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 am a mobile therapist, so I can come to you. Whether it be privacy, mobility, childcare or other issues, it is a convenience to have me come to you. Sometimes the safest and most comfortable place for you is in your own home. Or you may wish to come to my office. People are not their experiences nor their behaviors; however, people create beliefs about themselves based on these experiences wh...
I am a psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, faculty member at Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH), and consultant in Mill Valley. I bring 25 years of experience in the fields of body-based healing and psychology. I have been offering energetic healing, Somatic Experiencing and other body-based modalities since 1990 to help people shift from outdated patterns so they can live...
COUPLES: You love each other but your communication is often hurtful. PARENTS: You love your children but everything is a power struggle. INDIVIDUALS: You feel worse than you should and don't know how to help yourself. Therapy offers relief, hope, and a path forward when life challenges arise. I have received specialized training in couple's therapy, parent coaching (all ages), and...
SELF: We need people who are going to reopen our wounds. That’s the only way we heal them. We can’t heal by avoiding it. CENTERED: Heal by going through, by reopening, by learning, by feeling the pain and transforming it with the people who will stand by us as we do You don’t have to be hopeful about the future. It’s enough just to be curious about what is coming. THERAPY: isn’t a procedure...
If you are struggling with disordered mood, excessive anxiety, low motivation, low energy, sleep problems, stress, preparing for or adjusting to a new baby, scary thoughts, having relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help gain clarity, resolve symptoms, build resiliency skills,...
I believe that every individual has the potential to change their current situation by how they choose to respond to factors and people they cannot change. As a counselor, my goal is to guide you to a clearer understanding of this potential and then empower you to make the changes necessary for a healthier and more peaceful life. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor and a school counse...
Are you having trouble feeling happy? Are you avoiding fun activities or struggling with frequent worry? This may be depression or anxiety. If you have had an automobile accident. If you have fallen and have continued headaches, difficulty with memory or balance or you just "don't feel right" after a head injury or sudden jolt to the head and neck. You may be suffering from Post-Concussion...
With over 10 years experience as a mental health professional, I offer counseling to children, adolescents, and adults; emphasizing wellness within the family system. I obtained my Masters of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2007 in Community Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2009 and have been working as a...
*Currently offering telehealth appointments only* I work with adults and adolescents and have experience helping with a wide range of issues. The only prerequisite for therapy is that you or your loved ones are suffering and would like some help. Where appropriate and useful, I prefer to work intensively in an exploratory and supportive capacity to attend to long-standing and entrenched problem...
Through an authentic and acceptance-based relationship, I empower clients to address depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, marriage and family concerns, and parenting challenges. I also specialize in issues specific to men such as sex, identity, fidelity, and fatherhood. I would love to join with you on your journey towards wellness. My passion is helping and empowering families, couples, and...
Wise Mind, LLC is a good fit for clients that are dealing with anxiety and/or depression issues. We utilize cognitive and behavioral approaches to treatment. These approaches aim to challenge negative thinking and develop new and healthier insights and perspectives. Cognitive behavioral approaches are most appropriate for clients that are able to be consistent with appointments; open to complet...
I specialize in working with women experiencing anxiety, depression, personal trauma and a host of other challenges life presents that can overshadow life's joy. You are wise to prioritize time to find the joy in your life. Difficult experiences & feelings come... and go. They do not have to dominate. You deserve to wake up and look forward to your life. Therapy can be a crucial step toward thi...
It can be difficult to choose a therapist by reading through a bunch of ads. They don't always give a clear picture of what therapy would be like with the advertised therapist. In my office, with respect for the fact that you are the expert on your own life, we will always begin with what you feel is the most important thing to talk about. As I listen to you with compassion and undivided...
I believe it is often not our thoughts themselves but the relationship we have with those thoughts that causes much of the distress in our lives. It is my hope to help guide others through their journey to find the courage and acceptance to face and overcome whatever challenges life has brought them. My work in private practice has been with both adults and children. I have experience treating...
Everyone has times in life where they may feel disconnected, unsure, or unsatisfied. It's my job to offer a nonjudgmental and safe space for clients to process issues and learn skills needed to live their best lives. I believe that everyone possesses the strength to effectively live fulfilling lives, and I enjoy helping people set and reach goals to do just that. I specialize in working with...
