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 truly love my work and am driven by my desire to help people make positive change in their lives. Asking for help is difficult and I honor the strength and courage it takes to do so. I create an environment of safety, trust and non-judgement, which are essential elements for authentic healing and transformation to occur. My therapeutic style is supportive, authentic and collaborative. I belie...
Do you find yourself always being the "strong" one? Is life a struggle right now? Do you find yourself crying often? Do you have difficulty socializing with others? Do you feel like you may have low self-esteem? Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed often? Do you find yourself in toxic relationships often? Is it hard for you to say NO? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have come ...
Does your personality change based on who is around? Does it feel like you're walking on eggshells through life? You find yourself saying “yes” to things, but there is fear or anxiety behind it and you don’t understand why. On the other hand, saying "no" feels bad or wrong; so you really can't win. In romantic relationships, you feel misunderstood, uncomfortable, or lonely. You may have trouble...
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, ...
Therapy is a challenging process of self-discovery. It requires curiosity, honesty, vulnerability, persistence and courage. In this process I am looking to partner with individuals who are tired of feeling unsuccessful and out of place in their own life and who are ready to commit to their own healing. I am fully bi-lingual/bi-cultural, and bring to my practice the wealth and flavor of 20 years...
I created Purple Paws, PLLC as a business and ministry. My life, and business, are committed to serving Christ. I incorporate Biblical principles with psychological techniques and theory in my assessment and treatment. My focus is helping and healing His people, no matter if it is a relationship issue or a rape from 20 years ago. Many people fall into destructive patterns to manage life, and my...
Congruence Counseling, LLC was born from the belief that one cannot truly find happiness and contentment in life until the person reflected to the outside world is congruent, or in agreement, with the person on the inside. Congruence applies to children and teens, individuals, families, and organizations; any group or person seeking to elevate their efficacy, success, and happiness in life. We ...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my perspective of the human condition and experience is derived from thinking about the context of relationships. Very few, if any, "problems" are a solitary experience; it is often experienced with others in our lives. We are relational beings, and who we are has been influenced by the relationships we have with others. Relationships can hurt, but relationsh...
Are you tired of your emotions keeping you from creating & living the life you imagined? Need a fresh perspective on your "difficult" marriage, knowing if it's going to improve, it will be YOU doing the work? I'll help you see where your power lies & how to keep your sanity despite your spouse's actions. Whether you need help managing chronic stress, healing from trauma, or navigating a life...
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy-the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown Hi - thanks for takin...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who are dealing with various life challenges. As a therapist, my objective is to help you address difficulties and work towards attaining your goals through a variety of treatment modalities. During our sessions, you will have the opportunity to buil...
Everyone has a unique story to tell. Sometimes the story is full of joy and laughter and sometimes it has challenges and heartbreak. For most of us, it falls somewhere in between. By taking the time to share and understand your story, you are given the opportunity to understand how your past shapes your current existence and how past relationships inevitably impact current ones. By understandin...
I am grateful to have the opportunity to be of service, using my education, training, and experience to partner with you on your journey. Together we will identify your present needs and wants as well as your overall life, dreams, and hopes. We will establish a workable plan, including immediate and long term goals and strategies to assist you in fulfilling your life's ambition. I am highly...
I work with individuals and couples to overcome the wounds we experience growing up and the challenges we experience in relationships when we are misunderstood. I take a collaborative approach; working with you to promote healing and understanding, both as an individual and within intimate relationships. Together we can find common ground to help you achieve the outcome you desire. I bring my...
If you are looking for support, clarity and opportunity to overcome life's challenges, I can help. I believe that change is hard but not impossible. My goal is to impact the overall wellness of your mind, body and spirit to help you live your most authentic life. I treat adolescents and adults in individual, couple or family sessions. I also supervise graduate student interns and therapy...
