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
It's so easy as a woman to feel boxed in by self-doubt, stuck in self-criticism, and crippled by the expectations of others. I get it! I see many women who are burned out in life and want to understand where they went wrong. It can be so difficult to even know what you need! That's where I come in. We work on discovering that inner voice, and helping you speak up for those needs. Sometimes we d...
Welcome to Peony Counseling! I chose the beautiful, lush peony as a symbol for growing a "fuller and richer life" through psychotherapy. At Peony Counseling, we work together to move you towards wholeness as an individual and in your relationships. Life is difficult and we frequently get stuck with grief, trauma, transitions, resentment or anxiety that can feel overwhelming and lonely. It is my...
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck from losing someone or something you love, and not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle with anger, bitterness, or resentment, and can not figure out the root of the problem? Have you lost your joy, peace, and motivation for life, and find it difficult to love and trust others. Welcome! You have arrived at a great place to receive help. I am her...
Has life come to a halt? Are you engulfed in a depression that you can not get out of? Are you overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you feel your marriage is in serious trouble? These are all real issues that many people face. My work with clients is to help them find Hope in the storm's of life, either external or internal. Let us work together to not just survive but thrive. No matter what the situat...
With Covid-19, TELEHEALTH is now available. I am a believer in JOY. For the past 15 years as a counselor with children, adolescents, and adults I have had the privilege to be part of your journey to provide hope and reassurance. Life easily becomes overwhelming with daily chaos, desires of perfectionism, fear of failure, and struggle to balance. These situations drain our JOY and fade our hope....
People want to be heard and understood. I am here to listen and partner with you, as we navigate through your feelings. As we begin, an array of emotions may come up for you, that’s to be expected. But, know that I am here to provide you with a non-judgmental, patient, and empathetic space where you can express yourself freely. By taking an eclectic approach, I encourage you to be an active...
I strive to create a relationship based upon unconditional acceptance. I want each person to feel safe enough to voice the full breadth of their experience and find the freedom to move toward their fullest self. I believe each person holds within the power to heal, and that sometimes we may benefit from guidance, support, and insight of a caring counselor to help us find our way back to wellnes...
I work with you to meet your needs and goals, whether that’s space to process, or a launchpad to get organized and reengaged in your own life. I use evidence-based and wholistic methods, gathered from two decades of therapeutic work. I especially value mindfulness, experiential, humanistic, and strength-based traditions. But I try to be present and attuned to what comes up in the moment with yo...
Life can be difficult to navigate, and the intense emotions that come with it can leave us feeling stuck. We long to have a life full of meaning, value, and fulfillment. My approach is to meet you where you are at emotionally and provide a safe place to meet those needs. I am passionate about working with both individuals and couples to help strengthen their relationships, utilize their strengt...
Life is hard and at times we all need support along the journey. I seek to offer support for those struggling along the way. I believe that every individual is inherently worthy. The goal of therapy is to encourage the use of positive resources, options, and opportunities, to help improve individual and relational well-being and redeem past loss/shame. I will work with you to create a plan that...
Sometimes we need a little help navigating the challenges and transitions that come our way. Making positive changes takes courage, and I offer support and direction as you implement changes you want to make in your life. I provide a safe place for you to share your concerns and process your thoughts. If you're feeling overwhelmed but seeking help, you're in a good place. Pain is a strong catal...
Every human being suffers in life, but when the suffering begins to preoccupy you than professional help can be beneficial. Disruption can impact any aspect of life, you can become absorbed in the emotional pain and loose clarity. This is where I can help you either regain your emotional equilibrium or explore deeper how the present circumstance is activating an old vulnerability out of your...
I was born and raised in Alaska. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling as well as a doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology. I specialize in treating children, but also work with adults and teenagers providing both individual and family counseling. Over the last ten years, I have worked extensively with children and adults who have had traumatic experiences. I treat individuals experiencing...
Welcome to the beginning of a potentially transforming time in your life. The decision to seek therapy is both scary and courageous as it requires a person to be vulnerable with a perfect stranger. Every time I begin to work with a new person, I am always awed by the motivation and fortitude it takes to make changes in one's life. To explore our fears, motivations, dreams, goals and strengths i...
During these uncertain times the vitality of our relationships are more important than ever. The added stress of isolation, anxieties, and fears of the unknown are only compounding the struggles in our relationships with our partners. Cabin fever may be putting pressure on previously unresolved issues or you may just be struggling in the moment to adjust to a new reality. I have found that with...
