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 have enormous respect for those who ask for help. When working with people I create an environment which fosters safety and comfort in a way that is respectful. My goal is to really listen and gain an understanding of you as an individual. We will work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and/or stories that get in the way of feeling happy and content or that may be inhibiting relationship...
"Mental Health" is a balance between who you are as an individual, how your body functions, and the environment that you live within. My clients are people who want to change themselves for the better, and I am always eager to help with that evolution. Whether you have specific goals, or just a general sense of "needing to talk to someone," I am here to work with people who are struggling with...
Does it feel like you've just been struggling through life lately? Maybe you often feel overwhelmed, worn out, or like you're running on empty. Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those low points just seem to go on and on. Whether this is a new feeling for you or it's an old, unwanted friend, you don't have to face it alone. If feelings of shame or worry about being a burden have kept ...
Experiences shape our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. A traumatic experience can greatly impact the way we view the ourselves, others, and the world; impacting our ability to trust, feel safe, and interact with others. By processing our perceptions of experiences we can create a more healthy sense of self and identity. Often with adults, this can be done through verbal...
I believe in meeting my clients where they are. My priority is creating a safe space where authentic and vulnerable collaboration can nurture positive change. I believe that while all individuals possess the ability to be healthy and happy, sometimes life events, obstacles or unhealthy patterns cause us to lose confidence in our ability to achieve our goals. The right support can elevate hope a...
Welcome. I'd like to let you know how I see therapy. For me it is important to provide a trusting, compassionate and understanding atmosphere so people can feel safe to explore, discover and develop basic qualities and skills necessary to grow and heal. I am a mindfulness, body-based psychotherapist who teaches the profound healing power of heartfelt awareness and how it can help people free...
Are you at an important crossroads, more than ready for a change but wanting greater clarity before making life altering decisions? Do you have recurrent, disturbing, or just intriguingly vivid dreams and wonder what they might be attempting to convey? Are you experiencing persistent physical symptoms that you know, or suspect, might have their origins in repressed emotions, chronic stress,...
Deciding to seek professional counseling can be a difficult decision. One of my favorite quotes is by Brene Brown, "Daring greatly is being brave and afraid every minute of the day at the same exact time." Courage is not the absence of fear, but stepping into that fear and moving forward despite of it. My passion is to provide a safe and compassionate environment for healing individually or...
Our work together will deepen your awareness of your self by looking beneath the surface of your pain & discomfort to unearth unconscious, un-lived aspects of your psyche. We will also draw connections between your self and others, incorporating the larger picture of your relationships, community, and cultural perspectives. You will learn ways to care for your body, thoughts & emotions that wil...
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I bring 35 years of experience helping people to heal and become fully engaged in their lives and relationships. I strive to create a safe space in which we can begin to address the aspects of yourself that you would like to grow or change. I will help you take what is overwhelming and build a capacity to better tolerate and express emotion in ways th...
Allyse Russell is an intensively trained DBT therapist providing individual treatment, family therapy, and skills training. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Georgia Southern University and her Master’s in Social Work from Kennesaw State University. Allyse also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Modern Languages with a specialization in Spanish from Georgia Southern University an...
Sally is a master at working with singles who have relationship issues (or are looking to get into a relationship). She knows how to help you figure out what you want, feel like you deserve it, and then, make it more likely that your dreams become reality. She can quickly help you identify places where you get stuck or get in your own way and work with you to make change happen fast. Sally's...
With my nursing and social work background I offer a unique understanding working with clients. Using both my counseling and medical knowledge and expertise, I teach clients how to care for themselves emotionally and physically, using their strengths and talents and let go of habits that are no longer useful for them. I work with individuals ages 14 and older and couples who are struggling thro...
Going to therapy is an important step to taking care of you. When you are feeling depressed, anxious, confused about your next step in life, or having relationship problems, talking with a therapist can help provide you with a clearer perspective of challenging situations and relationships. Finding a therapist you can relate to and feel comfortable with is really important for therapy to be...
Regardless of the circumstances, navigating our way through life can feel immobilizing and unbearable at times. We all experience difficulty in overcoming life's challenges and the deep emotions we may carry with us. It takes incredible insight and courage to even notice how it all affects you, and to seek help; I find you remarkable for doing so. I believe change occurs when one can think and...
