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
If you are feeling dissatisfied with relationships (or the lack thereof), yourself, or other aspects of your life, therapy provides a space to understand what is preventing you from living a more fulfilling life and achieving your goals. However, therapy can also be a confusing place because it involves unknowns and going to places that we may fear the most. It is in taking the step into the...
My fundamental approach is Relational Therapy, meaning that my primary focus is on the relationship between client and therapist. Creating a healthy dynamic helps clients to reproduce the experience in their lives outside of therapy. As social creatures, humans thrive through connection with others. Being truly seen and understood by another person is key to the healing and the personal growth...
My clinical focus centers on treating adolescents and young adult women who may experience social and emotional distress. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustment and relational difficulties, as well as social skills building. I also have a heart for providing guidance to college students and adult women who are working through spiritual and identity formation. I am...
Hi, I'm Addie and I am a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor. I treat children ages 4 and older, adolescents, and adults. I help clients build upon their strengths while providing guidance to develop healthy coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques. I utilize an integrative approach to counseling to help develop a healthy life balance. **Please call the office at...
I believe that a person is truly capable of change, with the right knowledge and tools. I believe that each person is different and trauma affects each of us so differently. Learning how to cope and better our situation is meant to be unique for each person. I believe that there is no band-aid approach, in order to resolve one's suffering one must be ready to work hard and heal from the inside...
My passion is working with clients who are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors & want to learn new, healthier ways of coping with whatever might be going on in their lives that has resulted in their acting out. I also enjoy working with partners who have experienced some form of betrayal in their primary relationship & need a safe, nonjudgmental place to process their feelings. Many of ...
Are you worried about your marriage/relationship? Does it feel like you just can't be happy? Are you struggling with all the stressors in your life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And we know this is hard. You've likely be...
Over the past 5 years, I have been working with children ages 4 to 18 and their families in schools, homes, and community settings. In this work, I have focused on topics including depression, anxiety, anger management, grief, emotional regulation and communication skills. I also have experience assisting parents in behavior management and establishing a routine to implement at home. Working wi...
My goal is to personalize your care plan, and work collaboratively so you feel supported and heard. I value professionalism and honesty and will work hard for you and with you. I have extensive background knowledge in disability related issues and know the stress caregivers experience. I enjoy working with couples who want to strengthen their relationship or work on separating peacefully. I als...
I work from a collaborative and experiential approach and believe that you are the expert on your experience. I am here to come alongside and help guide you as you create and discover solutions. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, posttraumatic reactions, cognitive concerns, and co-morbid mental health and medical...
Community Counseling Center of Elk Grove has been located at Creekside Christian Church in the heart of Elk Grove for over 27 years. We offer professional Christian counseling for Sacramento, Lodi, Galt, Elk Grove & the surrounding community. Our mission is to provide struggling individuals, couples and families access to effective professional, affordable and discrete therapy services. If you ...
I specialize in Substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment. I currently offer EMDR therapy and have immediate availability. I am flexible in my treatment methods but specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Limited evening appointments available. I have an MSW from Saint Leo University (2015) and 4 years of clinical experience workin...
Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a deep sense of safety if clients are to risk creating the change they long for. I believe it is very important to cultivate a secure relationship. I use evidence based therapies and use an eclectic blend of person centered approaches to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to meet each client where they are at, help them identify their...
Do your emotions feel intense and overwhelming? Do you have difficult and combative relationships, often feeling as though your loved ones do not understand you? Do you feel like you're trapped in self-defeating patterns that make it hard for you to move forward with your life? Life is full of unexpected changes and challenges, but with the right tools we can find healthier and more effective w...
I have a passion for guiding individuals and families in overcoming emotional and situational challenges. My experience includes providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings as they navigate specific mental health diagnoses, trauma, addiction issues, grief and loss, body image issues, and interpersonal and family conflict. I implement a variety of strategies ...
