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’ve experienced some traumatic events in your life. Immediately afterwards, you might feel shock and denial. Longer term reactions might be unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. It can be hard to move on with life. I can help you find positive ways to manage your emotions. I am trained in trauma treatment and in EMDR (...
Congratulations on taking steps to getting support! Therapy is a way to not feel so alone with our pain, change our thoughts and behaviors so they are more adaptive and healthy, and allow us to live in a more expansive way. I see you as the expert on you, and my role as an expert in healing, together we collaborate to get you where you want to be in life. Brain science, attachment theory...
I work well with a client who has experienced some type of sexual, psychological, or religious trauma in their lives. In my sessions with this client, first I assess the level of trauma, help the client to build rapport with me, as well as trust. Secondly, I work to rebuild the client's life in terms of symptom management. Thirdly, the client and I form a partnership to improve relationship...
Could your relationship be enhanced? I assist couples who are looking to restore a struggling relationship as well as those looking to strengthen an already good situation. I have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. It is not uncommon for pornography to be a reason relationships are struggling. If you are finding that pornography is corrupting your life and/or your relationship...
Helping people to uncover the root cause of stress and how to manage it with the goal of living a happier life. I help people in a direct, positive & uplifting way, using various stress relief therapies along with the exploration of the subconscious through the use of clinical hypnotherapy. I believe that through education along with a focused therapeutic approach yields the most successful...
Welcome! I am passionate about my work and take great pride in the therapeutic relationships I have built overtime with my clients, which is why I believe in tailoring counseling to each individuals unique needs. Therapy is most effective when a trusting relationship exists between a counselor & the client. Some relationships hurt us while others are meant to heal. I believe that my job isn't t...
I am clinical psychologist specializing in work with tweens, teens, young adults, adults, and their parents. While I am intensively trained in both DBT and CBT, I truly believe in an individual approach. Basically I believe in doing what works best for each client. I have an open, honest and straightforward approach. I see my role as working with individuals to help them help themselves. I beli...
In my 37+ years of counseling experience, I have helped thousands of people. I have extensive experience working with the Christian community and also have clients with no religious backround. I can work on issues like anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addiction,and grief. Having worked 15 years in psychiatric hospital settings has helped by exposing me to people dealing with serious issues. My...
As a therapist and life coach I work with teens and adults. I have found that getting healthy and happy takes work but is simple. I work with clients that are ready to feel better. I help you build a foundation with skills and knowledge so you can move forward towards your personal goals with more ease, grace, and self-love. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, stress...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. I have been working in the clinical field since 1999. My passion is working directly with people who are experiencing challenges and assisting them through difficult...
Are you a busy professional or a business owner who is overwhelmed, struggling with burnout, depression, or anxiety? Perhaps you are tired of overthinking and feeling guilty about not being productive. You realize that people can't relate to the demands in your life and asking for help is difficult for you to do. Suffering in silence is no longer an option. It's time to accept the help that you...
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While you may have successfully pushed through previous problems, it's not uncommon to feel stuck when problems arise where extra support and guidance can help. I primarily work with women and late adolescent females. My client focus includes working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression and postpartum depression. My goal is t...
I am passionate about collaborating with you in moving your life towards a more whole, productive and vibrant self. I will assist you, being directive when appropriate, but with grace and patient sensitivity. I love to help individuals, couples, families and organizations develop their communication skills; and thereby, improve their relationships and overall family and organizational lives. I...
Hello and welcome to my friendly practice. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and specialist who can greatly reduce your worry and anxiety, obsessive negative thoughts, and moods of depression. You will develop timeless skills to eliminate panic attacks, struggles with low self-esteem, resentments, and debilitating anger. My practice offers diagnostic evaluations, dialectical behavioral ther...
UP & DOWN & NO WHERE TO TURN? You've picked the right therapist! I've been in the counseling field for 30+ years & couldn't imagine doing anything else. I enjoy helping people "get on track" & go where they need to go to make changes & feel better. Establishing a connection with each person is a crucial component in therapy as this could assist the client achieve goal(s) faster. I enjoy working...
