more complex issues, I have the skill-set to help you identify what your...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of training and experience treating excessive worrying, panic attacks, OCD, and social anxiety. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which has proven to be powerful and effective in the treatment of anxiety. CBT provides specific strategies to address thoughts, physical feelings, and behaviors that feed into the debilitating cycle o...
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*Immediate openings available during the week and on select Saturdays* Currently ONLY offering telehealth options for clients! Are you a child or adult who is living with anxiety or depression? Do you have learning difficulties in school? Are you an adult seeking to find common ground in your relationships. There is hope, there are solutions, you can make it through this, and I'm here to help. ...
You may be seeking counseling today for any number of reasons. Perhaps feeling withdrawn or not yourself, overwhelmed, anxious, or you're experiencing relationship/family issues. No matter the motivator, you will find validation, a listening ear, and skills to assist with overcoming your obstacles. You are the expert of your own experiences and you can expect a team member and guide with me. Th...
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