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
After practicing psychotherapy for seventeen years at UCLA and Cornell University, I've come to realize that as human beings, we make the most change when we're able to harness the power of positive thinking and doing. A positive mind leads to resilience, self-confidence, and sustained happiness. Contrary to what you may believe, ordinary people like you and me can learn positive psychology. It...
Allowing my clients to experience the world of counseling in a positive way. I practice positive psychology, which will give my clients a whole new way of looking at their lives, even though the world may not be the most positive place they see. My clients will be introduced to skills that will help them move forward in a life they thought they were "stuck" in. I help my clients see their...
In my practice I typically work with adults individually. Many of my clients have experienced problems with mood, particularly anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are needing assistance with difficult relationships, transitional life issues, and stress management. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with clients diagnosed...
I am employed as a Registered Psychological Assistant at Youtherapy Psychological Services (YPS) under the supervision of Victoria Keyser, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and registered play therapist. At Youtherapy, we have the privilege of providing services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with individuals of all ages, and I have found a common theme of individuals usi...
Do you feel like your friends and family just don't understand you or what you've been through? Are you feeling stressed or find it hard to turn your mind off or keep your thoughts from racing? These are common symptoms when we feel stressed. When your stress level exceeds your coping skills, symptoms of anxiety or depression pop up. I can help. I am skilled in creating a safe and nurturing...
People come to me because aspects of their life are not working or not working as well as they like. Insights, new ideas, therapeutic musings are great, but people come to therapy in order to make REAL CHANGE in their lives. That is the bottom line. We will address and work on the areas/aspects of your life that "aren't working" and assist you in making the changes to have those areas/aspect...
Rewire your brain; reclaim your life! Trauma and/or relational abuse can drive anyone to break down or act out. There is a way to find healing that does not involve pharmaceuticals or a deficit-based diagnosis. Dr. Ileana is poised to support and enhance your unique path of self-directed healing. She helps clients overcome fears and reclaim desires, specializing in mind-body-spirit alignment an...
It has been an honor to serve the Lord and to fulfill His calling on my life as a biblical counselor over the past several years. I am equipped to work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of specialty include anxiety, OCD, depression, assertiveness, communication, identity, grief, codependency, abandonment and attachment issues, parenting, marital and premarital...
Our mission is to provide effective clinical interventions and rehabilitative services to individuals in need in order to bring change and improvement to their quality of life. We work with clients to improve specific behaviors and our client's relationships. We believe that all people have the ability to make the changes necessary for us to live productive and healthy lifestyles. Our ability t...
We are a private practice agency providing outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. Cedar Ridge Child and Family Counseling staff have over 19 years of experience working with individuals and their families to address their mental health needs. We specialize in helping individuals and families who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral health...
Overwhelmed? We can be overwhelmed by many things; work/family demands, grief, romantic relationships, health, traumatic events, and so on. Sometimes, even when we feel like we SHOULD be happy, we aren't. And what's happiness, anyway? Is that the goal? At Bonne Journée PLLC, I take a "Big Picture" approach to help empower clients to sort out what is meaningful and helpful in their lives. My...
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, depression, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and...
"Everything living dreams of individuation, for everything strives towards its own wholeness" --Jung. My role as a Jungian analyst/psychotherapist is to provide a safe space where we can develop a deep and trusting relationship to facilitate your healing work. Jungian analysis is a process of embarking on an inner journey of development and healing. Most people begin this work due to a life cri...
Despite the important role of sex in relationships, many of us were never taught how to enjoy it or how to talk about it with partners! In fact, many of us have internalized unhelpful ideas about sex & performance. Throughout my work, I have learned that many people feel confused, lost & ashamed when it comes to sex. I strive to help everyone achieve sexual fulfillment because it IS a healthy &...
Are you or your family facing obstacles to feeling happier? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 20+ years in the mental health field. I provide therapy to individual adults, young adults, and couples who are experiencing barriers to personal, relational, and professional fulfillment. I enjoy working with adults struggling with...
