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
Are you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues or other issues that are robbing you of life satisfaction and enjoyment? Your on-demand lifestyle requires an on-demand solution; get to the heart of the matter, and get on with your day. Working with a therapist and wellness coach can maximize your chances of feeling better, increase motivation and build stronger...
Family therapy is a form of counseling that seeks to reduce distress and conflict by improving the systems of interactions between family members. Typically we seek to have all family members in the room, that is not always possible or necessary. What distinguishes family therapy from individual counseling is its perspective or framework, not how many people are present at the therapy session....
My goal is to elicit a safe, confidential, and warm space for you to feel comfortable to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Through our collaborative efforts, we can explore new ways of dealing with everyday stressors. My role is to provide you with unconditional support, presence, and empathy through your self-growth process. I believe that every individual is complete but never...
I am a queer, intersectional, inclusive, complex trauma specialist, & EMDR therapist, who works with those who have experienced psychological abuse; spiritual & religious abuse (including purity culture); queer and transphobia; racial trauma; and more. With evidence-based practices and creative process, I walk with clients through difficult questions, discovering identity, cultivating resilienc...
Sometimes life circumstances change, challenges or difficulties arise in one’s personal or professional lives, creating a sense of overwhelm, confusion, or uncertainty. Reaching out for help to resolve these difficulties is both courageous and proactive. I work with young adults and adults experiencing stress, worry, anxiety and depression related to various life transitions and relationship...
Do you want to change your course? Move in a different direction? We all develop perceptions about ourselves and our relationships based on our unique experiences. Sometimes these perceptions can detour us from successful adaptation to life's ever-changing circumstances. Do you want to explore and resolve issues hindering your ability to navigate changes? I see clients from adolescence to...
Finding the time to work on ourselves can seem overwhelming. Seeking help can be anxiety provoking. But when we take the time to sift through the pain, improve our relationships and overall health, then our quality of life can improve. We can also learn how to better manage the difficult times that come. Life isn't always pleasant, but you don't have to go through it alone. I value each...
My strength is in making you feel supported and accepted, by using a person-centered, collaborative approach to help you find a way forward out of habitual but ineffective ways of coping with life events. Coping with inevitable life change can be painful and difficult, resulting in anxiety, depression and other forms of distress. My specialty is facilitating and guiding the process of developin...
Over 13 years of practice. Working with people is a privilege & a humbling experience. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I concentrate on clients' strengths, and addressing dysfunctional thinking and behaviors that creates mental unrest. A great percentage of our happiness is felt in response to having healthy relationships. When we experience distress ...
I provide counseling services to adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, addictions and ADHD. I offer individual and couples psychotherapy services. My style is interactive and supportive, yet direct in working with clients and I view psychotherapy as a collaborative effort between therapist and client.I use a combination of therap...
Keith Morgan, LCSW is a psychotherapist and co-founder of Emerge Mental Health & College Counseling whose interests include anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma recovery, LGBTQ identity, family/interpersonal conflict and life transitions. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings supporting young adults, adolescents, and families. Whether a parent and adolescent struggling to...
2020. What a year. In March our lives were turned upside down as Covid19 began spreading and any sense of “normalcy” we might have had went out the window. Quarantines, isolation, work & family stress, bills that need paid. Pandemic stress is real and is taking a toll. As if that weren’t enough, you were already struggling well before this. It feels like it’s been forever that you’ve been tryin...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or coping with stress? I believe that therapy is for everyone, and together we can help you become the best version of yourself. I work with individuals who are interested in improving their mental health, developing their self-esteem, and managing their emotions. I address topics such as stress management, life transitions, communication strategies,...
Do you (or your child) struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you (or your child) been diagnosed with an eating disorder and you don't know where to turn? Alternatively, do you find...
