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
Do you feel stuck? Has your life suddenly been interrupted? Maybe you have been struggling with the same issue for years and you are ready to get the help you deserve. I am here to walk with you in this season, so that you can get back to living life to the fullest. Whether it's spiritual matters, anger, anxiety, depression, marriage and family, or difficult life transitions, there is help. The...
PSYCHOTHERAPIST-LMHC, CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE: I work non-judgmentally with adult individuals and couples seeking growth due to transitional life changes, or simply overall personal improvement. My therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavioral and holistic in nature, focusing on the whole individual and taking into account personal, circumstantial, and social factors. We all experience major and...
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with major life issues in university, school, business, community, and hospital settings. I have been fortunate to have had full-time commitments on the counseling staff at Northwestern University, serving as the director during my final eight of fifteen years, and retiring after 28 years as a professor in the graduate program of Counselor Education at...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Parent-Child Interaction therapist and work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. By offering my clients acceptance and understanding, I provide a safe and nurturing environment where goals can be set, direction can be established, and success can be achieved. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT,...
Transformative Path is about removing the obstacles in your path. Everyone is on a different path, but all of us have certain obstacles that hold us back form living the best life we can. At Transformative Path we honor the sacredness of each path by treating each individual holistically: mind, body, spirit. There is no way to stop certain things from happening, but you can have enough resource...
Do you have a teenager that has you thinking "what am I doing wrong?" or "they seem to always be in a bad mood, no matter what I do." Well you are not alone, and those thoughts are all a little too common. Understanding teenagers can be difficult, as they struggle with challenges and trials they do not fully understand themselves. If you would like help, I invite you to call and find out how...
Welcome to my practice! Sex and love addicts are not bad people trying to get good. They are sick people desperate to get well. In order to recover, you must find a therapist who understands this. In our sessions, you will feel safe enough to be rigorously honest with me, without fear of judgement. I will match your addiction with the compassion and discernment it needs in order to heal. I...
If your life is beginning to feel overwhelming, exhausting, or just not the “same”, it’s time to create changes that will enable you to be the best version of yourself. Whether you are experiencing the impact of past or current trauma, relationship struggles, burnout, low moods, or any kind of stress, I am here to guide you with the support and motivation you need to move forward. I use a numbe...
In my practice I work with folks struggling with a variety of personal, interpersonal, and relational concerns. Working with people (not diagnoses) is my specialty....
During one of life's emotional and spiritual cross roads my passion and mission became crystal clear. Succinctly, it is to nurture those seeking peace, joy and harmony. Before, during and after difficult and traumatic life events you may need more than the support of family and friends for life resiliency and wellness. Holistic wellness can be pursued by interweaving a nurturing therapeutic,...
With 17 years of experience working in the helping profession with children, adolescents, families and adults and the last 7 years serving as a licensed professional counselor, I am able to accurately and effectively evaluate and treat most issues arising within each of these groups and across multiple settings. I have a Master of Science degree and a Specialist in Education degree in Professio...
We find ourselves in a time with an increased need for mental health treatment and support. Maybe you want to alleviate distressing symptoms, find a solution to a particular problem, practice self-exploration or achieve personal growth. It is my goal to provide you with a safe space online to explore and achieve your goals. My areas of focus are anxiety, stress management, depression, cultural ...
Kathleen is a unique, independent and energetic self-starter. She is a creative and successful business owner for 20 years. You will "immediately" feel comfortable in her presence. She is a dedicated advocate, experienced with children, adults, adolescents and families. Her background includes a wide variety of recovery strategies. She has served several diverse populations with a range of...
If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, believe that the world is telling you to be someone other than yourself, or find yourself repeating patterns that don't work anymore, you are not alone. I am here to collaborate with you, help you regain control, feel grounded, and become empowered. I seek to know the parts of your identity that are important to you. We will work together to discover how...
I am passionate about helping people find their inner warrior! I am here to help you or your child move through normal developmental difficulties or manage more traumatic life circumstances. If you are stressed out I can help! I offer a safe, predictable, empathetic environment to grow and heal from the inside out. I am dedicated to helping you feel more at peace within yourself. I am a trauma...