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.
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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
Asking for help in a society that prides its self on self-sufficiency and 60-hour workweeks can be a little unnerving to say the least. Admitting to yourself that you need help and cannot handle everything alone is something we are taught to view as weakness or failure; which makes looking for a therapist upsetting to some. However, if you had high blood pressure, you would seek out a doctors h...
We all struggle with various issues in our lives, anxiety, depression, relationships and family, just to name a few. I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience helping my clients to make positive changes in their lives. This begins with gaining an understanding of how our thoughts and our feelings effect the way we deal with our personal challenges. I will work with you...
It is a gift to witness and collaborate as my clients experiment, test-run, practice, and play. My style is warm and I occasionally attempt humor. It takes bravery to enter into conversation about change, much less try on new behaviors. Common topics I work with include: cultivating satisfying relationships, life transitions, anti-oppression, stress, anger, grief, sexual and gender identity,...
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I love what I do! I provide a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere for my clients. I will work collaboratively with you to identify and meet your goals. I have successfully helped children, adolescents, and adults manage the challenges associated with anxiety,...
I help women transform feelings of overwhelm, sadness, anxiety, and suffering into deeper experiences of joy, peace, and presence. The most difficult periods of our lives are often the fertile soil for growth and transformation if we dare to face our challenges. I create a safe and confidential space for women to be brave, get vulnerable, dig deep, and connect to their own transformative power ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience and my goal is to provide you with a friendly, empathetic environment to facilitate change and empowerment in your life, providing the tools you need to reach your goals. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need help transitioning from one stage to another or to overcome obstacles in life. We get stuck in patterns of...
In today's fast paced environment, men and women face time crunching deadlines as they juggle careers, home life, care-giving for aging parents, and raising children. Teens struggle (often silently) with peer pressure, self-esteem, sexuality, and cyber-bullying. Often, addictions play into this mix we call "life" regardless of age. If you want to gain freedom to make the best decisions for...
I am a Clincial Social Worker with twenty years experience suppporting those with life struggles. These struggles encompass depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, chronic pain, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. During my professional practice I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and have worked with individuals, couples and...
I work with older adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including those who are struggling with anxiety, mood, stress, grief and life transitions. I am also uniquely trained as a health psychologist and have worked with individuals coping with a host of medical issues including women's issues, cancer, HIV, irritable bowel disease, diabetes, chronic pain and burn injury....
The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one. You may be coming to therapy because of a variety of reasons such as emotional distress, relationship issues, challenging life transitions, or feeling alone in navigating personal struggles. I believe the most important element of effective psychotherapy is the genuine relationship between the patient and therapist. My goal as a therapist is to...
We specialize in helping people improve their intimate relationships. What makes us different is: our therapists are experts in working with couples and individuals on relationship issues. In session, we act as a neutral third party helping you and your partner to navigate your way through tricky situations. Ultimately, this arrangement transforms your marriage into be a place where you can tal...
Change is possible! The therapeutic relationship can be a powerful catalyst to influence that change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment allowing clients to process thoughts and feelings leading to growth and insight. A therapist's role is not to tell a client what to do, but rather help one take the necessary steps to create positive life changes. During our time together, I give clie...
There are many ways to "show up" in the world which can be challenging when we are suffering and in pain. I would like to help you work through your worries, fears, and sadness. Life, especially when confronted by a deep longing to feel whole again, can be hard. Together, we can work towards healing. Whether this is from past experiences, present transitions, or addiction with you or someone yo...
I have come to believe that while each person is dealt a certain set of cards in life, we have choice in how to play them. Understanding the cards we are dealt can provide great relief. However, this understanding alone is often not enough for growth. A good therapist can serve as a mirror, allowing us to see ourselves from different angles and consider things about our thoughts, feelings and...
