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
Life's journey can be overwhelming. I am here to help. Within our nurturing relationship, we will examine thinking patterns that may be sabotaging your daily enjoyment. And, with a reframing of these thoughts, a fresh new perspective will light your path! My background includes a B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign and an M.S.W. from Jane Addams College of Socia...
Sometimes we get stuck and feel trapped by our experiences related to substance use, addictive thinking, trauma, anxiety, depression and other addictive or high risk behaviors. If this sounds like you, I would like to help you manage these experiences and empower you to break through the challenges associated with your personal experience. I would like the opportunity to help you build up and...
I have over 20 years of experience effectively helping children, teens, and adults with a wide variety of issues. The majority of my work has been treating depression, anxiety, and relational difficulties, as well as supporting work/ life balance and overall stress management. Additionally, I have worked extensively with women post partum, caregivers, ASD clients and families, and parenting ski...
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe i...
I provide confidential counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an environment of trust, acceptance and compassion. I use a client-centered approach to counsel individuals challenged by relationship issues, family conflict, school or work related stress, past trauma, and basic mental health issues. My guiding principles for counseling are to empower hope,...
My approach is down to earth and pragmatic as every person's experiences are unique. Because of this, my eclectic approach focuses on your individual needs. I am a firm believer in empowerment. As such, I often encourage self-determination. Many of my clients have benefited from this approach. My focus is on the whole patient. After 16 years of Lay Counselling, I chose Social Work as a professi...
Empowering. Experienced. Effective. I have 30+ years of working with individuals and couples to help heal conflicts, to work through grief, and to resolve problems. I listen and I care. I believe that the therapeutic relationship needs to be a good fit; you need to feel safe and comfortable. I believe the collaboration is built on compassion, trust and understanding; you need to know that you a...
Humans are wired for connection. Our early experiences play a large role in how we are able to connect and form relationships as we go throughout life. It is my passion to help individuals gain insight into patterns that may be causing difficulties in their lives, as well as equip them with tools they need moving forward, so that they may live in a more integrated and fulfilling way. I strive t...
I am a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Beginning therapy and disclosing your most vulnerable feelings to a stranger is difficult. In a collaborative approach we will embark on a journey together where my goal is to provide you a safe place of healing and hope. By creating a safe and warm environment to build our relationship based on trust, this will allow al...
There are a number of reasons people choose to seek out therapy: grief and loss, an unexpected crisis, or a difficult life transition just to name a few. But when you are dealing with increased stress or feeling "stuck," it can be even more difficult to manage life's challenges or utilize former ways of coping in an effective way. Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, my goal is to crea...
I want you to feel seen and heard. Through compassion and empathic presence, I create a safe space for you to heal, grow and come to more self-understanding, self- awareness and most importantly, self-acceptance. Do you ever feel stuck in the same cycles of life? Do you ever feel like you know what you "should" do but somehow you continue to end up in the same patterns? We all have to navigate ...
First off, congratulations on taking a major step for yourself by seeking a therapist. It would be an honor to help you further develop your sense of self, explore the depth of what you've experienced and begin to find and celebrate the joy in your life. I spent many years early on in my career with Monte Nido and Affiliates, holding roles ranging from Recovery Coach to Lead Therapist and pair ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions? Are you struggling with grief and loss of family, job, or divorce? Is your anxiety or depression having a negative impact on family, friends, or work? The goal of my therapy is to address issues causing significant declines in functioning and give you the coping skills and techniques to utilize outside of the therapeutic relationship. You can gai...
I bring warmth and a deeper understanding to your struggles to help find practical and effective solutions when you feel overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is non-judgmental, honest, and collaborative, ensuring that you are heard and actively engaged throughout the process. Sometimes the work is building a sense of hope that things can be better. Other times it might be focused on practical...
Phoenix Counseling Services' mission is to promote individual growth and development throughout the lifespan. We honor the unique strengths and challenges of our clients, while working to enhance life skills, coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships. We value our passion and commitment to our clients' well-being, our ability to model and demonstrate self-care and balance, flexibility ...
