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
Struggling with your relationship with food? In recovery from an eating disorder and need support? I work with people who are struggling with all kinds of food related problems: yo-yo dieting, over eating, binging/purging, restricting, constant thoughts about food, low self esteem/body image distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to turn, I can help! Are you a spouse, fam...
I walk with clients through life's challenges. I actively listen and provide support in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients are empowered to recognize their strengths as they explore their concerns, heal, and grow. In utilizing a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered approach, I work with clients to identify and develop treatment goals that are tailored to their uniqu...
I provide counseling support to children and adolescents (ages 5-15) around issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior challenges, peer concerns, and the unique stresses related to COVID-19. I believe strongly in partnering with parents and schools to provide comprehensive support to my clients. My background includes over 20 years experience successfully working with families. I specialize ...
If you are reading this, you may be in need of some support, compassion, guidance, and practical tools to help you reach your goals in life. Whether you are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma wounds, perfectionism, or anything in between....together we can outline a plan to find a balance in your life that may have seemed impossible before. I strive to create a welcoming, empowering and...
If you are experiencing feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships, having a hard time processing grief, if you are unsure of your purpose in life, confused about the next step in your career, or simply feeling like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential, I'd lo...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Perhaps you find yourself experiencing depression, anxiety, or grief. Maybe your relationships or work life are not satisfying or you would like to know yourself better in order to live more fully. Do you have the desire to make changes in your life but do not know how to start or where to begin? I would like to work with you to identify and treat these...
Do you feel emotionally stuck? Are you a stuffer? You know, someone who hides your true feelings so you appear "okay" on the outside. Then, let me join you on your journey of feeling & healing. Healing is a process, an ongoing discovery & I'm here to help you uncover hope, find harmony & move towards healing. I'll support you in processing your feelings in order to live your most authentic life...
Whether you're facing a severe crises or simply seeking direction, we will work together to help you discover and create new possibilities. As a therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental stance in which you can feel safe in discussing your problems and in turn discover ways to solve those issues and create a new healthier way of being. I consider myself a person centered therapist,...
When you have hope, all things are possible. In my practice I am results oriented and I keep a positive outlook on life, and the possibilities for all of my clients. I come from a wellness perspective where I believe that every person has the ability to overcome life's challenges. I feel that inside of every person there is an intuitive sense of what is right for them. It is my passion to help ...
If you are a Veteran or just feeling blah, unmotivated, or stuck in a rut, you're in the right place. I love helping people climb out of their rut to find joy again. Life can be stressful and overwhelming, you don't have to face it alone. Whether depression, anxiety or grief, my focus is care and devotion to you, offering a warm, secure place to work through your thoughts, feelings, and trouble...
The creative process along with traditional talk therapy, a safe space, and empathic guidance has the capacity to enhance one's ability to identify behavior patterns, work through difficult life transitions, and cultivate a genuine love for the self. In my practice, I encourage working towards personal growth, self-acceptance, and understanding. I believe that therapy should be a space and time...
I specialize in working with: adults who experienced trauma as children and never been in therapy before, youth transitioning into adulthood, college issues, working with young people who feel misunderstood and/or alone. When I work with teens and young adults who previously were not engaged in the therapeutic process, my work is non-traditional which supports rapport....
I am a Licensed Professional Christian Counselor (LPC) specializing in relational and developmental trauma recovery, complex PTSD, childhood abuse recovery, healing the child within and family of origin healing. I use a trauma-informed model of healing. I practice from a "wounded healer" perspective as I have my own testimony of childhood abuse recovery and divorce recovery. I consider it an ho...
Are you sick of feeling uncomfortable in your body? Are you exhausted from trying to battle the constant negative thoughts about yourself? You may even start to notice that these feelings and thoughts are getting in the way of you being able to enjoy your life. And so you try and reach out for support to family and friends. It helps to feel heard and yet you still aren't able to shake this...
The decision to begin therapy is not simple and often comes at a particularly challenging time in your life. I know how difficult it can be to reach out during these times and I want to congratulate you on taking this first step toward making positive change in your life. Therapy is a process of self-discovery, bringing us into greater contact with our experience of being fully alive, in the...
