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
Is your life causing you pain? If you are having relationship problems, marriage/divorce issues, drug or alcohol problems, anger problems or are involved in a dysfunctional or destructive/abusive relationship, I can help. I offer much more than substance abuse counseling and anger management! My plan for help includes giving you tools to change your life. Using a Christian focus, let's sort thi...
Meaningful relationships are essential for a happy life. I can help you develop and nurture your important relationships, whether with a romantic partner, other family members, friends and acquaintances or with people in your workplace. I have traveled extensively and lived overseas for 3 years while in the Peace Corps. As a result, I also have a great interest in diversity and cross-cultural...
I believe that each person has a unique and valuable story to tell and I provide a safe and welcoming space for my clients. I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (License Number 2013-044). I received my MS from Campbellsville University in 2013. I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as families and couples. Everyone experiences times of struggle and change in the...
As far as anyone can tell you have it all together, but you feel like you’re crumbling on the inside. You feel competent and secure in many areas of your life but your relationships just never seem to work out and you find that you constantly compare yourself to others. You’ve developed a dialogue in your head that you’re not good enough and that things are destined to be this way forever. But ...
Do you find yourself drinking more and more due to stress at work or issues in your relationships? You think you have it under control but know deep down, it may be time to talk to someone and are feeling embarrassed. I understand that asking for help can be hard and believe that by reflecting on what's currently contributing to your drinking will help motivate you to make changes. You want to...
I prescribe to Carl Jung's theories. The goal of this therapy is the integration of complexes so the Self can emerge. Jung believed the development of the psyche parallels to that of the physical body. Just as the physical body develops survival mechanisms, so does the psyche by developing ways of perceiving and responding in a way that facilitates spiritual growth. Jung called the psyche ways ...
*NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* Life can be tough at times. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or less happy in general, you are not alone. Resolving these feelings is possible and together we can find solutions to the barriers of your happiness. You will be in a safe and comfortable environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without being judged. My...
CHANGE is the operative word here! Emotional baggage accompanies us into these new situations. My ideal client is an adult who is motivated to do the work to make life work again. This client is honest and committed to self awareness and assessment of the issues and is willing to do what is necessary to place the painful events of life in perspective and gain new 'eyes and ears' to experience l...
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) that specializes in helping patients overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, family conflict and grief. I also have a special interest and experience helping young adults and high school students struggling with life transitions (college, adulthood etc.), performance an...
Congratulations on taking the first step towards making a commitment to improve your life through the process of therapy. It is so important to find someone that you feel is the right fit for you, or for your loved one. I enjoy working with individuals at all stages of life, but practice mostly with children, adolescents, young adults and families. Regardless of the issue, I am committed to...
Seeking positive change not only brings benefit to you but those around you as well. I have been providing therapeutic services for 17 years working with children, teens, families, couples and adults. People seek my services for a variety of reasons including relational conflict, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness and traumatic stress. I strive to create a saf...
Welcome to Core Counseling Services! At Core we strive to create a comfortable and inviting environment where our clients feel safe to explore and understand the challenges they face. Ultimately, they are free to entertain new ideas and develop behaviors that foster change and personal growth. We offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, and couples....
My therapeutic style involves an eclectic and collaborative approach. I work with children, adolescences, adults and couples.There are many different kinds of psychotherapy. Along the therapeutic process we will match the mode of therapy to your specific concern, need and preference. Everyone is different and unique in their own way. I work with you to tailor the counseling process and make it ...
Taking the first step towards getting help can be difficult. I want to make this as easy as possible for you, and am happy to speak with you by telephone before scheduling your first appointment. My specialty is working with individuals, couples, and families who are having relationship and communication difficulties. I also provide support for those with depression, anxiety, stress, and those...
Kudos! It takes strength to acknowledge your needs and therapy is an effective way of gaining insight to promote self growth and achieve happiness. Our behaviors and day to day interactions with the world and the people in it, as well as how we feel about it, are based on a series of different parts; our thoughts, our experiences and our life events. My aim is to help you navigate difficult...
