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
Empowerment to live confidently in your identities begins with a trusting relationship. My work is to guide, mentor, and support you in your process of learning and using your own strength and wisdom. I specialize in centering and affirming the experiences of people of color, including those with LGBTQ+ genders and sexualities. I understand that oppressed identities inform our lives,...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in the beautiful city of Olympia, Washington. I specialize in individual and relationship counseling with adults. I address areas of self-esteem; depression/sadness; stress/anxiety; PTSD; grief/loss (including the loss of a pet); and life transitions; as well as nurturing personal and spiritual growth. I think belief systems are the...
As a psychologist, my aim is to help children, adolescents, and young adults meet their goals and make lasting changes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist at The Center for Stress, Anxiety, and Mood. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth and adults with a range of issues including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia...
It takes courage to ask for help when going through adversity. Life situations give us opportunities to grow and heal. My goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in an environment where you feel safe and supported. The journey toward healing can be difficult and confusing. My desire is to walk with you offering strength, support and guidance. I come from a place of acceptance and...
"Many times in life we are faced with challenges that we did not expect or even see coming. We may not have the personal experience or the background to know how to handle or cope with the situation. It may involve a life change or a lot of emotional pain. We may feel that our life will never be the same. We may not know what the next move needs to be. Maybe we just need an environment where we...
I enjoy working with adults, individually or in couples. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety or depression but I also have significant experience working with more severe and complex disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar. Therapy at it's core is about relationships. I suggest to my clients that when looking for a therapist they talk to 2 or 3 different therapists, to see who they fee...
"Come talk to me" was my thought while watching a TV program in which the person's health was affected by their ability to manage stress. If you find yourself struggling to manage stress and cope with life's challenges, come talk with me. Sometimes we can find ourselves depressed or worried. I can help. Together we can figure out new ways for you to manage feelings of sadness and worry while al...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve worked with couples, families, children and adolescents, and groups. While I help my clients address the issue(s) they present when coming into therapy, I also help them learn new skills and ways of interacting with their environment that will help them resolve, and even avoid problem situations in their future. I’ve worked with a wide variety of present...
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique...
Most of my life has been devoted to professional counseling. I bring passion and dedication to my clients. I work with both adults and adolescents. I experience my greatest joy as they achieve their goals and experience healing.I use an integrative approach to therapy inspired by a variety of evidence based practices, including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution...
Many people come to me concerned that therapy cannot work for them. They feel hopeless, or discouraged, or worried that they are beyond help. In fact, some have had previous therapy experiences that have reinforced these fears. If that is your experience, don't give up hope. We will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to address your individual needs. I am an active and engaged...
I am only offering services virtually through telehealth options at this time. In our day to day lives, it can be difficult to notice when changes occur until we aren't able to do the things we used to be able to do with relative ease. Similarly, we don't always notice a shift in our mood and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. The cause for these changes can be various...
Going through the motions, afraid of showing your true self and struggling to keep up the facade...you’re tired, exhausted. This feeling in your chest and the pit of your stomach is too much to bear. You can't predict when panic will hit, feeling the physical and emotional pain all over again, and you lash out or go into hiding. Always on alert, weighed down and never feeling good enough is lik...
I have been working as a counselor since 2001. I have worked many years in the addiction field. I am also well versed in treatment of mental health concerns. My passion is to help those that are struggling in their lives and help them to live more happy and fulfilled lives. I would be happy to help you find a balanced and positive life. I have worked many years helping those that struggle with...
Are you frustrated, disengaged or anxious about life problems or school? I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach to therapy tend to be drawn to me, especially if they are working through a transition such as relocation, divorce, life change, or relationship change. That approach includes physical, psychological, social and...
