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
Most of my clients are looking for effective strategy to navigate through crisis, relationship concerns, deal with depression, anxiety or other emotional states. Many clients see me for a brief period and others return periodically as they implement changes or encounter new concerns. I help clients maneuver through life transitions, parenting challenges, and exploring their potential as well as...
My role is to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals, couples and families to heal. I am a life-span therapist serving children, adults and couples of all ages coping with loss, depression, substance use, violence, anxiety and trauma serving patients in Idaho. I am Certified Thanatologist specializing in death, dying and bereavement). I have completed certifications in EMDR, Disruptiv...
I believe in creating a non-judgmental space where clients can explore behaviors and patterns of thinking that are causing distress. Understanding ourselves and our behaviors is important to understanding our world and how we desire to move through it. Carl Sagan says, "We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is tru...
Therapy is all about the healing and growth translated through the relationships between the patient and the therapist. When I founded Peace River Psychology Center in 2000, I devised that the center's motto should be "a health spa for the mind" and I like to take a holistic approach to mental health. I am a licensed clinical psychologist treating children, adolescents and adults. My specialty ...
As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on repairing bonds, strengthening connections and working through betrayals, gridlocked communication and emotional distance by employing interventions based on 40 years of empirical research by Dr. John Gottman. I also love working with couples who would like to build strong skills before their relationship...
I have over 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families struggling with issues related to trauma, substance use, and mental health problems. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University with a background in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am the owner of Thi...
I am a hypnotherapist with 19 years of experience in mental health counseling and 9 years of experience as a hypnotherapist. I was the grief and trauma specialist at a well known substance abuse treatment center for the last 6 years. I use hypnotherapy techniques of regression, trauma reversal and inner wisdom integration to treat trauma, grief and anxiety. I have additional trainings with Dr....
The spiritual journey has to be at the heart of our human existence and experience. Why are you here? What is driving you to seek a different approach or answer to concerns or difficulties in your own life? What is your story? Explore the patterns and energies that drive your life. I want to invite you on a journey of self discovery. Find answers to difficult circumstances and challenges in a s...
Have you ever experienced something that was severely distressing or life-threatening? Those experiences are what we call Trauma, which comes from the Greek word for "wound". Trauma ultimately causes problems in your relationships, work, school, and self-esteem. You no longer feel like you can trust yourself or the world around you. This can be helped though. I use a combination of Brief therap...
Mike Jenkins, MA, Certified Life Coach's ideal clients are men or women that want to challenge themselves and/or their relationships to move to the next step. Identify the obstacles that have held them back, develop their goals and future visions of themselves and their relationships and design a unique plan to achieve this. Change can be uncomfortable or even scary, so you need to have someone...
Welcome!! Thank you for visiting my profile. Relationships are built on trust and I work to earn yours by providing warm, genuine and knowledgeable support in a safe, accepting space, so you feel comfortable exploring your feelings and goals. I truly enjoy supporting couples and families working to strengthen connection, improve intimacy, deepen understanding and enhance overall relationship...
Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and...
As a Child & Adolescent Therapist with over 10 years of experience, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of children and teens experiencing a wide variety of emotional and behavioral health challenges. I am also passionate in my work providing support and training to parents. Perhaps your child is struggling at home, at school or socially. Perhaps your teenager is experiencing stron...
I am only Video/tele conferencing during COVID-19. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor my belief is that each client has within them the ability for positive change and healthy functioning. I consider it a privilege to hear clients' stories and strive to create a safe and collaborative environment in which we can explore strengths and challenges. I offer strength-based treatment for adults,...
*****I am NOT currently accepting new clients***** I am a seasoned therapist whom is capable of providing you with a full assessment of your needs, and the development of a treatment plan to address them. The therapeutic relationship is important to help you to achieve your goals and I’m flexible in my style allowing for you to feel comfortable. I use a relational-psychodynamic approach to...
