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
I have experience working with parents and children to help find new ways of communication that improve lives and strengthen personal bonds. I use creative fun methods to explore, understand and solve obstacles that might be in the way of greater satisfaction and joy in your daily life. I also offer family support for healthy new routines and limit setting in the home, as well as parenting idea...
Taking the first step towards counseling takes strength and courage. Let me make finding the right counselor easy. I would love to hear from you and find out how I can help ease the stress and strain in your home. I hold a Master's degree from the University of Akron and have practiced in both Medina and Summit counties. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am offering phone sessions and flexible hours to meet your needs. As a Christian counselor, I am drawn to help people who hurt find HOPE. Is your marriage struggling? Have you lost yourself in the throes of depression? Do you suffer from PTSD? Are you plagued by anxiety? My role is to help you shift your focus to see yourself through God's eyes. I weave together...
Coming to the realization that you are facing challenges that cannot be remedied on your own may feel confusing, frightening and overwhelming. I provide empathy, compassion, and a safe place for you to explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. My approach is holistic and focuses on increasing your overall sense of wellness, as you work towards overcoming unhealthy li...
As parents, it can be frustrating to feel like you've done everything in your power to help your child and are unable to come up with a solution. If this sounds like something you're going through, please reach out so that we can work together to find strategies to assist your child as they go through this journey. We can also address parenting strategies and stress management to help support y...
Peace and calming are typically the two most important things my clients are seeking. I will open that door to your understanding of the turmoil that you confront. Enter a safe, understanding and nonjudgmental atmosphere where we will explore your fears and anxieties. You will then feel more secure so you can now navigate through your challenges. I offer a time for your family to experience pea...
I strive to understanding my clients and their life as a web of interrelated parts. I find that it is most beneficial to my clients when we collaborate through an open and down-to-earth relationship, using my expertise and the client's desire for change and healing. My style is accepting, nurturing and educational. My level of directness depends on what my clients prefer. I ask for feedback on ...
Anxiety affects our relationships, our productivity, and has a profound effect on our physical wellbeing. I work with clients to build resiliency in all of these areas. Whether your anxiety centers around family issues, work or school pressures, relationship stress, illness, or spiritual crisis - we can work together to develop strength and coping skills, with the overall goal of living a...
In our current world, you are likely facing greater challenges with fewer resources and more limited capacity. As a highly trained professional, I will help you to increase both so that you will not only "survive" but "thrive" during this time of uncertainty. You will learn tools to control your emotions so that you "respond" instead of react. You will not be paralyzed by anxiety and fear; inst...
We are all looking to live a happy and fulfilled life! But, often, challenges come our way that prevent us from getting there. Life challenges have a way of forcing us to steer away from being happy. We start to look inward and question who we truly are. But when life challenges invite us to look inward, we can either face it or try to escape from it. However, there are many paths that we can t...
My approach as a psychotherapist is to meet my clients where they are, honoring their unique life experiences, offering strategies and responses that address their specific needs. I understand psychotherapy as a collaborative process. I practice listening deeply, with curiosity and respect, to support my clients’ innate capacity for self-awareness, growth, and well-being. Effective therapy...
Have you recently lost a child or spouse, or are you struggling with infertility, and need support in your grief journey? Are you a new mom or preparing to transition to the "empty-nester" stage? Perhaps you are going through a difficult separation/divorce, recent medical diagnosis, change in career, or retirement? Change is hard and transitions can be daunting at times. The grief, loss, and...
There are many individuals struggling silently with various issues that affect their day to day functioning across all spectrums of life as it pertains work, family dynamics, and relationships. No one should have to face these challenges alone. I have made a personal commitment to providing a safe haven for individuals who seek to foster positive changes by giving them tools to enhance their li...
Do you need an evening or a weekend appointment? Do you need counseling for yourself or your teen? Are you a college student struggling with the transition to adulthood? I provide a warm, relaxed and soothing environment for the treatment of depression, anxiety, self- esteem, stress management, bipolar and the loss of a relationship. You will get support outside of the session in the form of...
I have a passion for working with all clients towards living a more authentic, enjoyable life. I believe that each person has a unique experience and therapy must be customized to meet those individualized needs. I work to create and hold a safe space for my clients that is non-judgmental, hopeful and encouraging. In taking a client-centered approach, I believe that vulnerabilities can be...
