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
Ever find yourself in one of life's twist and turns, or perhaps hitting a speed bump along the way? If so, you are not alone. In a caring, confidential environment, I will partner with you to discover solutions that will specifically work for you. As your licensed mental health counselor, I will help you identify your true goals in life and help you move through the challenging obstacles you ma...
( English | español ) Are you feeling unhappy, depressed or currently having difficulty making a life transition? Are you being challenged by difficult and or abusive relationships? In an atmosphere of non-judgment and acceptance my role is to provide a safe place for you to explore and grow. I work with clients increasing awareness and expanding your perspective about ways to reduce conflict w...
Welcome to The Dreaming Tree Counseling Center. I believe in treating each person who walks through my door with dignity and respect. At my practice you can expect professional, quality, and caring counseling services. We realize that it is a courageous choice to seek help, and are here to offer you a helping hand to support and help guide your commitment to making a change for the better in yo...
I enjoy working with clients with a variety of issues. These include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting, sexual abuse, identity issues, employment, menopause, spirituality and assertiveness. Every person is unique so I focus on helping them realize their strengths as well as the areas they would like to grow and develop in. My approach is positive and affirmative. As a...
It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness,...
Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Maybe you have been feeling down, anxious, stuck, or more stressed than usual? If you can relate to this and are ready for support to bring about change, you have come to the right place. Therapy can guide and teach you ways to change unwanted patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. Through collaboration, we can work towards restoring...
You have likely come to this site because you want to change how you are currently experiencing life. I believe that we all reach forks in the road and circumstances make it difficult to select the path that enriches our lives. My goal is to help clients put the past where it belongs, thrive in the present and look toward the future with greater satisfaction. I will meet you where you are in li...
! I have been described as a down-to-earth psychologist who integrates humor and compassion with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach to help clients reach their goals. I provide psychotherapeutic services to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum, attention deficit, and other co-occurring disorders. My work involves concrete, structured interventions along with support and guidance that ...
To live a mindful life it is necessary to let go of the past. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental space for my clients as we insightfully explore views regarding experiences, relationships and the world. I provide my clients with warmth and support while maintaining an empathic balance of promoting change and enhancing understanding. Working collaboratively using an eclect...
All of my work is based on a foundation of respect for individual and family strengths and abilities. I provide a comfortable place for folks to identify and explore issues that may be getting in the way of happy family relationships. Everyone has unique skills that they often don't recognize. Together we identify them and then fill in gaps with added skills. I have a special interest in...
I look forward to working with you toward your goals! My practice is client driven, and I use a combination of approaches to meet each individual's needs, recognizing that there are a multitude of factors that contribute to mental health and/or social instability. I tailor each session and strive to adjust method and practice so that it is comfortable and effective. For nearly 20 years I have...
I work mostly in couple therapy because I believe in the power of romantic connection to bring happiness, fulfillment, and comfort to life. If you are not getting along with your partner, you may be frustrated, lonely, angry, or sad. I can help you find the friendship and love you once had. I offer premarital counseling and remarriage counseling to help you realize the dreams you have of your l...
W. Sidney Young, Ph.D. is a Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist and former US Army (Active Duty/Army Reserve) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Chaplain/Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). Dr. Sid is the founder of Premier Psychological Counseling and Consulting, PC (Premier PCC) and Premier TMS. He has extensive experience with treating children, adolescents and adults suffering from Personality Disorders,...
Trained as a couples and family therapist in the early 1980's I specialized in substance abuse, depression and anxiety disorders. I completed training between 1990 and 2015 in psychodrama, Somatic Experiencing and Integral Somatic Psychotherapy all of which are excellent treatment modalities for traumatic experiences from early childhood on throughout a person's life span. My approach is shaped...
It can be an overwhelming decision to ask for help, especially when contacting a stranger. People often associate therapy with "crazy people" or with those who are "mentally ill". I tend to ask the question "What happened to you?" rather than "What's wrong with you?". There's nothing wrong with seeking out a counselor. There's nothing wrong with you. We all hit rough patches in our lives! In fa...
