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
As one travels through the different stages of life, many challenges inevitably arise. These challenges can be the result of life circumstances, such as chronic pain, loss of a loved one, childhood/ parenting problems or relationship difficulties. These challenges can also be due to chronic or severe conditions such as depression, anxiety, cognitive disorder or thought disorder. A thorough...
**Dr. Lambrecht is NOT taking new patients currently** Assisting others in working through their challenges and becoming their best selves has been my lifelong passion. I do my best to create a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to share and explore their concerns. I am open to working with individuals of any age encountering a broad range of concerns. I am...
I use a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach when treating clients who suffer from moderate to severe mental health related issues including depression, PTSD, anxiety/panic disorders, phobias, OCD, eating disorders, marital distress, and others. Additionally, I use trauma therapy techniques to treat past traumatic experiences that continue to interfere with current life. In my practice, yo...
We cannot change what happens to us, but we absolutely can change how we experience and respond to it. We all develop survival strategies to cope with the problems we have in life, but sometimes these strategies do not serve us well, or they end up harming our relationships. If you feel stuck: bogged down by thoughts and feelings that cause you to suffer, or trapped in an unhealthy relationship...
I have been working as a therapist for 20 years and believe the better we know ourselves the better decisions we are able to make. Informed decisions are directly related to overall life satisfaction. Psychotherapy is a tool that provides insight, support and a non-judgmental environment which allows you to become conscious of who you are, why you are struggling and how to heal in order to find...
EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! I have a passion to help people navigate through times in their lives when they are feeling overwhelm, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, low self-esteem, grief, stress or simply feeling stuck in life. I collaborate with my clients to help them understand and manage these experiences and feelings. My goal is to help you enhance your life by better...
I work with children, adolescent and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, as well as other psychiatric disorders. Methods include DBT, meditation, cognitive therapy, expressive art, play therapy and animal assisted therapy. I have 2 therapy dogs. Therapy dogs are available by appointment only. I also work with individuals with chronic pain. (One Therapy dog ...
Your mind, body, & spirit are important components of a good life. I work with relationships, abuse, bullying, developing a strong and healthy sense of self, sex & gender, & spirituality. Having had a number of experiences with loss and the survival of the soul, I also do lots of grief and hope work over the passing of beloved animals and people. I find that this helps people with anxiety,...
Victoria is the owner of Great Lakes Therapy Center. Within this role, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. She completed intensive training through The Linehan Institute in 2016 and since that time has participated in a...
Hi, I'm Dr. Shona Palmer, and I'm so glad that your search for optimal health and well-being has led you here! I am passionate about helping you create a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. After working as a psychologist for more than twenty years, I noticed that many clients arrived at my office with many aspects of their lives out of balance. If one system is out of balance, usually...
Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Experiencing major life changes or problems in relationships? Some enter therapy with goals in mind while others feel "stuck" and look for self-understanding. I believe external factors (stressful events, life experiences) and internal factors (how we think, feel, and react) impact how we relate to others and evaluate ourselves. These factors can create patterns i...
Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approac...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My approach is collaborative, practical, and strengths-based, addressing a variety of issues including trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. My training includes EMDR, motivational interviewing, family counseling, and group...
Do you sometimes feel very much alone? Do you wish someone could be there to help you make sense of your life? I will be with you in an authentic, non-judgmental fashion, and provide you with a space to have a new kind of understanding and experience genuine compassion. Bringing together a balance of analytic and empathic approaches, I will support and challenge you to the fullest as we navigat...
I believe the central purpose of counseling is to assist the clients I work with in identifying their own unique abilities and tools to cope with the hurdles and challenges that life brings. Each individual has the capacity to make change happen to support well being; heal from trauma and identify new coping skills. My goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to work through traumatic or...
