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 believe all individuals have the ability to change and to heal. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment where a strong therapeutic relationship can flourish. Through the therapeutic relationship, clients learn to access their inner resources to make long-term, meaningful changes in their lives. I love working collaboratively with my clients, drawing from...
I have a passion for holistic wellness and personalized care. I harness the unique strengths inherent in each client to bring about person centered growth and change. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, I collaborate with clients and the important people in their lives to...
We all tend to feel down at times and the negative thoughts that come with these instances send us into a downward spiral. This can contribute to depressed mood, feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, or a lack of motivation. Let me help you reshape the way you think, bring positivity and light back into the way you feel, and create productive goal-achieving behavior. Sometimes tackling life's...
I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults and families. I offer a place free of judgment or bias where we can work through your concerns in a way that is mindful and focused on positive change. I am committed to supporting individuals and families in the brave and important work of self-exploration while strengthening bonds within the family. I believe that a strong partnership...
I have extensive experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. I provide support to individuals with anxiety and depression issues and any history of trauma or abuse. This includes perinatal mood disorder, interpersonal difficulties, couples problems, PTSD, and reunification issues. I also work with individuals facing acculturation or reunification issues. I incorporate clini...
My goal as a psychotherapist is to meet my clients where they are in their life journey. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, allowing the client to ultimately decide the direction of their work in the counseling process. Listening with respect and validation can move a client to seek their own truth and understanding. I integrate breathing and mindfulness techniques to create a calm...
Have you ever been at a point in your life where things just aren't going the way you would like them to? Maybe you are feeling down and do not know why. Maybe you are going through a difficult time with your partner and need help navigating those challenges. Most people that engage in therapy are just ordinary people who are struggling with common, everyday issues. There are times when we need...
( English | español ) Are you experiencing depression, anger, anxiety issues? I am a Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years experience of working with adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, and crime victimization. I am experienced in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, individual, and family therapy. I support families with gang...
At Mbrace Counseling and Behavioral Services, we provide mental health and behavioral interventions to clients who are experieincing difficulty coping and functioning in a variety of settings such as school, work and home. In addition, many of our clients are having problems in their interpersonal relationships as it relates to their peers, significant others, parents and siblings. Further, som...
These are unprecedented and challenging times that can amplify anxiety, depression and worry as we all deal with the current stressors from work, family, relationships, or the external world. My aim is not to steer or shape your life as I see fit but to be there as a support and offer feedback and strategies that can help you navigate through life's inevitable tribulations. Therapy is an...
I will work with you to eliminate shame and blame in order to shift to compassionate understanding to promote change and growth in the richness of the new relationship with yourself & others. It is so easy in this busy life to simply lose touch with your truth. A primary focus of our work together will be to expand your consciousness and understanding of dysfunctional beliefs in order to...
We all need help sometimes. This help often comes from family members and friends, but sometimes we need a different type of help - help that comes from someone who prioritizes your growth, values, and perspective. Someone who can listen without judging, see your strengths and help you build upon them. Someone who can help you write your own story and teach you strategies to deal with troubling...
What makes us seek therapy? Perhaps we are having a difficult time achieving personal or professional goals. Maybe the way we used to do things is no longer satisfying. Whatever brings you into therapy, through the foundation of a therapeutic relationship, you can be supported and encouraged to explore the direction and meaning of your life. It can empower you to gain new perspectives, acquire...
I am trained in individual, group and family counseling. I am equipped to serve any population but have expertise with adults that present with substance abuse and addiction; elderly population as well as children and families. I am certified as an Acudetox Specialist through the National Acudetox Association. This skill set is a technique that can offer non medicinal services to clients that m...
