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
Marcel helps adults heal, learn, and grow from the challenges of life such as; broken relationships, loss, burnout, workaholism, transitions, anger, disappointment, and lack of fulfillment. Her combined business experience and psychotherapy training positions her to help clients address both personal and professional issues. She brings a combination of warmth, pragmatism, humor, and truth-telli...
I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety disorders and OCD using evidence-based practices (primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies and Exposure Response Prevention). In addition to working with anxiety disorders and OCD, I also work with children, adolescents, and adults on improving self-regulation skills, reducing procrastination, and...
Sometimes you need space that is only for you. Space for your feelings to be big, raw, and unedited while you sort through them without judgement from yourself or anyone else. Whether the issue is depression, anxiety, trauma, a life transition, relationship issues, parenting issues, sexuality/LGBTQ issues, religious abuse, or a need for personal growth, counseling can create a safe space to be...
I am a behaviorist at heart but that does not mean that my compassion, my irreverent style, or my humor are lost in my sessions. My goal is to join with my clients and pair an evidence based treatment with empathy and compassion for the most successful outcomes. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and parent coaching. I...
Laurie Meyers, senior writer for Counseling Today wrote, " The relationship is not just an entity, but rather two separate people who have different threshholds for opening up and trusting" (2017). So too, patriotism, the desire to serve and the desire to be a soldier severely affects the relationship as well. As an APCC and former soldier, I want to address couples and familiy systems impacted...
Sometimes life's challenges can become overwhelming and disheartening. As a caring and open-minded listener, I can help you sort through the confusion and find hope. Together we will work towards empowering you to make life-enhancing decisions, to engage in fulfilling relationships, and to develop a deeper and kinder understanding of yourself. I am experienced in helping clients who struggle wi...
Survivors of trauma, abuse, victimization, and people in recovery from cancer are people I am most adept at treating. I offer individual therapy and specialize in trauma recovery, empowering my clients to more satisfying and healthier lives. Lifespan Integration is my area of deepest specialty. LI is a gentle, body-based therapeutic method that offers brief exposure to traumatic memories, follo...
As your therapist I want to work with you to overcome any obstacles you may be encountering in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. Some of you may be seeking help for a recent loss or traumatic event, while others are impacted by an unhealthy relationship or childhood experience. For some day to day life can become overwhelming. Though the reasons for therapy may be different, I believe the...
Our mission is to help you find peace and joy within yourself and your relationships through therapy, coaching, and classes from a mindfulness-based perspective. We want to equip you with practical, easy-to-use tools in your toolbox to deal with all of life's stressors. Our one-on-one sessions with individuals, couples, kids, and families give you tools tailored to your specific needs. Group...
Do you ever miss out because your thoughts or emotions get in the way? Do you feel sad, tired, or even just numb? Would you like to cope better with unhelpful thoughts and feelings? As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I can work with you to create a safe space to explore the habits that stop you from meeting your full potential. I believe that the strength of the relationship we create together...
Making the decision to begin therapy is not always an easy one, and the fact that you've begun your search already demonstrates perseverance and motivation to feel well again. My approach to therapy is rooted in relational psychodynamic theory, but I will frequently use a variety of cognitive and behavioral techniques, depending on you and your life story. The most important part of any treatme...
Based around the Ghanaian Twi language word “Sankofa” meaning “to go back and get what was taken” our practice focuses on assisting our clients in reaching an understanding and acceptance of past hardships that have prevented them from reaching their true potential. Our objective is to assist parents and children in excelling within the home, community, and at play. We do this by creating...
Recovery Associates is a premier Mental Health Group Practice located in East Memphis. Our multidisciplinary team of providers are clinically astute and extremely skilled in a variety of services-modalities. In addition to providing Individual and Couples Therapy, we offer Adult Day program and Adult/Adolescent IOP: mornings (9am-12p) and evenings (6p-9p). We also provide medication management,...
Many times people are looking to move forward in life but feel somewhat stuck due to obstacles in the way. I help people who are ready to start the process to identify goals, reduce obstacles and move forward into sustainable action. Whether it is a personal or professional goal or a desire to improve the balance between the two, I partner with my clients to create an individualized plan that w...
Through transparency, compassion and trust, I help individuals work through concerns, such as self-worth, relationships, family, school, and job-related issues. I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating life's ups and downs. In addition, my 12 years working as a human resources and organizational behavior professional also lend well to my abil...
