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
On the surface, you seem poised, confident and put-together. Your well-paying job and stellar lifestyle hide the pain, guilt, and self-doubt. Going back and forth, trying to figure it out by yourself is not working. You've been trying to manage the stress and anxiety of your relationships but are feeling let down, stuck and fed up. Getting in your own way and self-sabotaging keeps you in an...
I believe that people are capable of making changes in their life and that is why I do what I do. I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral perspective which means that I help clients examine their thought processes and how those processes drive their behavior. I also believe that we all have the resources in ourselves to find solutions to our problems. Mindfulness has become a well-kno...
ATTENTION COUPLES AND YOUNG ADULTS: Do you try to communicate but never feel heard and understood? Are you struggling with hurt from the past that has been weighing you down? Do you feel like you will never be good enough? Do you feel hopeless and unmotivated trying to meet your goals or connect with your partner? Wondering why you keep making the SAME mistakes over and over again? Does all thi...
I help each client in the process of becoming an authentic self who is capable in all areas of life. I help people working in business, healthcare, the arts, education, along with emerging adults, and university students. My clients are sensitive, bright, and want to learn. My goals for each client are: To improve decision making and problem-solving abilities, To reduce the effects of pain and...
** I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ** ALL SESSIONS DONE BY TELEHEALTH AT THIS TIME** I currently offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I provide parent guidance, substance abuse treatment and advanced level trauma processing for those who want it. I have been in the field since 2005 and worked for 10 years at Children's Hospital Boston before relocating to the upper valle...
You should be proud of yourself for seeking to improve your mental health with therapy. Sometimes relationships can affect your mental health and other times our mental health can affect our relationships. Which ever is the case for you, I'd love to help you. Anxiety and Depression are on the upswing with all that is going on in our world today. Past experiences can interfer with your personal ...
In my practice, I provide services for adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transition challenges or trauma. In addition, I serve transgender and non-binary individuals. Another population I work with are those who experience sensory processing sensitivity also know as HSPs (Highly Sensitive People). I utilize the Trauma Resiliency Model when working wit...
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the...
My goal is to help clients discover practical solutions to lead a more connected and fulfilling life. I believe that the strengths and qualities that enable us to heal, overcome and thrive are already within. My approach is an interweaving of mind and body interventions. Together, we will get to the root of the fears, negative thought patterns, or relational dynamics that may be standing in the...
I am an integrative mind-body practitioner and yoga therapist. Somatic coaching and embodied presence training is my specialty as a compassionate healer. Together we reach into your calm center to welcome and transform stress from life's natural challenges. With new practices you open to creative ways to learn, heal and perform. As we center with mindful breathing and simple movements you will...
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, fears, anger, relationship, or family problems? Has balancing personal life and work become too much? These are all examples of our response to stress. Some people are dealing with everyday stressors and others bring traumatic experiences into the mix. When trauma collides with stress, life becomes challenging. Addressing these issues is both rewarding ...
Are you stuck in a pattern that disrupts your happiness? Do you feel hurt, confused, or overwhelmed? I provide a safe environment where we can explore blocks, fears, & struggles. I'll work with you to understand unhealthy patterns, focus on your strengths, persevere through personal obstacles, & develop alternative choices. If you are looking to make changes in your life please consider my...
I have three main areas of focus. * Helping adults reduce depression and anxiety. * Empowering individuals who are struggling specifically with social anxiety. * Improving communication in relationships (at work, with friends, with family members and/or partners). Therapy is an active endeavor. I am a warm and supportive therapist, but I will also challenge you. We will start wherever you are a...
As both a clinical psychologist and a Certified Martha Beck life coach, I am well suited for treating both mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD) and helping people reach goals that have felt unattainable. I can help you to decrease symptoms that are making your life feel unbearable at times, improve coping and problem-solving strategies, build on your strengths, and devel...
I've worked in clinical social work for nearly 30 years. I have a perspective that understands anxiety issues, especially during life transitions. However, I recognize the resilience that allows each of us to survive and thrive. I believe that effective therapy bridges the gap between anxiety and that resilience.My experiences in domestic violence, in hospitals with seriously ill patients, with...
