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
**Not currently accepting new clients** I’m a big believer that therapy doesn’t have to be buttoned-up or artificial. It should be comfortable and real. I prefer to facilitate a casual, collaborative, & affirming environment where we can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind and empower you to explore who you are and how you relate to others. I work with individuals, couples,...
If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who loves working with parents, adolescents, and adults in order to help them...
We are all living in uncertain times: the COVID-19 pandemic; massive unemployment; financial insecurity; political turmoil—any of these individually are extremely challenging but all at once and they can be overwhelming. Change is constant. We all need someone we can trust to talk about our fears, our hopes, and our pain. Let a skilled therapist with over 30 years of experience help you find yo...
I have experience working with individuals who have a history of trauma, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder, relationship difficulties, attachment, and self-esteem issues. I utilize evidence-based practices to help my clients navigate their issues, and I work to build a relationship with my clients to...
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. Are you, your child, or a loved one seeking assistance with life's many challenges? I work with a variety of populations and presenting concerns. I specialize in helping my clients identify their own strengths and assist them in taking the first steps towards creating a happier, healthier, more courageous version of...
Are you struggling with addiction? Are you trying to navigate the trials of your life? Are you trying to find balance in your life again? Or for the first time? I love working with clients who are motivated for change and are willing to put in the hard work. I love helping clients solve their puzzles and find what they need and want in their lives. I also welcome any partners or family members ...
I am a psychotherapist and breath work practitioner based in the SF Bay Area and offering services online throughout CA. I utilize integrative wellness practices to support my clients in releasing negative beliefs, processing difficult emotions, healing past wounds and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. I work from a relational framework, meaning that I believe the authentic...
I believe that we all have the resources within us to heal, and yet sometimes we need a little help. The right connection between a therapist/client can help start that healing. Maybe your teenager is sullen and isolated. Maybe you are in love and scared to be truly seen by another. Maybe there’s an angry side of you that your family doesn’t understand and a vulnerable side that is too scary to...
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and quarantine. My principle areas of expertise are working with couples, children, teens, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of stresses in their lives caused by relationship difficulties, family conflict, work/career...
Are you living a life you're excited to live, a life that reflects your soul mission, or is there a bigger life out there calling your name? With my specialized training in energy medicine, nature-based spiritualities, and intuitive development, I offer a deeper therapeutic approach than traditional Western psychology typically allows for. In combining a psychospiritual approach with grounded...
Our most rewarding relationships can also be some of our most challenging; Family. Contained within that one little word are hopes & dreams, the past & future, traditional & unique roles, and a whole lot of unspoken messages that both inspire us to greater heights and hold us back. I am here to support families as they navigate these dynamics. Family Wellness is what it's all about, and your...
*****Accepting Telehealth clients only at this time*****Thank you for taking a step toward healing. Whatever circumstances have led you to this website, please know that you are taking action to empower yourself. Are your emotions presenting a challenge for you to manage? Perhaps some of your behaviors are no longer helping you get the results you want. Are past experiences hindering your abili...
I am very dedicated to my clients. I work in a reflective and empathetic style, and offer collaborative input toward their personal growth and self-compassion. I strive to build a welcoming partnership with them over time, in which they can feel safe to verbalize and explore their true feelings within a supportive and trusting clinical alliance. By gradually deepening their own awareness of...
There are times in life when it seems that circumstances will overwhelm and swallow us whole. Are you blindsided by the intensity of emotions like sadness fear and guilt? Do You feel alone with your thoughts and feelings, like you're just faking being okay, while inside it feels like your life has come apart? Are you feeling down, overwhelmed by stress and worry? Do you find that you are...
Micah works with adults of all demographics and backgrounds who are working to become their best selves and are seeking professional structure to help them through a difficult season in life. This includes proficiency in depression, anxiety, trauma, phase of life transition, codependency, self-harm, suicidality, and self-esteem issues. Micah has extensive knowledge in working with families and...
