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
Sometimes the world seems against you. Fear and anxiety overwhelm you and motivate much of your decision making and interactions with others. Feelings of inferiority and guilt prevent you from achieving your goals. Isolation and withdrawal seem like the most comfortable choice, but these do not lead you to happiness and satisfaction. You feel ashamed of your pain and your past, but these do not...
Much of our lives are series of automatic reactions and habits. In between being in these autopilot modes, we can have moments of awareness something isn’t quite right or we envision our life differently. In our work together, I will utilize our relationship to help expand your awareness and move toward acceptance and deciding on an appropriate action. My role is to provide safety, security and...
I am passionate about helping clients discover what it is you need in the present moment to move forward and bring peace and happiness into their lives. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mental health symptoms. I incorporate person-centered, holistic, and evidence based techniques to create a collaborative process tailored to each individual. I wil...
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Your story matters, and it matters to me. All of our stories are unique and different. How you think about yourself affects many aspects of your life, that you may not even be aware of. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that is HIPAA compliant for you to for a therapeutic alliance that both of us create. It is your story and your place to be heard &...
I help families and individuals create solutions to overwhelming life challenges. By using proven, evidence-backed treatment approaches, I provide you with the tools to accomplish the change you want. I work with parents to develop practical strategies that change unhelpful behaviors and create emotional stability for their children. In addition to working with children, I enjoy helping...
Dr. De Guzman is a seasoned bilingual Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years in academia, research, and as practitioner, who believes in the power of human resilience. She uses evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of life of people dealing with challenging situations due to mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, environmental stress, and others. She specializes in substanc...
Taking the first step toward seeking capable and compassionate mental health help takes courage! It may be one of the most important decisions when experiencing emotional distress of crisis. Terry brings clarity and knowledge to the counseling experience. She is committed in helping clients find hope, healing and stability in a world of overwhelming complexity and unintended stressful life even...
You don't have to go through life's challenges alone. Whether you are experiencing issues in your relationship or going through a life transition that leaves you feeling stuck or hopeless, I can help you. With my help you can gain clarity of your needs and longings, build courage to share and ask for them, recognize the negative cycle that keeps you stuck and learn how to interrupt it, recogniz...
I prioritize healthy relationships- with others, with ourselves, and with the world around us. I see the need for deeper emotional and physiological understanding to identify where we can become stuck with ourselves and in our relationships. I seek to create a space for introspection and self-compassion in the therapist-client relationship so that you can explore your authentic narrative, your...
Life can get tough sometimes. Maybe we are going through a difficult breakup or struggling to find reasons to like ourselves or even just getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tasks we have to complete on a weekly basis. Life is hard and sometimes we don't know how to manage it or we don't believe we have adequate support in our lives to help us get through it. These struggles, as well as...
I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, and other conditions by integrating and customizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I believe that a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere are vital to relieving your symptoms and fostering growth....
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” (Henry Stanley Haskins). Your inner strengths can be fostered and expanded by working together in a supportive environment, so you'll feel a greater sense of control over your concerns rather than a sense that your concerns control you. We will collaborate to address and manage challenges including...
Clients tend to come see me when they are struggling with substance use and co-occurring concerns. Whether someone wants to stop using, examine their use, or are here due to external pressures, each stage of change and individual goals are supported. I can offer a safe and non-judgemental space, provide hope and encouragement through difficult times and challenges, while assisting each towards ...
Life is an ever shifting journey that proves more challenging at certain times than others. The challenges that we face are unique to each of us. It is my belief and the reason this work continues to be my passion, that having safe, compassionate, skilled relationships are what heal us and support our agency (I can!). As a therapist, I strive to offer work that is reparative and restorative to ...
Are you seeking hope and happiness? Individuals, couples, and families will find a place to find peace, hope and happiness…without judgment. I will help you work towards greater self-acceptance as you identify your goals for counseling in a relaxed environment. We will explore your past and discuss a variety of present concerns in an effort to reach your future goals. You are worth finding hope...
