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
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...
No matter how young or old, dealing with life's challenges, big or small, can be difficult to do on our own. We all possess the ability to become resilient so that we not only bounce back from challenges, but grow in the process. Whether you are struggling with a significant life event, past trauma, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, substance abuse, or are just seeking chang...
**AS OF 10/30/20, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Every family has problems. Communication breaks down, hurt feelings and negative behaviors increase, and we start to fear that our precious family is going off the rails. It can be scary. It can be painful. With a little effort and openness, it can get better. From a clinical perspective, the fact that you are researching therapists right now i...
I greatly enjoy working with anyone age 16 and up of any sex or sexual orientation. My first priority is presenting a warm reception to individual issues and providing a validating presence. I understand individual goals vary from person to person and sometimes finding your individual goals can be difficult. This is something I will absolutely help you to explore throughout the therapeutic...
I use evidence-based, cognitive behavioral treatments to help people recover from post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to understand the obstacles that are preventing you from living the life you want. We will work together to develop a treatment plan and engage in the steps that will lead to a fulfilling life. Our primary go...
