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
True counseling creates a relationship between the client and the counselor; a relationship of mutual respect and trust. With the right counselor this relationship can be life-changing. My approach is unique. My office space is cozy and inviting, just like your very own living room. Also, I believe in being down to earth and straightforward with my clients, and in working with them to bring abo...
Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of spinning around on the merry-go-round of life? Call me! Together, we can work through your current situation and concerns and move in a transformational manner toward wholeness and well-being. Sometimes, life is just overwhelming and you need a little help sorting it all out. At other times, you may struggle with serious mental or emotional problems. Either w...
Experiencing ongoing feelings of stress, worry, sadness, irritability? When what you really want is clarity and to feel grounded? Ongoing stress from day to day life, developmental transitions, past hurts, trauma; can lead to anxiety, self-criticism, relationship problems, low motivation, depression, the list goes on. You know it is time to make a change and that is where I come in! I can help ...
I am passionate about helping others. My role as a therapist is to help my clients make progress toward meeting their goals in therapy. Counseling should be a positive and productive process in which the client works closely with the therapist to learn and grow through self exploration. I work with children, teenagers, couples, and individuals. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. St. Joseph...
I specialize in work with children, adolescents, and their caregivers, and have served as President of the Texas Association for Play Therapy. As a parent myself I understand that raising children can be challenging, and I am passionate about supporting families in realizing their full potential for love, growth and peaceful relationships. I use evidence based practices to facilitate empowermen...
I am Kristi Ging, the owner of East Hill Counseling Services, a solo practice providing individual counseling and therapy for adults. I have experience working with individuals in a variety of settings including inmates in a maximum security prison, clients in an emergency mental health care setting, clients in an inpatient substance abuse treatment center, first responders, and citizens within...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and truly love what I do. I work with all age groups, from children to geriatric clients. I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family and relational issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and many others. From my experiences and studies, I have learned the importance of discovering ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Trauma therapist. I have 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health facilities. I am currently in private practice and accepting new clients of all ages. I have experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce, and relationship issues. My...
If you seek to improve a relationship, heal emotional pain, resolve a conflict, or restore motivation, I would like to be of help to you. You need not face this situation alone. In a safe therapeutic environment, we can work together through the pain, dilemma, or struggle that may be keeping you from moving forward in your career, relationships, and self-actualization. I have been described oft...
Taking the first step towards change can feel overwhelming and I recognize the courage it takes to start the journey towards healing. I believe the therapeutic relationship with my clients has an impact on facilitating growth so I strive to create a supportive environment that assists them in navigating decisions that can keep them feeling stuck. I listen intently and seek to understand my clie...
Cultivating Compassion-Nurturing Resilience-Encouraging Creativity. With a warm and non-judgmental presence, I will provide a safe place for you to present your concerns and worries and to accompany you as you create meaningful change in your life. I honor each person's unique life journey and believe strongly in the holistic connections between mind, body and spirit. An aim of mine is to empow...
Do you feel confused, worried or lost about your child's behavior? I can help by providing your child or teen with the skills and confidence needed to transform their behavior. I want your child to feel confident and proud of who they are at school and at home. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I utilize cognitive behavioral strategies, play therapy and Eye...
I am a limited licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief/loss, anger management and family conflicts. I strive to create a therapy environment that is supportive and validating while encouraging my clients to make needed changes and move toward their personal goals. I utilize cognitive behavioral and psycho-dynamic...
I believe that a trusting therapist-patient relationship is key to helping you achieve the growth and change you are looking for. Success in therapy occurs when you learn more about yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings. I aim to facilitate this process through an active, empathic, non-judgmental approach. We will work together to identify your own unique goals for therapy, help you access...
I practice holistic counseling, addressing concerns of mind, body, and spirit to bring about positive change and create balance in life. I use an integrative approach, pulling from a strong background in traditional western medicine, as well as training in expressive therapies, holistic health coaching and mindfulness-based techniques. I provide a personalized and individualized approach, cente...
