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
Have you "disappeared" in order to be in a relationship? Do you feel "selfish" considering your own needs and wants? Would you like to stand up for yourself AND still be in relationship? Is the phrase, "I matter, too," one you want to believe? If so, the time has come to create effective ways to move into relationship with Self and Others. The truth is that each of us matters equally. When we l...
Whether you identify as an addict or are a concerned family member watching someone struggle with addiction, I understand that frustration can feel overwhelming. I use a nonjudgmental and caring approach that includes skills-based training for recovery from substance abuse based on your values and goals. I will work to develop coping skills, identify triggers and urges, and build insight into t...
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough. As a human it has been my goal to achieve balance...
The hardest journey is the journey inwards. It takes a lot of courage and strength to start that journey. Amber has a passion for supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma. She is driven to support her clients in meeting their goals. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where her clients can share openly and make progress. Amber's specialty traini...
"My main goal in therapy is empowering clients and creating safe space. I believe that bringing awareness to the self and the influences of one's environment is the beginning of change. My role as your therapist is to help you make choices and changes that will positively impact your life. I will support your change process with validation and feedback. Through the therapeutic process my goal i...
My therapy practice is founded on my belief that inherent in everyone is the ability to know their wants and needs, declare their own truths and find the best way forward. As your therapist, my role is to support you in your journey, at whatever place you start, to help you clear the way, navigate through the storms, and celebrate the sunshine. My specialties are Addictions Recovery, EMDR/Traum...
I believe that the relationship formed between therapist and client is at the core of therapy; it is my privilege to listen to my clients' experiences with respect and without judgment. I collaborate with my clients to help them trust their inner voice and construct narratives. People have a great ability for insight; oftentimes as a result of life's circumstances, insight resides inside the bo...
Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling to cope with unwanted feelings and emotions? I understand life can throw you curve-balls that may leave you feeling anxious, sad, and even confused. Taking the first step towards healing and discovering a healthier version of yourself or your marriage can be overwhelming. Having the courage to seek a professional to help you navigate some of life’s...
**All appointments will be held via telehealth/video session until further notice** Have you felt that despite your efforts you continue to feel anxious or unable to stop worrying? Perhaps you have unsuccessfully tried to make some changes and feel stuck? I believe that our thoughts directly influence our feelings and behaviors. Together, we can work to collaboratively identify your strengths t...
It's becoming extremely difficult to find the energy to pretend that everything is ok. You are really starting to feel the weight of things and you don't like the direction in which things are headed. Anxiety, depression, trauma and significant life changes can manifest into interpersonal difficulties, challenges, obstacles or disruptions in your life. You're exhausted. You're frustrated. You'r...
Perhaps you're going through a transition or quarter life crisis and trying to cope with hard things that have happened in your life. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Are you overwhelmed and feeling stuck? Does your mind race? Are anxiety and sadness causing you to lose sleep and feel unmotivated? You may be saying to yourself "somethi...
Hello! I know it takes courage to reach out and seek support. Before diving deeper into my approach, I want to share that my next available appointment is 2-4 weeks out with availability Tuesday-Thursday 9-4:30PM. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Green Bay. I integrate evidence-based approaches to support the treatment of relational issues, anxiety, depression, and...
Do you feel like the struggles in life are sometimes overwhelming you? Are you confused and lost with feelings of uncertainty? Are you dealing with the defiance of a child and you are unsure how to guide them through the difficulties they are facing at home or in school? I strongly believe that everyone has the strength and resources to overcome interpersonal struggles, relational difficulties ...
Do you ever feel that the problems you are having could be resolved through deeper understanding of yourself? Do you see patterns that keep you from moving forward in life? Do you experience a feeling that something isn't right, but aren't able to identify it? Often the problems we have in the world mirror ways in which we are out of touch with ourselves. When we improve our relationship with...
I have more than 20 years working in a variety of outpatient and inpatient mental health settings including private practice, psychiatric day programs, nursing home and inpatient hospital. I work with adults and adolescents with a wide variety of needs ranging from such topics as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/family stressors and caregiver challenges. We will work together...
