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.
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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
We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 and you are doing your very best to hold it together but at night you feel it all. The pain, fear and uncertainty. You're not quite sure how your life got to this point and the fear of what lies ahead causes you to second guess your decisions. Your confidence has taken a hit but you are ready to find your happy place again, sleep easy at night and fin...
Making that first appointment takes courage. You may feel defeated or hopeless. Your coping mechanisms have sort of worked, but you know you are more than this outer shell. You want to do more than just "survive," and you need a safe place to explore how to get there. My job is to take that journey with you, to help remove self-blame, to foster appreciation for your strengths, and to help you f...
I am a licensed psychotherapist who has successfully aided a wide spectrum of people from preteens to adults. The emphasis of my work is in the area of adjustment challenges, anxiety, and depression. I have extensive training in motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about working with adolescents dealing with bullying & identity...
I have been passionate about psychology since high school and it gives me great satisfaction being involved in the process of helping people facilitate changes in their lives needed to help them grow. I have almost 25 years of experience working in a variety of behavioral health settings and started my own private practice several years ago. My practice includes individuals between the ages of ...
One of the skills I am delighted to bring to the team at Seattle Christian Counseling is my ability to conduct neuropsychological testing and assessment. I have years of training and experience in conducting evaluations for cognitive and memory issues, learning disability, ADHD for teens and adults, and adult personality and coping styles (psychological testing). I practice an integrative metho...
I believe we all have the power to live happy, fulfilling and purpose-driven lives, but along the way we can get tripped up by disappointment, relationships, grief, misconceptions and other circumstances that cause us to forget how special we are. I believe the role of a therapist is to help guide the client with objective and empathetic listening and non-judgmental suggestions. Sometimes you m...
Hello and welcome. My focus is on those who experience anxiety, thought disorders, psychosis, depression, trauma, and schizophrenia. I have over 15 years of experience as a therapist and believe the key to change is the collaborative relationship between therapist and participant. I believe that all individuals need a safe, supportive space to explore the past, present, and future. I work with...
Welcome! Starting a path to healing is a journey of learning and evolving. In my role as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to educate, advocate, and empower all individuals to restore hope and ignite change through holistic practice. Every individual has the ability to be a healthier version of themselves. The therapeutic process and interventions helps clients build awareness an...
Many adults struggle with major life transitions and benefit from the support of a therapist to overcome any roadblocks that impede their growth and fulfillment. I provide sensitive, non-judgmental treatment and will support and challenge you to achieve your goals and dreams. I have specialized training in art therapy, which is an extraordinarily healing process that uses images to express...
I am a compassionate individual who believes in the resiliency and potential of the human spirit. As a nurse and psychotherapist, I have knowledge and skills in providing psychotherapy and working closely with adolescents, adults, and seniors from diverse cultures with complex mental and physical issues. As a therapist, I seek to create a safe, comfortable, accepting, professional, environment...
Dr. Don Hudson has practiced as a solo Licensed Psychologist for over 30 years in Annapolis, MD. Don helps people improve the relationship they overlook; the one they are having with themselves, in order to become finally comfortable.Dr. Hudson specializes in treating a wide range of psychological issues to include : mood disorders, anxiety, life adjustments, career redirection, relationship...
Many therapists treat or manage symptoms - worry, tension, anger, etc. - an approach that works for many people, but in a way that often provides temporary relief. As a psychodynamic therapist, I focus more on the underlying factors - the things that motivate or influence the symptoms that people experience. I work with people who want to explore why they do the things they do, and want to be m...
Are you struggling with communication in your relationship? Maybe you are feeling isolated, lonely, disconnected, or even unsafe in your relationship. It might feel like you are on your own, that you are not on the priority list, or that no matter how hard you try, you can never get it right. I can help you reconnect with your partner and get you both together on the same page. I will help each...
I work with clients coping with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger issues, as well as other major mental health issues. I am eclectic in my approach, utilizing both directive and non-directive counseling techniques to best fit your needs. I enjoy working with children, families, and adults alike. I am very active in session, as I believe the therapist...
I assist people in finding ways to triumph over the difficulties of living in healthy relationships. Having had a Canadian mother and lived in four distinct regions of the United States as well as Germany before coming to California I draw from my multicultural life experiences which also encompass 41 years of marriage, 4 adult children and Hi Tech work for 25 years. Growing up with a loving, b...
