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
Do you feel, sad, anxious, misunderstood, and/or alone? Want to find happiness, feel better about yourself, and be more connected in your relationships? I am here to help! I work with individuals suffering from various symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and communication/relationship issues. Relationship issues are a primary focus, as our relationship are so integral to who we are and how w...
We all want a more permanent sense of happiness and well being. I'm here to help you overcome anxiety, replace bad habits, develop healthier relationships (especially with your children) and live the life you want to live. Often times our struggles in one area of our life impacts other areas. I take a comprehensive approach and work with you to improve all areas of your life. Online therapy...
Pathways Community Counseling Center provides high quality, low-cost counseling, psychotherapy, life skills and supportive services to individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. Our counselors offer help in addressing many situations that cause emotional stress, including, but not limited to: addictions, anxiety, anger, depression, family and relationship issues, domestic violen...
I am inspired by the innate human drive to heal. This healing is courageous, intimate, and deserving of honor and care. I bring compassion and respect for all the ways we humans adapt to survive. Together, we can find new ways of being that can liberate us from strategies that no longer serve us. I can help you holistically address a number of issues, such as: depression, anxiety, embodiment an...
Anxiety can leave you feeling isolated and alone without a pandemic! Maybe your stress level was building for a long while before all this. You're not sure when it started but you no longer feel confident, secure, or in control of your own body or thoughts. Anxiety, worry and stress have robbed you of time, energy, sleep, even dignity. Does anxiety make you avoid places, friendships or has even...
Taking time to find a therapist that meets your needs is an intelligent approach to change and growth. My clinical specialty is providing person-centered psychotherapy for adolescents, young adults, and their families with a focus on support, resilience, personal accountability, and meaningful self-change. My practice is informed by principals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Therapy...
I believe that therapy is a powerful force in dealing with the emotions and difficulties that arise in daily life. It is my belief that in order for therapy to be effective, there must be trust between the client and therapist. Drawing heavily on humanistic theory, I utilize a collaborative, integrative approach to psychotherapy. I use strengths-based interventions to develop a strong therapeut...
Tired of struggling with unhappiness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Exhausted from dealing with conflict or with trying to make a change? Overwhelmed by anger, fear, frustration, regret, or worry? I can help you learn to love and accept yourself, find the path to a fulfilling life, feel more connected in your relationships, and create a more calm and peaceful home. When you contact me, you can...
It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful...
Are you loosing sleep because thoughts are spinning in your head and just won’t stop? You may worry about decisions and that precious relationships are beyond repair. You long to be close to loved ones, and yet the conflicts make it painful and exhausting. You’ve probably tried many things, maybe even counseling, but you always get to a dead end. It seems wrong because you work so hard and shou...
I understand that the choice of a therapist is an important one. The trust that is built between the client and the therapist is important in determining how helpful therapy can be. I work hard to create a supportive therapeutic environment. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere and encourage people to talk at a pace that is comfortable for them. I believe that an individual ...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences. As a general practitioner, I also help with issues ranging from self-image, depression, and grief, to social and general anxiety, OC...
I am a Christian who happens to be a counselor. My ideal client is someone who desires the Christian perspective to compliment and complete therapy. However, you do not have to be a Christian to see me! My goal is to create a safe environment to share your intimate thoughts and feelings that have been difficult to process. I believe God made us to be relational and that our relationships heavil...
With 20+ years of professional and clinical experience, I value compassion and respect for clients as fundamental tools in accomplishing meaningful changes. I enjoy working with adults, including those intentionally exploring more meaning in their lives. Work is based on assessment, goals, and plan of action developed through a shared process. Certified as an EMDR therapist, I use EMDR to help...
Sexual issues, relationship problems, and traumatic experiences can be difficult to discuss. You may feel embarrassed or think you are the only one who is suffering from these problems. As your therapist, I can assure you that you are not alone, and together we can design a plan to move forward. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, sexual dysfunction,...
