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
You have found your way to my profile because you are seeking relief. Relief from body dissatisfaction and chronic dieting, anxiety, past distressing experiences, or from feeling lost in life and unsure of what you want and who you are. On the outside your life may appear totally put together, but deep down you are hurting and hoping there is a way to feel more deeply connected to yourself and...
My primary goal is to help my clients lead happy, meaningful lives. If you have been feeling depressed, anxious or dealing with situations that are particularly difficult or that feel overwhelming to you, therapy may help you. I work with Individuals and Couples and have experience helping adults from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of different sexual orientations. I will wo...
If you find yourself up at night worrying about your future, regretting your past, or having trouble controlling your thoughts and emotions, I get it. It is not uncommon for individuals who are experiencing major life changes to feel uncertain about the future, or have anxiety about all of the anxiety they are experiencing, which ends up creating even more anxiety!!! Maybe you are struggling at...
LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive counselor that provides a safe space to explore personal goals. I believe that we are made of many parts and that our overall wellness cannot exist without mental clarity. I value therapy for my own personal self, and as a result, I value and cherish the opportunity to be a part of someone else's therapy journey. Everyone is different so I approach...
Are you frustrated and discouraged with the quality of your relationships with others? Do you wish that there were a manual or rule book that came with the people you love? Relationships are the most cherished and yet confounding things that we as humans long to have, and we get very little guidance about how to make and maintain them. Whether you are in a relationship with a friend, lover,...
The focus of my career is helping people overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and grief. Everyone has internal resources that can be strengthened and utilized to further one's goals. Habits of mind and body can interfere with reaching one's personal potential. I enjoy helping clients develop new connections within themselves and with others. Based on your...
March 2020: In response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and resulting quarantine precautions, I can offer you a safe HIPAA compliant platform from which you will be seen, heard and supported. During this unique moment, we are all being called upon to practice cultivating resilience. We are all learning to tolerate uncertainty. And we are having to adapt, day-by-day, while we try to protect...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with over 20 years experience. By integrating traditional talk therapy with art psychotherapy, I offer a unique treatment approach for adults, children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience working with trauma, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce and...
**Fastest responses are through Email inquiries** Everyone possesses the ability to grow and recover from difficult life experiences. I will provide a safe and grounding space to work through stressful and/or traumatic life challenges. Posttraumatic Growth is an ongoing process. Let’s jump start that journey and find inner strength to challenge your negative self talk, build self worth, and...
My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in...
Counseling focused on helping you live your best life...Are you tired and stressed? Maybe you're worried a lot about anything and everything, feeling overwhelmed? Life is constantly changing and you can't keep up. You are snapping at people, distracted, and struggling. You wonder what's going on in your head. You’re trying to move forward but you can't. Maybe your family is in constant conflict...
Life is full of ups and downs - the first step in getting help is reaching out and I like to work with those who are open and willing to make the necessary changes for optimal happiness. I have experience with many different kinds of people struggling with their mental health issues - in particular those with addiction issues, mood disorders (including perinatal), psychotic disorders, and more....
Are you ready to start making changes to improve your life? Would you like to learn ways to cope more effectively with your life's challenges? Is it time to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body? Have you decided that you no longer like the way you feel? Do you want to improve your mood and increase your motivation? Are you tried of endless weight loss and gain cycles? Are you...
Things are rarely as bad as they seem when you're anxious, depressed, or when you find yourself in adverse circumstances. Often, a change of perspective can dramatically improve your outlook, increase motivation, curb excessive guilt and build healthy self-regard. By examining negative feelings, behaviors and habits of thought, you can develop insights that bring relief and improve all aspects ...
Life can be tough sometimes, and it's important to adapt and overcome in these moments. Whether it's a stressful new development in your life or an ongoing problem that just won't go away, it is always worth taking the time to try and make things better. As a clinical therapist, my goal is to help people work towards finding peace, happiness, and success in all their ventures in life. Often tim...
