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 a Licensed Professional Counselor I offer support and encouragement in a safe and confidential environment. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and their families to resolve a number of mental health issues. I have had extensive trainings in the treatment of trauma, play therapy and I am an approved LPC supervisor for new professionals. I am an EMDR trained therapist. EMDR...
Do you worry all the time or easily get stressed out? Do you feel panicky around others or when leaving home? Do you have fears that you would like to overcome? Do you have negative thoughts that you'd like to stop? Do you keep doing things over and over that seem senseless? Do you have physical symptoms when you're worried? Do you think you'll never get that job, spouse, house, or other goals?...
For the more discerning client who prefers action-oriented sessions to traditional therapy, my sessions are designed to be brief, solution-focused, and trimmed of unnecessary fat. We will identify the problem, troubleshoot the solution, and implement a strategy to fix it. Whether your struggle is internal or relational, there is no such thing as a problem without a solution. I work primarily wi...
My patients are real people with real struggles. Some have experienced unspeakable traumas in their past and some are struggling to get through their day. They come from all different seasons in life but share a common goal of desiring a fuller, healthier, and happier life. It is my goal to help hurting people. I specialize in trauma. I enjoy working to strengthen secure attachments with...
"No one understands how I feel" "Why is life so hard?" Have you had similar thoughts? Are you tired of not living the life you want due to life stress, relationship issues or sex addiction? Then we should talk. Are you tired of doing this alone? You don't have to, we can work together to reach your goals. If you are ready for positive change, I want to hear about your situation and work with yo...
**I am not taking new clients at this time** I provide psychotherapy and counseling services to adolescents, adults and families in need of support. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of hope, healing and transformation. My counseling interests include helping those struggling with stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, life transitions,...
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, my practice focus is on adult issues of work/life balance, relationship issues, managing depression and anxiety, as well as substance use and compulsive behaviors. Grounded in client-centered and humanistic philosophies of growth and change, my style is active, collaborative and respectful. As an artist trained as a psychotherapist, I believe stron...
I believe that it is my role to act as a guide and facilitator to assist you in reaching your own answers that are authentic to you as an individual. Together we will explore your questions and/or concerns, come up with reachable therapeutic goals, and work as a team to achieve these goals. I utilize both verbal and non-verbal techniques in my practice. My approach is eclectic and these techniq...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS via Telehealth! I enjoy working with clients as they gain insight into their struggles so they can identify healthy tools to overcome those struggles. My clients will encounter a non-judgmental and caring environment that promotes growth, healing and empowerment. Because everyone comes to therapy with unique challenges and values, I use an individualized approach to meet...
My approach to therapy is diverse and eclectic. Through counseling, individuals can increase their quality of life; achieve a healthy balance in life through enhancing self-awareness, personal growth, empowerment, and emotional healing. I use a variety of theoretical approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. Some of these theories include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical...
How do you treat yourself? Can you say you treat yourself with the same compassion and care you show your family? Your friends? Your partner? Are you your best supporter or your biggest critic? We should talk! My passion is working with adults who are not satisfied with their relationships - with friends, family, or significant others. You deserve to feel loved and important, I want to help you...
Life's struggles and challenges can often be overwhelming to such a degree that you may sometimes feel stuck and doubtful that change is possible. I have spent many years dedicated to helping people feel more empowered to overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors, heal from painful experiences, develop more meaningful and satisfying relationships, and identify and enhance their strengt...
I believe most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship, and for the past 23 years I have strived to provide a safe and trusting environment where my clients feel free to express their pain and heartache during the healing process. I am joined in my work with my miniature Australian Shepherd, Kippy. Utilizing art, play, sand and talk therapy, my treatment plans incorporate...
I specialize in work with young children and teens using play therapy as the primary modality as well sand tray therapy. Children dealing with developmental challenges including behavior problems, trauma, foster care and adoption. I have had a lot of success supporting parents through coaching and consultation as well as working with teachers and educators to encourage success for the client an...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship, as individual as the people in the room. Often the work involves slowing down and creating a secure space for being open, curious and able to revisit and make sense of thoughts, memories and feelings that give rise to present difficulties. I'm especially attentive to your higher powers of perception and positive self determination. Together we resolve...
