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
Beginning in childhood and continuing throughout the lifespan, relationships are the foundation of our emotional experience. Our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions have a layered history, constantly being influenced, altered, or reinforced through what learn from and experience with others. At times we may feel stuck. We may become aware that our responses are causing distress or getting in the ...
Often times it can be difficult to identify and work through life's challenges by your self. With compassion and empathy, I walk with my clients through their journey of empowerment. You may be feeling frightened, overwhelmed, sad or defeated by challenges that you are currently facing. You may be in the midst of a major life transition, trying to visualize life's next stage. Having an...
I place a strong importance on you feeling safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. Each intervention is designed to the unique needs of the client enhancing personal choice, inner strengths, and self empowerment. I am a licensed mental health counselor. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them through the various road blocks and difficulties that life presents. T...
( English | español ) Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or otherwise unable to function well in your relationships, work or other important roles? Invite change by gaining deeper understanding about the core issue, along with healthy coping skills. My specialties include couples therapy, anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, stress, life adjustment problems, suicidality, relationship...
Your alarm goes off in the morning. Time to get up. You reluctantly roll over and hit the snooze button. You’re exhausted. You were up all night worrying about the day ahead of you. Third night in a row. Between work, school and relationships, life feels stressful, and it’s keeping you up. You shower, get dressed, take a deep breath and head out the door. Only a few more hours until you are bac...
I understand there are various issues and life stressors that bring clients to therapy as well as obstacles that prevent clients from seeking help. As a Christian counselor, I integrate Biblical principles, scripture and prayer into therapy, as appropriate in each circumstance and based on the client’s preferences. I aim to implement a strengths-based approach with clients and begin the process...
I love working with individuals and couples who are ready to do the work to make real, lasting, and meaningful changes in their lives to meet the goals they have. Helping others challenge themselves to grow and improve their relationship with themselves and others is a great privilege for me, and the counseling profession is one of which I am truly grateful to be a part. I specialize in working...
///Currently Full/// You may be realizing you need to talk with someone - that maybe you’re not handling things as well as you’d hoped. Maybe the What Ifs & the doubts have taken over, or you’re not feeling motivated anymore. You’re not sure how it started, but you’re tired of feeling this way. It scares you to think nothing will change. Maybe you’ve had a loss in your life, or maybe you’re jus...
**Not currently accepting new patients. The social isolation you are experiencing may make you may feel scared, anxious or depressed. If you are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, you may find yourself hitting a roadblock in your recovery during these unstable times. Licensed to treat both mental health and substance use issues, I have a nonjudgmental, person-centered and collaborative...
When life gets rough, it's important to know there are safe and supportive spaces you can turn to for support. Whether you're seeking real relief from anxiety or depression, needing help establishing better boundaries, questioning your identity, sexuality, or personal relationships or just having trouble managing the day-to-day, we can help. At Life by Design Therapy we believe change is possib...
I truly believe the therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of therapy and I use unconditional positive regard and empathy to promote a feeling of acceptance and to create an environment where growth can flourish. I believe that growth happens in many different areas and I aim to create a multi-dimensional change that affects all aspects of a person’s life, as to promote growt...
Are you looking for assistance in working through life transitions, increasing your self worth, or building healthy relationships? Maybe you are going through a tough season in life and need some encouragement to keep moving forward or you need to heal from the wounds of life's uncertainties. I am here to help you gain clarity and direction for your life, yourself, and your relationships....
My approach to counseling is grounded in the mind, body and spirit connection. As humans we have an innate wisdom and desire to move towards growth and healing. Using brain and body based therapies, I support clients navigating the rough waters of life to restore balance and harmony. This intention manifests itself by leading clients through processing and clearing what is keeping them from mov...
As a former Division I athlete who has faced many setbacks, I strongly believe in the power of asking for help. My past experiences recovering from the mental and physical components of athletic injury motivate me to help individuals fight their own mental battles. I will work alongside you to better understand your struggles while using CBT, DBT, and strength-based approaches to allow you to m...
