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
( English | español ) At Danica Shay Counseling and Consulting, it is my passion to empower people to heal, achieve their goals, and fulfill their purpose. I have more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field and with victims of depression, abuse, and anxiety. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy and personal coaching. Also, I provide consulting services to organizations...
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***. Sliding scale fees available with new interns. My goal as a therapist is to provide a, welcoming and non-judgmental space for us to join together to effectively address and resolve your specific concerns. In order to help you reach your true potential we must consider the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in working with the adolescent populatio...
**not currently accepting clients.** Telehealth/online session availability only - I offer practical help to deal with anxiety, self-defeating behavior patterns, depression, worry, shame, self-criticism, grief and loss, and to stop giving your power away. I will help you take an honest look at the issue, the feelings you're having, and what to do next. My style is warm and genuine, and I encour...
Our lives are incredibly demanding, full, and busy - all the more reason to devote dedicated time to nurturing yourself. Any individual can benefit from therapy if they are courageous enough to seek help and engage in the process. I primarily provide counseling to adults and adolescents. I offer both short and long term therapy, depending on the goals of the client. In addition to reaping the...
Uncertain, unplanned and unwanted experiences often produce feelings of abandonment, guilt, self-consciousness, and loneliness. We often feel tarnished, cheated and robbed. These experiences are sometimes an unfortunate a part of our journey. However, the secret lies in you, I am simply here to help you unveil it. As a therapist, I specialize in challenging you to begin the journey of becoming ...
I strive to help others feel empowered and to be able cope with their mental health and life in general. We will work together so that you can begin to heal, learn how to keep growing and improving yourself and work towards your goals. Everyone needs additional support at times in their lives that is neutral, non-judgmental, and unbiased to help get through life's trials & tribulations. My goal...
Life can be overwhelming. Difficult relationships, life transitions, unexpected loss or confusion about who we are or what we want can leave us feeling stuck. The good news is that sharing our stories and learning new tools to heal and grow can get us unstuck and moving forward in our lives. I provide compassionate individual counseling for adults suffering with anxiety, depression, low...
You're revved up and feel like you're coming out of your skin. It feels like you're swimming in a sea of fear, dread, and worry. Your mind is racing, your heart is pounding, and your body is filled with tension. When you stop and ask yourself, "What am I so worked up over?" you either can't figure it out or you realize it is out your control anyway. You just want to relax, but when you slow dow...
My family and I have lived in the Central Texas area for many years. I am familiar with the local area, and coming from a military family, I was raised all over the country. I earned my Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I specialized in infant, child and adolescent mental health as well as clinical assessment. I have worked in many areas with varying...
You’ve tried so many trauma and addiction treatments and nothing seems to stick. The pain you experience just doesn’t get the relief you’re longing for and you want something different. You wonder if there will ever be a way through this pain and to a place of recovery. In some ways, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, or at least imagine it. In other ways, that light seems so...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling in Wayzata. I am certified in Prepare-Enrich and trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I am skilled in Emotionally Focused Couples’ Therapy (EFT) and Narrative-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an advocate for bringing contextual factors, such as ethnicity a...
We are not always kind to ourselves. We can get stuck in our thoughts, repeating past mistakes or challenges over and over, until we feel the same as we did in that difficult moment. Our problems can seem overwhelming and the solutions unclear. Even just thinking about our troubles can sometimes put us right back in the midst of anxiety, sadness, anger, and pain. With all this weighing on us,...
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming due to trauma, increased anxiety and depressive symptoms leading us to believe there is something inherently wrong with us. We sometimes forget that we have the power to change our situation and circumstances. My goal is not to just treat the symptoms, but rather uncover the underlying root cause that triggered these symptoms and empower you to move forward i...
"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill...
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Together we can work to develop the insight and coping skills that will help you feel better, enjoy healthier relationships and empower you to live your best life. I understand that seeking help isn't easy, so I strive to develop a warm, empathic, accepting, and collaborative environment where you can feel comfortable discussing the issues that concern y...
