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
During this time of uncertainty, there is still help to be offered: whether you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, or are you just feeling down. My goal is to help you meet your goals so that you can return to living a happy and productive life. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I practice from a compassionate and non-judgmental perspective; and I...
Amber believes people have the wisdom to heal themselves, but sometimes we need guidance to discover or effectively apply it. Her goal as a therapist is to help you build the skills and the courage to listen to your own voice and live the life you desire. Throughout the course of treatment, patients have many opportunities to practice actively focusing on positive change and living in the prese...
My goal is to assist you become more aware of the unique strengths and characteristics you already possess which will allow you to navigate your current life circumstances with greater self-awareness and confidence, while you develop person-centered alternatives. My door is open for individuals who are specifically looking to identify and address Cause. This chosen treatment process examines yo...
I offer counseling and coaching for adults and their families who are facing challenging life transitions, such as serious medical illness (e.g. cancer, multiple sclerosis), relationship change, career change and retirement, midlife revitalization, loss and bereavement. I facilitate finding clarity and perspective when someone is feeling lost, stuck, confused, or on the edge of a creative...
I help those struggling with the pain of past traumas, family dysfunction, and interpersonal conflicts to build self-efficacy and compassion to heal and move forward. I help children, teens, and families experiencing conflict to build empathy, structure, and cohesiveness in the family system. I teach parents how to implement positive strategies to decrease their child's behavior issues and...
Dr. Felix is a Licensed Psychologist and provides individual and couples therapy for adults in English, Spanish, and French. She is a member of the East Valley Psychological Society and is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Felix completed a postdoctoral residency in trauma at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. She has specialized experience in the...
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concern...
When life challenges us, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are supposed to go it alone. Having other people walking alongside us can feel vulnerable, so we try to hide the pain and shame and pretend like everything is okay when it isn't. Maybe you feel lonely and disconnected in your relationship, or maybe you struggle to see your own inner worth. Either way, asking for help ...
Feeling “stuck” or like you have “hit a wall?” Do you and your spouse or significant other feel like your communication is not what it used to be? Are you “at a loss” in trying to figure out your teenager or adolescent child? Are you scared of the “next steps” in life after a big change? I thrive in helping you find better ways to enrich your life and strengthen your relationships. I have...
Empathic guidance towards growth and change. I am a compassionate and skilled psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, trauma recovery and infertility, voted one of Best Child Therapists by Mainline Parent Magazine in 2016. Together we will address your struggles as an individual or as a parent, building on your strengths, improving your understanding, and discovering better ways ...
Do you find yourself reliving unpleasant memories from your past? These could be situations of childhood abuse/neglect, the horrors of war, or single traumatic events (such as car accidents, assaults, or any situations in which your life or the life of a loved one was threatened). If this is the case, you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is common in civilian and military...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a firm believer that our past affects us, but it does not define us. My therapeutic approach is designed to understand where you come from while helping you work toward your future goals. I utilize various therapeutic techniques to engage my clients toward change and an insight-oriented lifepath. I strive to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients...
Welcome! Here's to taking the time to seek out something to benefit you today. The fact that you are here, regardless of whether or not you choose to begin, continue, or pause your therapy journey already informs us greatly about your strengths. Finding someone you trust enough to begin sharing your story with may seem like an overwhelming task in the midst of an already overwhelming situation....
**I am not taking new clients at this time** My hope for the individuals I work with is that they feel welcomed, comfortable, and empowered. I have over 10 years of experience working with children (as young as 2) and families, using play therapy and parent coaching. More recently I have enjoyed working with other populations as well, including young/transitional age adults, and postpartum...
This isn’t who you really are. Life looks great on the outside, but on the inside, you are scared, overwhelmed, confused, and anxious. It’s showing at work, school, and in your personal relationships. You always seem to fall short and it’s hard to stay motivated. The fear of making the wrong choice has paralyzed you to the point of inaction. It’s time to break out of the rut. Say goodbye to...
