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.
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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
You are feeling lost in your relationship, career or as a parent. You long to feel less stuck and maybe even find your way back to happy again. You have a brain that will not shut off or quiet down. You hear a lot from others that you are too hard on yourself, but don't know how to change that, and then beat up on yourself more because you cannot. Whether it is one or several of the above, ther...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in children and adolescent, individual, and family therapy. Among my areas of expertise are working with children and families dealing with chronic illness and hospice issues, as well as depression, anxiety, and life adjustments. My background is in medicine as I worked as a Physician Assistant for 15 years before becoming a teacher of...
Do you find your life more challenging than joyful? Has depression and/or anxiety shown up more and more and you are enjoying life less and less? I am a seasoned psychotherapist who can get you back on track and guide you to find the life you want and have dreamed about. For 37 years I have supported many people with problems so challenging, they sometimes wanted to give up….…. Our therapy...
Where there is hurt, there is hope. This belief has fueled my passion for counseling over the last ten years. I work with my clients to empower them to resolve the stressors and hardships in their life. I also strive to help my clients achieve their goals. I have experience working through grief, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and conflict resolution with couples and individuals. I also hav...
Vulnerability is not easy. It can be really difficult to open up and expose your inner most thoughts and feelings to another person. Shame. Guilt. Frustration. Anxiety. Hopelessness. These are difficult feelings that most people want to run away from. However, when they come faster than we can manage, we begin tripping over these difficult thoughts and feelings and they can damage our ability t...
I specialize in helping people cultivate their strengths and improve relationships. Perhaps you are experiencing an unexpected challenge, or are in a relationship that is falling apart. Perhaps raising children has become stressful, or you are unhappy without understanding why. I have helped individuals and couples who are feeling disconnected, dealing with affairs, or overwhelmed by stress....
I offer counseling to individual adults and couples. Counseling happens best when there is trust between the client and counselor. I offer a safe and supportive environment so my clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to help clients help themselves by providing tools to affect change in their lives and to understand the meaning behind feelings and behaviors. Counseling invol...
*Saturday morning availability coming soon! To bring my best expertise to our work together, I've dedicated a career (and a whole lot of bookshelf space) towards cultivating a deep and specialized understanding of the experiences of anxiety, depression, and grief. During this uncertain time, you may notice a decline in your mental health. You may find yourself wanting someone to process with. Y...
If you are reading this, you are probably searching for a professional you can talk to about some struggles, because so far what you've tried hasn't worked. To be honest, if you come to see me I'm not going to fix your problems for you; however, I will help you find a way through them and share some proven techniques to help you get where you want to go! I have over 15 years experience helping...
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors tha...
I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I have had the privilege of working with many children, adolescents, adults, couples and families who are dealing with a multitude of issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, problem behaviors, substance abuse, co-dependency). I incorporate mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based techniques to help facilitate change and bring ab...
We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variet...
Are you concerned about your child's social interactions? I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked for private, nonprofit, and governmental facilities in both outpatient and residential behavioral settings. I specialize in child/adolescent and young adult behavioral health. From my multifaceted background, I have learned techniques that promote self- discovery with a fun approach t...
I am currently only accepting patients for psychological testing. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults manage and decrease their anxiety. While anxiety can be a part of daily life, at times it becomes debilitating or distressing. I work with my clients to find a way to balance daily stress while still finding enjoyment in life. Additionally, I am trained and qualified to provide...
I see my role as a therapist as helping clients discover their true selves by understanding the impact that the past has on current relationships. I believe that therapy should be a nonjudgmental place in which people feel comfortable to explore aspects of themselves that they may keep hidden from others. Through the transforming power of a therapeutic relationship, people can heal from past...
