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
Are you a strong, independent woman who feels stuck, dissatisfied, or unhappy in your life? Are you facing a women's health issue? Are you coping with a transition related to the end of a relationship, a shift in your career, a sudden or unexpected loss, or a quarter or mid-life crisis? If the answer to any of these question is "YES" then I can help! In my 10 years of practice, I have found a t...
My role as a therapist is to provide a safe space where we can develop a deep and trusting relationship to navigate challenging times and facilitate healing. Most people begin this work due to suffering brought on by difficult emotions, troublesome relationships, overwhelming experiences or loss of a loved one. I aim to clearly understand and personalize our work to meet your unique situation a...
Are you ready to come out but aren't sure if you will be accepted? Have you already come out to family or friends but are not getting the acceptance that you desire? I understand that coming out can be difficult and does not happen all at once. Has a friend or family member recently come out and you need help to process what this means? Whether you identify within the LGBTQ+ community or you ar...
I have seen the pain and dysfunction caused by mental health and behavioral issues. Not only do these issues affect the client directly, but everyone in their lives. My greatest satisfaction comes from helping these individuals understand the cause of their behaviors so that they can move past them. My ideal client genuinely wants to change the way they think and behave. They feel helpless and...
Do love and relationships always seem complicated? Are you unsure of why your relationships don't succeed? Feeling held back from fulfilling your potential with a significant other? I provide a welcoming and safe environment for you to talk openly about the difficulties you experience trying to find, create, and build meaningful relationships, and explore how to overcome the hurdles keeping you...
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002. We don't have all the...
Are you finding it difficult to manage your thoughts and feelings? Is chronic anxiety keeping you from living the life you want to live? Do these things lead to unhealthy choices and behavior patterns you want to change and don't know how? You can learn to manage thoughts and feelings effectively and make choices consistent with your personal values. The good news is you are already aware that...
Dr. Willems is a licensed clinical psychologist, originally from Central Wisconsin. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Services through UW-Stevens Point. He completed his Master's Degree and Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas Clinical Psychology Training Program (APA Accredited), following a scientist-practitioner training model. He also completed an...
The healthiest relationship you should have is with yourself, then those closest to you, and others you come into contact with. Everyone has experiences that influence their lives: 1) Life obstacles, 2) Negative experiences, 3) Unhealthy or Failed relationships, 4) Loss of a loved one, 5) Trauma, 6) Life stressors, 7) Or just trying to figure out what you want to do in life - Anxiety, Depressio...
I am a LCSW whose approach creates compassionate "safe zones" in which clients resolve psychosocial/intimacy challenges and improve life satisfaction/relationships. My work is informed by specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients find new thinking patterns and build positive coping skills. I have also completed Sex Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive training and experience with trauma, child/adolescent behavior disorders, school/social difficulties, parenting/relationship stress, and anxiety/depression. I received my masters from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2006, where I also studied the...
Feeling tired, stressed out, under pressure, and/or anxious? Your inner power to change is the key to unlocking the doors that hold you back. Everyone has a purpose in life. Sometimes, things happen to us that distract and shut us down from that which we enjoy and find pleasure in. Life has its moments where we need to slow down, address the pain, disappointment, and the loss. Are you ready to...
I believe that each person comes to therapy with a unique perspective and set of strengths; and that it is through a combination of tapping into these innate strengths and learning new skills that you can begin to live your best life. As a therapist, I believe my role is to provide you with a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to process life's challenges, to support you in exploring and...
As a therapist my goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your story and ultimately access the ability to understand and manifest change in your life. I view my role as a privilege and wholeheartedly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one that you need to be comfortable with. I spent a number of years working in non-profits before I made the choice to become ...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I am here to provide a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults. I have over ten years of experience working in the field especially with children and adolescents with a variety of behavioral and mental health issues. I believe that each client is unique & have inherent strengths that can be built on. I tailor my interventions & approaches...
