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
In life we may face some difficult experiences which can leave us feeling defeated, scared, or overwhelmed. You don't have to handle it alone. Making the decision to go into therapy may be difficult, but therapy can be a space in which you experience comfort, healing, and growth. As every person is unique, so is my approach to working with each client. With clients of all ages, I emphasize...
It takes courage to reach out for support. Often people reach out when their usual strategies to manage their life fail, and they feel stuck. Are you feeling like you can't think or talk your way out of your unhappiness? The role of the therapist is as a facilitator or guide to help you identify the patterns that are no longer working for you, and develop strategies to heal and change. I will w...
It is said that to the degree that you can't experience pain is to the degree that you can't experience joy. To be human is to feel and to feel is to experience both joy and sadness and everything in between. As a therapist, I help people experience joy unencumbered by losses and disappointments of the past, or by present day difficulties. I believe people heal in relationship, therefore my goa...
Things look great on the outside, people think you have it all, but on the inside you are struggling. You can't sleep, you are anxious and depressed and your relationship is suffering. If the strategies that have always worked to help you hold it together aren't working anymore, I can teach you better ways of meeting your needs. By working with me, you can learn to eliminate trauma, reduce your...
Currently my practice is full for counseling and coaching services only. Please contact Eugene Neurofeedback for referrals for "Counseling with Neurofeedback" and to get on waitlist (541-513-8049). Personal Statement: I enjoy being a helpful guide on your heart healing journey. My ideal client is very motivated towards personal growth and is an active participant in the work we do together. I...
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, courage is that quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' Dealing with life's challenges requires a great amount of strength and courage. Whether for you or your child, sometimes the most courageous act of all is asking for someone to help you during the difficult times. My hope is to be this person for you as your therapist....
Do you feel like your life is lacking joy; clouded by stress, anxiety and depression? Or do you find yourself constantly arguing with your partner? Do you yearn for peace in a chaotic home? Let me walk with you on your journey as you develop new insights and learn skills that will renew the peace and joy in your life. I can help you deepen your friendship with your partner, create increased...
"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." -Carl Bard. Are you feeling stuck? Unsure of how to make lasting change in your life? Feeling overwhelmed with stress? Sometimes, a fresh perspective can make a world of difference. Therapy can create opportunity for fresh perspective so you can create a "brand new ending." My approa...
Are you searching to find meaning and struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and your life? I believe that given an environment of dignity, respect, compassion and unconditional positive regard, every person can tap into their own resiliency, achieve personal growth and realize their own unique potential.I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working as a therapist,...
:: CURRENTLY ON A WAIT LIST UNTIL FEBRUARY 1ST :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to he...
Rui Dolen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescent, young adults, and adults. Rui has extensive clinical experience working in community mental health which gave her the opportunity to specialize in trauma-informed care and treatment. Rui is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) which is a holistic, mindfulness and attachment-base...
"When the road of life takes a tough turn, a psychologist can help" Life can be hard. Life can be joyous. The inevitable complications of events-career choices, marriage, children, moving, illness and death-are both normal and stressful. A psychologist can help. My work is a collaboration in which we explore and navigate your life challenges. The goal is to devise a unique and personal path tha...
Continually feeling sad, anxious or hopeless can make you feel like this cycle in your life will never end. Feeling stuck, numb, or helpless can feel downright frustrating some days. Racing thoughts and negative thoughts seem to take up continual space in your head that just won't turn off - "I'm not good enough," "Is this person judging me right now?" "Everyone is looking at me," "I'm so...
If you feel unsuccessful, unproductive, unloved, overwhelmed by your own or other people expectations; stressed at work, home, or feel professionally and socially inadequate; or if you are going through sudden crises, trauma, loss, disruptive transitions such as job loss, divorce, and migration, then these problems could be addressed, transformed, and healed through counseling process. My...
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." -Carl Rogers. When people are given effective tools to manage their stressors, they are able to see their full potential. People have an immense ability to cultivate compassion for themselves and others when provided a caring, nonjudgmental and safe environment within which to explore their feelings and...
