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
As both a thanatologist and certified grief counselor and a former hospice volunteer I find bereavement and end of life counseling is where I belong. It is humbling and gratifying; I am privileged to work with grieving a loss, both expected or traumatic, as well as spending the remaining months of an individual's life with them. I have worked with people of all ages as they grieve. I use...
Who can predict LIFE? Life has its turbulences and no one can go through all the struggles that LIFE throws us alone. Every person needs someone who "gets it" and is committed to working in partnership with you to find short term answers, generate long term solutions and getting to a place of understanding and peace. I have dedicated my life to helping people, children and adults, go through th...
These days there are times when we need someone to talk to. For the past forty years I have embraced individuals who have experienced shame, anxiety, social anxiety, depression and stress. Individuals and families served have had questions and concerns related to caring for family members with special needs and adoptions. My approach is optimistic, empathic and enhances attachments and...
The demands of modern life increasingly necessitate managing multiple roles and stressors, while also offering numerous ways to distract and numb ourselves through technology and other outlets. It is easy to become disconnected from our relationships and ourselves, and lose sight of our values and goals. I believe that psychotherapy provides a unique opportunity to slow down, examine emotional ...
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have experience working in different settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, elementary schools, private practice, drug treatment centers, Indian reservations, and in rural locations. I enjoy providing individual and family therapy...
Is excessive worry or racing thoughts keeping you awake at night? Are you restless, feeling on edge or having problems concentrating? At this point, anxiety/panic may be interfering with your life. Life can feel overwhelming but there is hope and help. You've come to the right place. Anxiety is treatable, symptoms can improve, and life can get back to normal. Treating your anxiety, reducing you...
Our top priority is your care and privacy. We are not a clinic setting, rather our boutique office is designed to provide a serene and personal atmosphere for you to fully engage in the therapeutic process. “Knowing that no one therapist can be ‘all things to all people’ Advanced Counseling has developed a staff of Associates that are top notch experts in their respective fields.” Life presents...
If you want to create change with your current life circumstances and/or interpersonal relationships, therapy is an excellent place to start. Do you need help removing barriers that prevent you from fully enjoying your personal or professional life? Are your relationships suffering because of your avoidance or addiction? By exploring behavioral patterns and working collaboratively, we can uncov...
Dealing with hopelessness, anxiety, and other stressors in daily life can be difficult and sometimes unmanageable. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families on coping with and understanding these stressors, as well as managing and overcoming them. My goal is to establish trust and working relationships to educate on the impact in mental health; how to manage stressor...
Are you a doctor, nurse or medical professional that has been in the trenches of fighting COVID-19? Have you lost a loved one in this pandemic and are struggling with grief? Are you having difficulty with your partner because you are both trying to balance all of your responsibilities from home and are worried about the health of your relationship? If your answer is yes to any of these question...
Currently my practice is full, I apologize for any inconvenience. I have been a clinician for 17 years working with adolescents, adults and families in crisis. These stressful experiences may include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship discord. I have experience with crisis management, problem solving, goal development and coping strategies to help restor...
You can if you think you can. Learn to tackle your problems with a confident, positive attitude. We can work together to help you develop the necessary skills to manage the issues that are affecting your behavioral health, raise your self-esteem and improve your quality of life. I am a clinical social worker with a doctorate in social welfare and over 25 years of clinical experience. I have bee...
Are you struggling with eating appropriately? Has your physician and/or dietitian expressed concern regarding your lifestyle habits, such as weight-management and healthy exercise? Does being physically AND mentally healthy feel impossible? If you have an eating disorder or just struggle to maintain a healthy weight, I am committed to helping you become the best version of yourself. In a safe,...
Having someone to talk to who listens well, respectfully and skillfully in a safe environment aids people in making positive changes in their lives. I have many years experience in this type of listening and asking of the right questions to help you more clearly find and achieve your goals. Empowering you to meet your goals, build healthier relationships, find more contentment, acheive improved...
All CDS Family and Behavioral Health services are FREE of cost to families and youth. CDS provides free non-residential prevention counseling services and short-term residential stays for youth ages 6-17 (Non-residential) and 10-17 (residential) and their families. One of the main goals of our programs is prevention. To this, we try to address the problematic behaviors before they are beyond th...
