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
Many of us who look like we’re doing fine on the outside secretly struggle with a deep, internal fear that we are not “enough.” Many of us also know the pain of feeling marginalized in various ways. Perhaps we are exhausted managing these difficult thoughts and feelings each day. We are further worn down when others don’t recognize the harm that structural oppression causes us. While we are...
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My ideal client is struggling with performance-related issues. Whether that be a lack of confidence or motivation, negative self-talk, an inability to focus during performance, or unable to handle pressure situations. The use of self-reflection and and psychological skills interventions can help put yourself in the best position to succeed in any performance. Whether athletics, academics, work,...
I believe that meaningful work happens when there is a foundation of safety and trust and with these, health can be restored. I will work with you to find your strengths and natural supports and move you to a place of peace and contentment. I hope to provide a collaborative and comfortable space for you to explore and discover your own truth and what will work for you to solve/manage your daily...
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( English | español ) Are you feeling down or just not yourself? Are you overwhelmed or burdened by stress at home, work, or school? Whether you are challenged by life's transitions, relational concerns, grief/loss, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help! Everyone's experience is unique, and I work together with each client to process their current challenges and achieve the changes that the...
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Welcome. My name is Deb and I help people create hopeful outcomes. Whether your difficulties are in the home, school, workplace or startup, I can help you see situations in new ways to generate positive results. I am passionate about helping people tap into their creativity, humanity and humor to identify strategies to achieve inner peace, strengthen relationships and solve problems. Many of my...
