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
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated and work hard to make the necessary changes in order to live happier more fulfilled lives. I work diligently with individuals, families and couples who struggle with the stresses and frustrations of everyday living. With over 10 years experience, I treat individuals with an array of issues from the common blues to the more chronic and serious. ...
In a healing environment I work to help create self growth and awareness to help the individual achieve the goals that are important to them. I am committed to providing the best treatment possible focusing on solutions to help achieve self- fulfillment. My goal is to provide a safe space where, together, we can raise awareness of thoughts, feelings, experiences, behaviors, and/or relationships...
Ashleigh has experience providing individual, family, and group therapy. Her passion and specialty is working with ages birth to five utilizing a variety of techniques including Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy. Ashleigh frequently works with young children and their caregivers to heal attachment related disorders. She has extensive experience working with families of children who were born...
Currently I work primarily with youth and families, adults and both established and premarital couples. I am certified to administer the PREPARE-ENRICH premarital counseling program, and have experience working with issues associated with abuse/trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, family and parenting challenges, marital issues (communication, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, etc.),...
Individuals and couples seek counseling for many different reasons. Some of the most common reasons include experiencing a major life event, feeling overwhelmed with stress, feeling depressed or anxious, relationship issues, anger issues, grief & loss, experiencing a traumatic event, family conflict, and lack of self-esteem. Counseling can provide you with the opportunity to learn new skills to...
Welcome! For over 11 years, I have supported adults with a variety of mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, addiction, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and emotional dysregulation. I am passionate about helping clients like you experience both symptom relief and true healing through therapy tailored to your unique needs. Using dialectical behavior...
Life is a creative process. A process that can be wonderful and challenging. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same patterns, therapy can give you a chance to examine your inner struggles and work towards personal growth. As a therapist, I provide a safe environment that encourages individuals to embrace self-discovery and learn how to view obstacles as...
Do you want to make a change but find yourself falling back into the same old patterns? Look no further! As a Licensed Addictions Counselor, I'm fascinated with how people change. Not just the quick fix, crash diet or band aid approach- but making the long term positive sustainable changes you have wanted! Whether it's procrastinating or alcoholism- we all have behaviors we wish to be different...
I specialize in working with children and their families and have over 10 years of experience. My areas of specialty include play therapy with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties; ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders; trauma; parent training; and psychological assessment. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and a Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner....
Issues stemming from anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma can get in our way of living a satisfying, fulfilling life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have within us the capacity to cope with, and even grow from, hardships and challenges. With my guidance we will explore and process the underlying fears, unmet needs, and negative beliefs that keep you “stuck”. We will cultivate you...
Currently Not Accepting New Clients Acceptance and Change. These two things seem like complete opposites don't they? Carl Rogers believes "When I accept myself, then I can change". We spend a lot of time hearing and believing that we, they, it needs to change to be "better" or "different". This creates a sense of loss, poor self esteem, depression, anxiety, and conflict within ourselves and wit...
With warmth, empathy and humor, I strive to create a non-judgemental and safe space in which to explore and resolve the issues that brought you here. You don’t have to struggle alone, I’d like to help you. I am solution-focused, with the primary goals being the relief of distressing symptoms, restoring emotional balance, improving self-esteem, and developing more stable and intimate relationshi...
Everyone encounters stress, loss, relationship difficulties, setbacks, and challenges at various points in life. In my work with clients, many common symptoms are experienced: Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, feeling sad, irritable, stuck, not taking good care of ourselves, and making dangerous or impulsive decisions as a means of escape for feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or boredom. I...
Let me help you reach your full potential. By providing an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance, we can work on any issues, goals and changes you desire. I strongly believe everyone has the right to chose the path they want to follow in life. Let's explore this path together, identify your strengths, process any difficulties along the way, and optimize your chance of success. With over 16 yea...
Everyone has a past but we can't let it define us. Regardless of the reason(s) that bring you to therapy, I believe you are the expert on your own life so providing you with a healing environment where you feel safe, respected, supported and valued will always be the first goal. I focus on helping clients gain personal insight, identify problematic patterns, improve coping skills, develop feeli...
