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
After completing my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas, I began work as a case manager in mental health. I married into the military and moved to various states while pursuing my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Throughout my education, I was provided the opportunity to study and practice many approaches to be able to provid...
Are you trying to handle it all and you just don't feel like your succeeding in any area of your life. You might feel depressed or like you're grieving the loss of the way it used to be, or you might be feeling stressed and anxious about the uncertain future. Those once automatically established boundaries (school, work, home, social or family time) are no longer there. I can help by assisting ...
You're here because you can't do it alone anymore. You need help to shake the stuck feeling and wonder if depression, anxiety, co-dependency [or insert struggle of choice] are winning this battle. You try to quit old habits and form healthier habits, but to no avail. You want to be in relationships that build you up but, more often than not, you feel doubt. Your self-esteem is in question. You...
I have been working in the counseling profession for over 16 years. My area of expertise is People With Disability, children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. In my work, I utilize an eclectic style of counseling; continuing this further, I do exclusively support family system therapy, person centered and solution focus therapy. I believe that family interactions and communication...
Do you ever wonder how some people seem to genuinely enjoy life while you may struggle just to make it through the day? Are you feeling overwhelmed or even trapped by your current circumstances? Do you have goals for yourself but struggle to muster up enough motivation just to make it through the work day? Perhaps you are confused with knowing how to best help a loved one who is struggling? Wha...
Are you having some kind of problem in your life that you feel might be helped by a professional counselor? I am available to help with many kinds of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, alcohol and drug issues, and many others. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you to identify and address your problems....
I am a therapist with 30+ years experience. As I build a relationship with my clients I integrate traditional therapy with innovative "best practice" tools. I help people become strong at the broken places in their life so they can move forward with peace and confidence. When I am assisting adults, I come along side of them and we work together as a team to find positive resolutions. With child...
Most of us feel unprepared in the face of many of life's challenges and we all need help navigating difficult junctures and transitions. Depression and anxiety can be overwhelming and debilitating, as can chronic health conditions and struggles in relationships. I work with adults from a variety of backgrounds, orientations and age groups. My experience includes individual and group work with...
My therapeutic approach recognizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as an essential element in the therapy process. I look to collaborate with clients to identify and develop treatment goals and objectives and empower clients to take charge of the design and direction of your life. I utilize a balance of acceptance and change strategies to identify problems and generate effective...
I love working with young adults. Right now your lives are filled with choices and decisions, and you may be trying to develop deep, long-lasting relationships. You've got so many life transitions going on all at once, and it can be very confusing! If you also have emotional pain happening in your life at the same time, you may feel "stuck" in moving forward. There's so much to look forward to ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults and young adults. I approach the therapeutic relationship with genuine curiosity, openness and warmth and seek to provide a comfortable environment for you to explore your concerns. I see the therapeutic process as an opportunity for you to gain personal insight so that you may achieve satisfacti...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in private practice since 2013. Throughout my career I have worked with adolescents, adults, and families on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, conflict resolution, and relationship issues. Over time my practice has become more focused on couples and families; especially families in transition, which could incl...
My specialty lies in working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced grief/loss and/or are dealing with residual trauma. I have an extensive history of working with pre-adolescent and adolescent girls in individual and group settings. I also offer counseling from a Christian perspective; utilizing a biblical approach to create coping skills in response to life stressors. I...
I am unable to accept new clients until summer 2021. Please do not contact. I believe it takes strength and courage to acknowledge difficult experiences, feelings and life stressors. Sometimes things can build up individually or within relationships and become overwhelming. My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative to help facilitate growth and change. I am a licensed professional counse...
Therapy makes life better. It does so in ways that are both clear and concrete and somewhat mysterious. Maybe you arrive with a set goal -- manage anxiety, find a better job, or get more from a stalled relationship. Or maybe you're experiencing a more generalized state of existential discomfort or depression -- grappling with how to find meaning in life, a sense of cosmic isolation, or fear of...
