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
I offer over 20 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor...
I provide a space where you can feel understood, supported and empowered. I truly believe that effective therapy is grounded in a genuine and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist. My style in session is conversational to help build connection, and I provide feedback in an empathetic and non-judgmental way. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficult feelings,...
Many of us find we need extra support from time to time. I have a particular interest in helping women transform their relationships, manage their moods effectively, and navigate life's stressors. I also have expertise in treating the anxiety, depression, and reproductive-related mood disorders that many women experience as they maneuver through life transitions. My approach is active,...
This time of social distancing is extremely hard. If you have had neglect and trauma in your history it makes it that much harder and more complicated. Isolating is something you've done in the past, but now being mandated to do so increases your response to those things you can't control. You want relief because this feels so bad right now. I can help you ground in the now and feel the feeling...
Servicios en español. I provide both English and Spanish counseling services. Most importantly, my hope is to create a safe space where clients can explore distressing issues, begin the healing process, and create a sense of self-empowerment as they enter on a voyage towards self-discovery and living a more fulfilling life. From the moment individuals enter my office, I encourage them to "trust...
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves, our desires, or our pasts that are difficult to share with others. This could be because of a lack of acceptance or support in your social world, and could be related to feelings of fear, shame, or disgust. I work with clients to build a relationship in which it is safe enough for clients to bring disowned parts of themselves into compassionate awareness ...
Nothing excites and humbles me more than being given the opportunity to help others make a combination of small changes that result in a significantly improved quality of life. Whether it is a teenager that is resistant to their parents / authority figures or a family that needs to hit the reset button, I have found success in assisting clients look at their behaviors and relationships from a n...
Having worked extensively with children, adolescents and their families, I would say my ideal client is pre-teen to adult working through behavioral struggles including impulse control, defiance, hyperactivity, etc. I work closely with and honor the family unit and also work with couples, relationship and marriage counseling for the betterment of that unit. I also have worked with and specializ...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impulse control, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief and loss, adoption issues, ADHD, substance abuse and major life transitions. I believe...
* I have teletherapy/video services available* Things are changing and it can be difficult. Do you Feel like you cant handle things anymore like you used to be able to? Have you disconnected from what is important in your life and feel like you are going through the motions? I can offer you space and understanding to work through those difficult questions and experiences you are having with a...
Treatment with me will provide a balance of a non-judgmental, client-centered approach while also challenging individuals to reach their highest potential. I take a biopsychosocial approach to treatment and understand the importance of treating the whole individual rather than just a small part. I believe it is important to bring together complex themes within a person to help them better...
I warmly welcome you as you are, and hold a safe space to support your intention for growth as your guide, witness, and companion. I enjoy working with clients who want more than traditional “talk” therapy. I offer experiential therapy, so you can go beyond cognitive understanding to having a transformative experience. I have an active style that is more than simply listening. I would describe ...
With over 24 years of experience, I specialize in anxiety, depression, and life transitions for ages 18 and up. Sessions are tailored to each individual with the ultimate intention of building a safe and trusting relationship. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Depending on your needs and interests, I...
Can we agree- whatever you're doing isn't working for you anymore? I'm an LMFT with a passion for working with adults seeking to gain their lives back from an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, issues pertaining to body image and compulsive exercise, relationship difficulties, or who find themselves going through a major life transition. I am well versed in several effective treatment...
Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed with emotions such as fear, anxiety, sadness or guilt? Do you feel stuck personally or professionally and don't know what direction to go to or how to move forward? Are you struggling with emotional pain? Are you ready to feel empowered, to learn to manage emotions better, to feel that you are in charge of your life, a...
