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 parent, nothing is worse than seeing your child in emotional pain. Through counseling and interventions, I help children and teens work through adverse situations and heal. Life transitions such as moving, parent's separation or divorce, loss of friendships and/or peer problems cause problems with mood and emotional regulation. If you are concerned about your child or teen, please contact ...
A vast majority of my experience is with substance abuse and mental health including the residual effects from substance abuse (i.e., family of origin, relationships and work concerns). I treat people with these issues with dignity and respect in a non-judgmental environment. My expertise includes: relapse prevention, emotion regulation, coping skills, impulse control and anger management. My...
We focus on what's strong to become even stronger. Increase confidence for energy, realistic optimism, purpose, and passion, while honoring intuition, dignity and values. Harness dreams and ideas with a grounded, individualized approach. Regardless of your initial goal, look forward to experiencing a richer, better life today -- with added strength, creativity, zest, and tools for your future. ...
My practice is built on respect for human resiliency: our ability to move forward from great difficulty and deep hurts as well as break patterns that are no longer serving us. I approach my clients with warmth and curiosity and seek to nurture a holding space that feels safe to address whatever unique concerns they bring. In sessions, I am engaged and accessible. I start with clients’ present...
I view myself as an agent for change and growth. I am here to help you decide how you want to fully live life. I respect where you are and what is important to you, moving forward in your life. I have a great deal of experience with anxiety and mood related issues as they affect children, teens and adults. I am committed to developing multiple skills and tools to effectively help others find...
I approach therapeutic work grounded in the belief that a person's desire to feel safe in therapy is crucial to their success in therapy. I believe that helping people live the life they imagined often requires an eclectic therapeutic approach. I work from the belief that each client has different needs that require different approaches. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered,...
I invite you to end the war within yourself. Do you struggle with unwelcome emotions such as depression, anxiety or hostility? Do these lead to unwanted behaviors such as over-eating, over-spending or over-working, or dysfunctional relationship patterns such as passivity or distancing? You are a unique individual. My job is to match the therapy approach to your personality and needs. Clients te...
Our lives are full of challenging and stressful circumstances, both in the world we live and within ourselves. The way we react, respond and relate to our inner and outer experiences determines how we feel and how we see ourselves. Psychotherapy is about getting support, developing understanding and insight into the nature of our personal and relational problems, and learning tools and skills t...
PLEASE ASK ABOUT TELECOUNSELING I have over 30 years of experience helping people of all ages and from diverse cultures. My approach to counseling is to be personal, casual, and practical - to help you find healthy and productive ways to manage the concerns that have brought you for counseling. Like most therapists I use a variety of approaches such as talk therapy, mindfulness based cognitive...
#Accepting New Clients# Telehealth # Has trauma negatively impacted your life? The trauma could have been physical, emotional, or psychological; the trauma could be from childhood or recent past. Unresolved trauma can result in PTSD, substance abuse, depression, relationship problems, and anxiety. I work from a strength based and client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and...
I believe in focusing not just on the individual client but the whole family in treatment, offering not only one on one child counseling, individual adolescent and adult counseling, but parenting and family sessions. At times individual sessions are the best approach due to the unique needs of the client, these being offered for children, adolescents and adults. With over 17 years of experience...
Accepting new clients. I recently relocated to Orange County and initially was helping start another medical practice but now am focusing back on my therapy practice. I have a newly renovated office in the Mission Medical Tower. I have availability during the day and Wednesday evening in person or via video. I specialize is helping people with anxiety, depression, and relational problems. I wor...
Do I need therapy? Is there something wrong with me if I do? These kinds of questions deeply concern one dissatisfied with his life. A person who enters my practice is interested in improving quality in his life. Feeling lonely, confused, stuck and frustrated interfere with living a full, rich life. Failed or unrewarding relationships; unsuccessful or disappointing work/career situations are cl...
PRACTICE IS FULL/ NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I encourage everyone to find a therapist who is a good fit, who listens and understands you, and also helps you to make the changes you want to make in your life. A therapist might be right for one person, but not for the next. I have had over 20 years experience working with children, teens, and adults and my approach varies depending on each person'...
Life presents many challenges and there are times when we need the help and support of others. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed, having relationship problems or feeling stuck, therapy can make difference . Change begins with you ! I work with individuals, couples and families who are impacted by substance abuse and mental health disorders. I provide support, guidance and education t...
