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
It is important to feel comfortable and connected with your therapist in order to work through difficult and challenging issues in your life. I believe that within that connection, healing can occur. A willingness to participate and engage in the work is important for both the client and therapist in order for progress to be made. I help individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled and are at a...
People refer to therapy as a science or practice-but I have come to view it as an art in the most exquisite form. Therapy is about expressing and emoting, and finding value in the internal and external relationships we create. My education and clinical experience has verified the depth of this "art," revealing knowledge that can be gained, healing of old scars, and magic that can ensue when...
We all have struggles, and sometimes we need someone to help guide us through the overwhelming and difficult parts of life. My training and experience will help you learn what you need to know so that you can move forward and attain the goals and changes you seek. I enjoy the special process of getting to know my clients and helping them heal while I provide therapeutic approaches tailored to e...
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a...
I am a licensed professional counselor, and board certified art therapist. I use a person-centered approach to my practice, incorporating psychotherapy and art therapy, to personalize sessions to meet my client's specific needs and goals. I believe in a therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and non-judgement. Art therapy allows for exploration of creative process which helps to...
Not taking new clients right now, but Jessica & Aubrey are at KCC! There are times life hurts, disappoints and frustrates, or goes beyond a sense of control or understanding. Sometimes redirecting and adjusting life's energies takes the assistance of a clinical professional. Personal growth, identity, and integration is a journey that is made easier with the trust and care of a professional. Th...
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals. All of our therapists offering therapy services are...
Negative events have affected each and every one of us at some point. I am committed to digging deep with you in therapy. Are you ready to: cleanse wounds so they can heal? -empower yourself? -learn to cope? -strengthen relationships? Without judgement, I will work with you in the trenches no matter the depths. The counseling relationship is unique because it is non-judgmental and confidential ...
I work with children, adolescents and adults who are primarily dealing with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Emotional health is as important as physical health. We work together to understand how to accomplish change. I work in medical and mental health settings with the belief that integrating feelings with appropriate behavior creates a more peaceful existence. I am skilled in...
Got an angry kid? I love helping those really angry kids and teens who just can't figure out how to communicate with people, who struggle to get along with other kids in school, are a little defiant, have a hard time following rules and listening to their parents, and are even angry enough to throw things or hit people. These kids have this tough hard candy shell, but on the inside they're just...
Sometimes our lives get the better of us and before we know it, we find ourselves longing to be heard, understood, and valued. The things you are going through matter. You matter. One of my favorite parts about being a counselor is that through providing a safe place for you to process your life, you can foster honesty and openness with yourself in new ways. I hope to be a relationship for you...
With nearly 20 years in the helping profession, I am honored to help create a safe place for you to come and not only feel supported but also address change and grow. It takes a great deal of courage to seek help and I can help you to find your strength to heal and meet your goals. My focus has been primarily working to empower women to find their personal strength and overcome challenges or...
I offer a variety of services and many can be offered through telemedicine. I have experience with various medical-legal evaluations, such as personal injury as an expert, fitness for duty, retirement disability, & workers' compensation. I am a psychologist and neuropsychologist Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), since 2015. I have expertise in clinical diagnosis, teaching “Adult Psychopathology...
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS AT THIS TIME. If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of unproductive thought patterns that affect your everyday functioning in emotional and/or behavioral ways then therapy can introduce you to more effective ways to live your life. Finding a therapist who is supportive, present, understanding, and skilled in guiding you towards a more satisfying and fulfilling l...
I love working closely with my clients to help them reach their goals. Whether because of depression, anxiety, trauma, or behavioral problems, I provide my clients with tools they can use in order to feel confident and to stand on their own. I have experience working with children/adolescents and their families; however, I also enjoy working with adults. I received my masters in community...
