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
Starting therapy can be both a daunting and exciting process. My primary role is to create a safe environment where you can feel comfortable in moments of discomfort. I strongly believe the relationship between therapist and client is the primary factor to change and growth within the individual. I emphasize importance on past/current relationships, believing that we are impacted and molded by ...
I provide a client centered approach that is compassionate with a judgement free zone that empowers you to make the changes in your life that you desire. I am simply a guide and supportive entity that helps you create your new life. I have years experience providing services to individuals struggling with mental illness, addictions and transitioning from the prison system. I am very diverse and...
The stories we tell about ourselves can be complicated. Often times, how we see ourselves is based on how others see us, on societal expectations, or assumptions rooted in the past. I work with clients to help engage curiosity and exploration, detangling behaviors and feelings that get in the way of the life and relationships they desire. I believe the problems we face can actually serve as an...
***NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY - SECURE AND HIPAA COMPLIANT*** My goal is to put people in the driver's seat of their lives, to determine their own future regardless of their past, and to maximize their own potential. I use Mindfulness to help people distinguish themselves from their thoughts and feelings, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to change the way they feel by changing how they think...
More now than ever, people are struggling with meaningful connection. The anxiety is crippling, the shame is unbearable, the hurt and loss is too much. Sometimes, we logically know that everything is okay but we can’t help but still feel hopeless, lost, or out of control. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have experience and great interest in treating sex addiction, chemical...
My therapeutic style is grounded in the belief that authentic relationships are healing. I support people of various ethnic groups, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds to bring meaning to their lives, connect with their aliveness, and expand their sense of personal choice and freedom. My approach combines gestalt therapy, attachment theory and somatic experiencing. For a decade I...
Throughout my career I have worked with a wide range of people with varying presenting issues. Many of my clients need help addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition issues and relationship issues. I find it has worked best to connect with client's by building a relationship which allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your needs. Every person is unique, we will work...
Are you "doing everything you can" and still feel like something is missing? Maybe you don't love your job, or feel dissatisfied with your relationships, or quality of life. You want to make some changes, but aren't quite sure where to start. Working with someone who "gets it" can help a great deal. We will work together to identify possible blocks. In addition we will also explore ways for you...
**Virtual therapy available. In my experience as a therapist, I have had the opportunity offer help and hope to those in need. I strongly believe that the ability to heal is within each person. With this innate ability to grow, my goal is to help you delve deeper to discover and develop the tools you seek to move forward on your journey to wellness. I can offer you talk therapy as well as the u...
***Waitlist for New Clients*** You may have recently transitioned out of a major change, such as the military, retired out of a life-long career, or perhaps realizing that there are certain past issues and traumas that need to be processed in order to move forward. You realize that moving forward is often times the most important function of self-care, however you need help. I am humbled that y...
First and foremost a family man, outdoors man, and a coach at heart, and a follower of Jesus Christ. My mission is to help those, to help themselves; we are all special and worthy. My passion is to help individuals find out who they are in Christ, so they can walk confidently in who God says they are. I look forward to walking alongside those I help to bring them wholeness and healing in whatev...
Hello, when you or someone you care about is looking for a therapist it is usually a difficult time; however that is exactly when therapy can be most helpful. I primarily work with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma and stress. I am passionate about helping clients to create meaningful experiences and relationships in their lives, achieve personal goals and...
As a clinician, I am passionate about providing clients with a warm, compassionate environment, allowing them the space to be vulnerable and to connect with their inner strengths in order to help them achieve their goals. I have experience in implementing various modalities including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and...
In a world filled with so many stressors, everyone deserves a safe space to process and explore ways to feel better. Often times, it is people and situations that we encounter daily that cause us to feel sad or anxious, and having a supportive therapist to talk with can actually make life more meaningful and enjoyable. Through individual treatment, I will work with you to develop the skills nee...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Whitley helps her clients identify goals and work through a specific treatment plan focused on meeting those goals. In working with Whitley, clients will learn coping skills and strategies to understand the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At the end of therapy, you will have the ability to tackle challenges like you are your own therapist. Whitle...
