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 a tremendous amount of success with dealing with clients, that have anxiety (diagnosed, diagnosed). The therapies that is used in our sessions are quite different than most mainstream psychologist. The goal is to help you become well overall and without dependence on medication. Coping strategies will be identified and you will leave sessions with a new awareness of issues that are...
Do you feel worthless, alone or depressed? Do you work hard to improve your relationships, but feel nothing helps? Perhaps you are in a relationship with someone who treats you poorly. This can be confusing - why does s/he do that? Would you like to get some clarity on that? Or possibly you ruminate on circumstances from your past that are robbing you of a contented present. This may cause...
Whether you’re Single or a Couple most are in challenging times. Finding the right place to catch your breath and begin again can be life-saving. It's often important to know you're giving what you value a real chance to mend. I see many couples and singles feeling disconnected, depressed, anxious, on their own, worried, wanting to know how to heal hurts within and between them. What I know is...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized the face looking at back at you? Has life ever knocked you down so hard that you didn't know how to get back up? When was the last time you genuinely smiled? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I would love to assist you! You see, it’s my belief that we all enter the world as blank slates until this thing called life begins to wri...
It's often difficult to admit we need help in managing our relationships. The mere act of admission requires us to act to change, point the blame or deny those behaviors or thoughts that are contributing to the disharmony with our significant other. Couples counseling is not about the counselor taking sides, it is about you and your beau identifying what is hindering positive growth and...
I specialize in working with children and adolescent using creative counseling modalities (e.g., sand play, bibliotherapy, and creative therapeutic techniques), across a multitude of diagnoses and behavioral issues. I believe that for children or adolescents to make meaningful change, they must learn skills by seeing, hearing, and doing them. Additionally, I recognize the importance of parental...
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I consider it an honor to develop a relationship with you and walk beside you on your journey to exploring your darkest corners and bringing some light into your shadows. For 14 years, I have been in the field of recovery and addiction. I have personal and professional experience with addiction and I am familiar with most types of recovery. Inpatient treatment can be expensive and is not...
I have practiced as a clinical psychologist for over 35 years and I still consider it a privilege to empower clients to solve the complications and problems they are facing. My practice has shown me that every individual is able to positively change his or her ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, provided that he or she remains motivated and embracing of change. I treat people from diverse...
I specialize in anxiety, depression and substance use disorders. I offer counseling and guidance to adolescents, young adults and adults. Counseling services to betterhelp others develop healthy relationships, Codependency recovery, healing after a toxic relationship , and divorce, and identity issues. I am easy to connect with and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including skills bas...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 10 years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with adult women across the life span struggling with trauma (including complex trauma), perfectionism, high stress, phase of life issues, anxiety, depression,...
In this wacky world, sometimes life happens in a way that doesn't seem to work. Change may be scary and can leave you feeling lost without a roadmap. Stress can adversely impact the body's immune function, so managing that is really important right now. My goal is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from judgment so that you can show up, no matter how you are feeling. My...
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I believe in meeting you where you are at emotionally--whatever is the most pressing issue on your heart, there we can begin the work together. By doing so, I hope to companion you in your journey from surviving to thriving. I believe that we, as humans, can learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Emotional pain can be both a terrible and terrific teacher. However, with...
Are your worries weighing you down? Are you facing a crisis? Do you wish you could more easily roll with life's punches? Would you like to feel better understood by your friends, family, coworkers? Have you lost a loved one? Together we can look at what it is that is bringing you uneasiness, and work toward calming those ideas and feelings that may be keeping you up at night. You and I will set...
