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
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings....
Kimberly Mallia is a School Psychologist, College Professor, and Private Practitioner. BA Human Development, Master's Psychology, and Specialist degree in School Psychology. Kimberly is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is also a professor at the University of Phoenix. She has experience as a sixth grade Science teacher. Kimberly is an educational specialist in the areas of Respon...
Sometimes life can be difficult and getting help from a professional can be beneficial. I approach therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping clients find their own way to the changes they desire. Within the context of each person's life, I seek to help clients integrate various aspects of mind and body to heal and enrich their lives. I create an environment where you will feel...
Many people ask what is Life Skills Coaching? Coaching provides support, training, and tools to help individuals grow in their personal, professional and social lives. As a life skills coach, I provide an interactive and comfortable environment to help my clients address a variety of areas relevant to personal and professional change. My area of expertise is working with relationship issues,...
** Accepting New Referrals Statewide in Washington ** Do you feel scared, angry, tired, and ashamed holding your real self hidden, wondering if you'll ever feel truly loved and comfortable in your skin? If you are struggling with past chaos, trauma, abuse, or dysfunction I will help you overcome your history. I provide a safe, supportive environment to help you heal, let go of fear and...
Do you struggle with anxiety and stress on a regular basis? Is the trauma of your past affecting your present relationships? Has depression caused you to lose the joy and happiness you once had. You don't have to continue to suffer in silence. I will work to help you manage these issues and improve coping skills while providing emotional support along the way. My goal as a therapist is to work...
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to...
Beginning therapy takes courage! When we are hurting, confused, and uncertain, it can be difficult to reach out for help. It's an honor and privledge to work with individuals and couples with the goal of helping people live life to the fullest. I look forward to hearing from you, to discover if we are a good fit for one another. Couple therapy is my passion and a majority of my training and...
*Accepting teletherapy clients (audio/video) during COVID-19!* Are you feeling lost or out-of-touch with yourself? Do you lack self-esteem and confidence? Are you struggling in your relationship(s), failing to find the right partner, or repeating the same disappointing patterns of love and loss? You are not alone! Clients seek me out to develop or regain a secure sense of self, reduce and manag...
"Your Comfort and Your Health" is always a priority with me. My goal as a psychologist is to provide meaningful, compassionate, and successful therapy. Successful clients have reported that I have provided them with a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for treatment, which allowed them to grow and develop new strengths. I utilize a number of strategies to engage individuals and famili...
With over 20 years experience, I strive to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that m...
I work with children, teens and families, also adults (individually and as a couple) to identify areas of personal and relational difficulty. My goal being to help each client to improve communication and provide a safe place to learn effective skills to manage their stresses, feelings and behaviors. Together, finding ways to achieve clarity, mindfulness and peace within themselves and their...
Feeling depressed, confused, anxious? Let's talk about how I might be able to help. Creating a safe and supportive space is an important foundation for a good partnership in therapy. Rest assured that you will be entering the therapeutic process without judgment and with unconditional positive regard. I approach therapy as a collaborative process of exploration with the goal of achieving greate...
I consider it a privilege to journey with clients as they seek to achieve their goals. I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between therapist and client. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to thoughtfully examine obstacles and patterns that may be hindering them from the life they desire, and to help clients foster healthy relationships. I believe every person ...
I believe that therapy should be an active process, where clients work not only to reduce symptoms, but also to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I enjoy helping clients examine their approach to their problems, face their fears and identify what really matters to them. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, which focuses on helping clients change their perspective a...
