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
NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR VIDEO/ONLINE COUNSELING SESSIONS. I specialize in empowering teen and college girls as they journey through adolescence and enter young adulthood. I help girls develop the tools they need to have strong peer and family relationships, make healthy choices, build confidence/self-esteem, and Be Happy! I offer convenient intake, individual, and group counseling sessions...
For over 25 years as a clinician I remain passionate in helping children, adolescents and families who are struggling with emotional issues and challenges. I provide services for a variety of issues for children and teens ages 3-18. My patient and compassionate approach promotes healing and positive changes. I utilize a strength based treatment to empower children and teens to be successful and...
All too often, couples will start to notice circular patterns of conflicts that keep coming up within their relationships before they seek out help. I work to help individuals and couples take a new perspective toward ongoing problems that help to break relationships down over time. Often, resentments between people are built from disrespect, emotional neglect, pursuit and withdrawal effect,...
Sometimes LIFE gets HARD. I can help. In addition to my education, skills and professional training, I offer insight from 40+ years of my own LIFE experiences. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I am an advocate for better WHOLE health; Health of Spirit, Soul, Body, and Mind. I have specialized training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Duke Integrative...
Do you feel that your not living life to its full potential? Is stress, anxiety, or depression dictating you or your child's daily living? Are you a parent who's feeling overwhelmed and looking for support or guidance? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are at the right place! I can help you; I assure you that no matter how difficult you feel your situation is, I am here to help...
Taking the time to reflect and process our life experiences is important for personal growth, healthy relationships, and general well-being. Therapy provides a safe space to explore behavioral patterns, validate experiences, and move towards positive change. I have an empathetic and collaborative approach when interacting with children, adolescents and families. I am skilled in supporting paren...
Do you and your partner constantly feel misunderstood by each other? Relationships can be challenging; learning the communication skill set we all need to express ourselves authentically to our partners is what I can offer couples. Understanding your own feelings first, learning emotional language to communicate those feelings, and learning how to listen and be heard in your relationship is the...
Are you a parent who has found that managing your teen's emotions, behaviors and school performance a bigger challenge than you thought? Are you seeking support on how to set appropriate healthy boundaries while still maintaining a loving relationship with others? Are you wondering how to improve your situation? I can help you by exploring the challenges you are facing and empower you, to...
"I don't feel like me anymore." "I feel overwhelmed with my problems and I don't know how to change things." If you have had these kinds of thoughts, you are not alone. Many people find that life stresses, strained relationships, and difficult emotions are hard to handle. You don't have to do it alone. Counseling provides a safe place to talk about your experiences and helps you feel better. Ho...
I specialize in work with children ages 2 to 11. These children tend to struggle with a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression to anger and behavioral issues. I also work with children and families who have adoption and/or foster care backgrounds. I have experience working with children who are struggling with issues related to giftedness; often times being Talented and Gifted (TAG) com...
Even in moments when what we were born with (i.e., nature), how we were raised (i.e., nurture), or our capacity to act in our best interests (i.e., abilities) may seem to come up short in dealing with life's challenges, each of us has the capacity to compassionately challenge ourselves to get to where we want to be. A psychotherapist can be a partner in the journey to understanding and acceptin...
I believe that each step we take towards self-reflection and relational understanding helps break down powerful patterns that make us feel stuck and hopeless. Giving your emotions a voice can be a freeing and validating experience. It is my role to help this process happen in a way that is safe and meaningful to bring hope and awareness into your life. I have spent the past 12+ years working wi...
My work with my clients is active and collaborative. I see adults, adolescents, and younger children in the context of family therapy. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I have 30+ years experience working with people to enhance their lives and relationships, problem solve, and make decisions. I use a CBT approach; also, EMDR to treat trauma, anxiety, and fears. I am currently do...
I strive to create a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. I have a compassionate and attentive style, and I often use humor. I engage the mind, body, heart and spirit and I am interested in Western psychological thought as well as Eastern spirituality and wisdom traditions. Although I have been primarily trained in a psychodynamic approach, I have also received training in...
I provide a safe and respectful space for clients seeking to make meaning out of life. We explore the perspective you bring as we address issues in your life. Providing a warm, inviting environment I create an opportunity to work on life transitions and issues that affect relationships. I work with people of all ages passing through developmental life stages that cause stress, anxiety, depressi...
