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
**Not currently accepting new patients** Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe sp...
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of life's stressors, including but not limited to: relationship concerns, symptoms of depression and anxiety, work/ life balance, identity development, transitions, and parenting issues. My hope is that through our work together, you will gain increased insight about yourself, your goals, and how to be the most fulfilled version of...
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am passionate about mental health. I believe in the importance of coming alongside clients to better their mental and emotional health, which can positively impact behavior and relationships. I can work with children and adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD, as well as help children and adolescents obtain healthy coping strategies, emotional...
My ideal client is motivated to improve their lives in whatever way is important to that person and is committed to treatment and open minded about trying new ways to manage difficulties. That could mean talking about past traumas to identifying steps towards wellness in the present. I have a strong ability to build rapport and help clients feel comfortable. I have worked with a variety of...
People find it very easy to talk to me. I deal with individuals, couples and families.groups. I deal with people from the age of 13 to 80. I deal with all races, religions and genders. I deal with cognitive behavorial therapy and believe that everything that happens to you happens for a reason. You have to figure out the reason and grow from it. I also believe you have the develop an attitude o...
Are negative thoughts and feelings keeping you from living your best life? I believe that we all deserve to live a purpose driven, meaningful life. Together we can work to manage emotions and life experiences to empower you to live your best life in accordance with your values. I use counseling to help people clarify and achieve personal goals and work with clients who are struggling with...
My approach is conversational, flexible, and collaborative. When we meet, I strive to offer compassion, support, and humor to help you best meet your goals. I am flexible in my approach, as there is no one “right way” to help you move toward your goals. Together we will find an approach that is most reflective of who you are and speaks to your strengths. Throughout this process, we will remain...
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness ...
I support and equip educators on all levels who are challenged with maintaining a sense of balance between providing a service to meet the needs of their students/school and living a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy lifestyle. Clients learn to identify types and sources of stress, frustration and the general feeling of being overwhelmed. They are guided through the process of...
I have been in the social work field for most of my life, and have always felt a need to help others through difficult times and help people and families heal. The best part of my job as a clinician is when my clients begin the healing process using their own strengths and believing in themselves. One of the biggest challenges I work with is low self-esteem and self-confidence, especially with ...
We are complex individuals, each with our own life experiences and challenges. I view counseling as a collaborative process in which individuals feel safe to explore their wants and needs in becoming the best version of themselves. We can learn to have more control over in our lives, and respond to the world in the way we want. I feel that mind and body need a balance of knowledge and...
I specialize in individual therapy and my primary goal is to listen to my client's needs and walk alongside them through their life's journey. I am a strong believer in empowering my clients, helping them find their inner strength, and increasing hope, healing, & happiness. Individuals come to me for issues surrounding trauma, anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues,...
I specialize in working with trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, LGBTQ+ specific needs, self-esteem issues, body-image issues, self-harm, and troubled teen/teen specific issues. Some of the therapeutic approaches I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Narrative and Solution Focused Therapy. As we all know, life is not a smooth road for...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -Butterfly Me...Butterfly You: Soaring through struggle- We are all impacted by life experiences and could use the support from an impartial and nonjudgmental person to process with and talk to. Counseling assists with healing and overcoming obstacles, dealing with daily challenges, learning about our imperfect selves and finding healthy coping mechanisms. *D...
Are you worried about your teen's relationship to food and their body? It can feel scary to watch your teen struggling and not know how you can help. Or maybe you are struggling yourself with an eating disorder and/or anxiety disorder. Your mind is constantly filled with exhausting thoughts-and you wish you could just shut them off. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I...
