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
Therapy is a space where you can build awareness about yourself and learn to navigate challenging obstacles in your life. It is a mechanism that can enable you to develop strengths, make improvements and foster personal growth. My ideal client is someone who is open minded and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. I provide individualized treatment to clients to help them understand and...
Children are uniquely wonderful...and also complex and confusing! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times as a parent. You’re constantly trying to figure out why your child is behaving the way they are...and what on earth to do about it. What worked last week is definitely not working today. What worked for a friend hasn’t worked for you with your child. You’re absolutely devoted to your littl...
Do you struggle with mood disorders like depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing big emotions like anger and frustration? Have you wondered if relationships could be better and more fulfilling? I value working with clients who will, in one way or another, let me join them where they're at and work toward a mutual understanding so that we can achieve the progress they're looking for ...
*I am currently full and unable to take on new clients. I will update this page when I am able to accept new clients.* I work with youth, adults, and families. Your goals and priorities drive our therapy process and are the center of our work together. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths based. I modify my approach to meet each individual and...
Much of people's suffering comes from feeling disconnected from others, the fear of- or actual loss, and unresolved grief. While we tend to think of trauma as emotional, sexual or physical abuse, war or major natural disasters, there is a whole range of experiences that can be traumatizing. They can include growing up in an invalidating family environment, surgery and chronic illness, the sudde...
I strive to aid individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life who struggle with a variety of issues including mental health disorders, relationship/family conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions/stressors. I have a huge heart for all people and specialize in adolescent, young adult, and couples therapy. In addition, I utilize my background in treatment foster care to help...
Do you find yourself struggling to live authentically and fully? I am honored to provide services to adults, young adults, and adolescents who are facing obstacles to living a life of balance and fulfillment. My approach to therapy is guided by warmth, empathic understanding, genuineness, and the belief in clients’ inherent capacity for positive growth. I provide a safe and affirming space for...
Psychotherapy can address a specific problem; it can help people discover new ways of coping with difficult emotions or challenging life circumstances; or it can serve as a space for personal exploration and growth. Usually, it’s a combination of all three. We can work together to create a unique approach to meet your goals. I have extensive training in targeted interventions and treatments tha...
We all want to love, be loved, do something meaningful, and have purpose in our lives, yet all too often prior relationships and life experiences have left us with coping skills that are unhealthy, ineffective or just downright baffling. As a practice, Spotted Rabbit specializes in working with adults who have a history of childhood emotional abuse and/or neglect. Those we work with often find...
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I...
The panic and anxiety is taking over your life. When the anxiety and panic creep up your heart beats so fast you feel like you are dying. You get shaky, sweaty, and your mind starts racing. You feel like other people can see, and wonder what the hell is wrong with you. And the worst part? It just keeps getting worse. It is getting more intense, and happening more often. It feels like you barely...
After earning my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University, I joined Pivot Collaborative as a Pre-Licensed Fellow. Having worked with adolescents/families for over 8 years, I enjoy helping people build a sense of belonging. As a LGBTQ ally, I have additional experience with individuals who are curious about their identity and gender. It is my role to make therapy a safe, nonjudgmental, an...
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulties with stress management, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, lack or loss of meaning, purpose or life satisfaction, difficulties expressing or managing emotion, relationship dissatisfaction/difficulties, vocational uncertainty... My therapy is grounded in validation, acceptance, kindness and compassion. My philosophical approach is primaril...
We all have an image of how our life could be, but often have barriers that block us from it. Blocks in the shape of anxiety, low self-esteem, bad habits, and others can keep us from achieving the potential that lies within us. I utilize a warm therapeutic approach to establish an alliance full of empathy and free of judgement to openly explore your challenges while incorporating sustainable...
My name is Joelle Kuuleinani Branch, and I have been dedicated to serving my community of Hawaii for many years. My extensive experience provides me the privilege to support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD and much more. I have an extensive clinical work history with psychiatric facilities, hospital, substance...
