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
The focus is you. People who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss sometimes forget that they matter. Other things become more important. When we work together, the most important person is you. We work on getting you better emotionally, physically and spiritually. Then you can heal and have a more balanced life. My clients tell me they appreciate how I get them unstuck in...
As guys, we don't really like to talk about it. You know, the stress, the dissatisfaction with our lives, our relationships, our jobs. Hitting that point in life where things just aren't what we thought they were supposed to be. So we shut down. We get angry and irritable. We stuff it down because we're never supposed to let them see us sweat. The problem is we end up exhausted, frustrated, and...
I feel a client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of what life challenges causes an individual to seek counseling. I am a compassionate and patient person which has caused my clients to feel very comfortable with me as a Clinician. I believe a person can benefit from guidance in all areas which is why I seek to treat the "whole person": body, mind and spirit.I attempt t...
Marilyn is a Licensed Counselor in the state of Oklahoma and Arizona located in Tulsa. Her strength lies in treating and assisting others attain their goals. With 21 years experience in treating Trauma and more- she maintains a view that all naturally gravitate toward wellness & healing using a variety of techniques including: Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho dynamic, Brief Solution focused, &...
Feeling overwhelmed and lost? I am here to help. I offer telehealth. I understand that connecting with the right therapist is the first step to reaching your therapeutic goals. As a gentle, intuitive, and compassionate social worker, I view the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change. Thus, I strive to provide to you and your family a safe and nurturing environment where you can saf...
My goal, as a clinician, is to facilitate a safe, nurturing environment to explore one's thoughts, feelings and the day-to-day challenges that life seems to throw at them. Within this space, I hope to be able to work collaboratively with my clients to make strides towards meaningful change and a quality of life that better encompasses who they want to be. I use an integrative therapeutic approa...
I use energy psychology to help people resolve the problems related to insomnia, low energy, phobia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD. As for the bad mood resulted from physical disorders, I use special energy power from Chinese Qi Gong, Kung Fu, and Zen meditation to help people recover mind-body well-being. I published three Zen books, is the cover-person of two Chinese martial arts magazines, the first...
We often forget that our first experience of the world is a shared one; that by nature we are relational beings. Which is why therapy can be so powerful. My job is to help you move away from the things that no longer work (perhaps never did), and toward a preferred way of being. Our process together is one of discovery & transformation, and honors both what you are and what you are becoming. Yo...
Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Wondering how to find your way back to a life you enjoy living instead of just going through the motions? As adult women we tend to take on too much and put everyone and everything before ourselves. We often feel depleted and want life to be different, but we keep doing the same thing. As a college student, stress and unhealthy relationships become your norm. As a...
I believe that most of the time we work through life's ups and downs on our own. But, sometimes life becomes difficult to manage. Changes and challenges can become overwhelming and increase feelings of vulnerability, stress or anxiety. Other times, we just feel stuck. Therapy can be a helpful step towards feeling better. I enjoy working with clients to help them regain balance and perspective....
Working in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder with clients who have undergone a variety of events directly or indirectly has been both my specialty and my passion. I work with clients between the ages of 6 through seniors. I am the author of many articles and workbooks on trauma (The PTSD Workbook & Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing). I work a great deal with veterans of all wa...
When the life you are living is not the life you imagined, an alternate perspective could make a difference. I believe in working with individuals from a holistic perspective to create progress toward a healthy, whole life. I believe that every person has within themselves the answer to whatever challenges they face. My passion is to help people make positive changes in their lives.Your goals...
Life can be hard sometimes. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or perhaps something has happened in your life that you're having a difficult time coping with. If you're in need of compassionate care from a licensed counselor, please call for a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment. I work with individuals 18 years of age and older who are...
Do you often feel misunderstood? Have you been told to toughen up because you are "too sensitive"? Do you long to feel closer to others but feel overwhelmed by the task? Having the capacity for depth and complexity can be difficult to navigate in our competitive, linear-oriented, results-driven culture. Knowing and accepting yourself for simply "you" (not who others think you should be) is an...
Let's talk about the storms of life. They're inevitable and often unpredictable. If you feel as though you are lost navigating life's hardships or drowning in the depths of a difficult situation, you've come to the right place. With an integrative holistic medical model, I help you heal and grow or change behaviors and breakdown unhealthy thinking patterns to skillfully weather the storms in yo...
