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.
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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
Life can often be overwhelming causing excess stress and hardships. It’s easy for us to let it go so far that we don’t know what steps to take or where to turn. We don’t want to burden others with our problems but really need the support. Do you sometimes feel as though things aren’t going to get better? Maybe you’ve lost confidence, feel distant or alone but put on a smile for those around you...
*TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE* Helping people find their purpose and passion in life is important. Allowing conversations to discuss struggles within life related to trauma, relationships, and barriers with being able to completely live a life that represents the authentic "You". Assisting in identifying ways that people can fill in those gaps that life has given voids of within the realm of...
Imagine a life free of the burdens that are weighing you down today - a life that feels meaningful, engaging and enjoyable again. As a therapist, I work collaboratively to help professional women liberate themselves from unhelpful patterns, painful past experiences, and negative stories that are holding them back. I can help with a variety of experiences like stress, anxiety, depression, burnou...
At Merriott Counseling Services, PLLC., my hope is for you to feel listened to/validated and, free to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive atmosphere. I aspire to help you realize you are not alone and change is possible. I genuinely care for my clients and desire to aid them in finding and developing the tools to help them thrive in life. I know it is hard to reach out for...
If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious, or depressed, I'm glad you're here. My goal is to support you in getting some relief, clarity, and hope that things can be different and working better in your life. I enjoy utilizing mind and body integration for both growth and healing, while also collaborating with you to cultivate balance and meeting your goals. I work with clients who experience...
Dr. Allison Asher is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically. In her practice, Dr. Asher enjoys partnering with clients to gain insight into their personal strengths and support needs, and then tailoring recommendations and interventions to help them reach their goa...
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now and for some it is harder to manage than others. If you are struggling emotionally, feeling down, constantly on edge, increasingly fearful or irritable, reach out for help. Stress is easier to manage with proper tools and support. Connecting with a therapist who you can trust and feel comfortable with is important. I was born and raised in...
You're pretty good at keeping it together on the outside. But inside, you are filled with self-doubt, fears about the future, and the constant question of whether you are good enough. You overthink everything and often push your feelings to the side, trying hard not to be seen as "too sensitive." You're really hard on yourself, and it's exhausting. Maybe it's even started to take a toll on your...
Having worked in both the public school setting and private practice for almost 20 years, I possess expertise in helping children of all ages and their families navigate difficult life events/periods of their lives. Let me partner with you to assist your child and your family on the road to healing. My practice has a fully appointed Playroom, as well as space for adolescents and adults. I use...
I want to be most helpful to people in relationship with one another, whether that is in a family or a couple. Humans are relational beings and when our closest relationships are not healthy it can effect every aspect of our lives. I work with couples who want to find what was lost, repair deep pain or hurt, or learn how to better understand each other's needs and how to communicate with one...
Are you or your child bright and sensitive but struggling with unhappiness, worry or confusing behaviors? While gifted in many things, your child may also be having trouble with anxiety, irritability, sadness or emotional meltdowns. It may be affecting your ability to feel peace, enjoy family time or function at work. They may be deeply engrossed in a new interest one minute and then yelling at...
Knowing that at times life can offer its own difficult challenges, I am eager to partner with you as you journey to a better you! I believe strongly in meeting you where you are at and staying with you for the entire journey. You may be in the midst of a major life transition, trying to visualize life's next stage. Having an experienced, compassionate and non-judgmental professional to help gui...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working at an outpatient clinic, part of the Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach. Our clinic accepts a variety of insurances as well as private pay. We provide services across 8 sub specialty departments and work with children and their families. We also offer services for those diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome and other genetic ...
Are you experiencing anxiety and trauma? I work with individual adults and kids struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, shame, boundary and self-esteem issues. Offering a spiritual, sensitive, holistic, client-centered premier approach, I can guide those who are seeking a place of healing and stability. Focusing on your strengths while working together to uncover insights, unhealthy patterns w...
Are you struggling with sexuality-related issues? Access to sexual health is a right. This includes expression of sexuality that is safe, free of judgment and shame, and centers pleasure. As queer folx, or queer folx of color, we've been told that our sexuality is wrong in so many ways. While the experience of marginalization is traumatic, we also have so much beautiful resiliency and abundant...
