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
You thought you would be in a different place by now. You’ve done all the right things and checked all the boxes. But for some reason, you’re still not happy. There’s at least one area of your life where you’re haunted by thoughts like “I’m not good enough.” These thoughts might be in the background all the time or they might only pop up sometimes (spending time around certain people, going hom...
I am convinced there is HOPE in your circumstances. You can reach an optimum state of mental health. I employ an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on both cognitive-behavioral and emotion focused modalities. Within you there lies a myriad history of life circumstance, cultural influence, spiritual richness, and challenge that has formed who you are. Walking along with each individual,...
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If you are looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver, then I'm your man. I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and put new strategies and tools in place that will allow you to relieve whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming...
Hey you! I bet you're creative, resilient as hell, and maybe a little bit too hard on yourself. You've probably done a great job managing your mental health symptoms for a while now. Maybe you're not sure if your concerns are bad enough to warrant seeing a counselor. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but haven't felt truly seen by them. I work with highly sensitive people, creatives, helpi...
Maybe it's been two months or two years, but it has not been easy. Whether it's your personal life, work life, familial, platonic, or romantic relationships. You may have begun to feel overwhelmed, stressed, lonely and even depressed. You compare yourself to others and wonder why your life is not a reflection of the work you've put into it or how you imagined it would be. If any of these feelin...
Orah Krug PhD. is recognized in her field as a master clinician, supervisor, teacher and author. She has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years and an adjunct professor at Saybrook University for over 15 years. Through decades of client work, research and teaching Orah has developed a comprehensive process applicable for individuals or couples....
Lets face it, if you're reading this you are struggling. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, or confused about a current life situation. Or you're thinking too much and getting overwhelmed by your emotions. Perhaps you're feeling uninspired, stuck, or lacking spark and creativity. You used to do things that nurtured you, but you've forgotten how. Life can be hard and sometimes you need ext...
We all experience great changes during our lives, evolutions in identity, shifts in how we see ourselves and how others see us. I specialize in helping people grow in the wake of significant life events and changes. Through reflection and dialogue we can understand and make meaning of our journey. As a Seattle native, I have seen the substantial changes the city has undergone and as it has...
Dr. Katie Sardone is a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of Behavioral Health Dallas, PLLC. Dr. Sardone specializes in working with individuals and couples. She is a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a trustee on the Dallas Psychological Association board. Dr. Sardone enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan coping with a variety of medical and mental health...
As a child & family therapist, I guide families through meaningful change. I help parents move from feeling concerned and frustrated to optimistic and empowered. Children move from lost and alone, to secure and loved. I focus on communication and relationship building, supporting families by increasing their effectiveness in these areas. Parents and youth experience increased mutual respect,...
Awaken Hope: we help individuals, couples, and families by addressing some of life's most difficult challenges and experiences. Whether it's recovering from something terrible that has happened to you, dealing with life-crippling anxiety, or struggling because of overwhelming emotions, we can help. Show us the broken parts of you and let us help you awaken your ability to heal. Please visit our...
I've been in private practice since 1996, providing individual psychotherapy, psychological evaluation, and diagnosis of a variety of mental health illnesses and life-adjustment problems across the life-span. I generally use a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach with adolescents, adults, and the elderly, ages 14-75. With a special interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders, my training an...
I am passionate about helping those in cognitive and emotional distress. My primary strengths are working with those struggling with relationships, personality disorders, as well as individuals and families living with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. My specialties are in schizophrenia, narcissism and relationships. I am a candidate for certification in Schema Therapy and use thi...
