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
During these uncertain times, taking care of your mental health is more important than ever. Stress affects everything in your life - relationships, health, work or school, and fun. You might feel dictated by fears and worries, avoiding things that could enhance your life or using alcohol, drugs, food, gaming or shopping as a strategy to manage anxiety and other painful feelings. You are not...
Hello! I believe therapy can allow for individuals to experience healing and self-growth. It is an investment in one’s overall well-being. Therapy can help one identify their strengths and areas of growth in order to promote a more fulfilling life. I work to establish a valuable and meaningful relationship with my clients that is open, warm, and supportive. The therapeutic relationship is a...
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a licensed professional who specializes in anxiety, stress management, issues related to chronic and physical illness, and life transitions. When confronting challenges such as chronic illness, disability, and mental health issues you may feel that your world has been turned upside down. Everyday tasks and responsibilities may se...
It feels as though our lives have transitioned overnight due to current events. This time can be especially challenging if you were already in the midst of a life transition. Whether you just had a new baby, recently got married or divorced, love someone struggling with addiction, or went through a traumatic event; a sexual assault, medical crisis or are in the grieving process, I can offer...
Whether you’re facing issues you’ve struggled with for many years, or you’ve experienced more recent difficulties or life changes, please know this: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. So often, we suffer far too long by waiting to ask for help, thinking we need to fix things on our own, or feeling as if things will never get better. Taking that first step ...
Accepting new clients. How is the pandemic is affecting your moods and relationships, and how can you improve coping? Find support and healing without judgment in these difficult times. My areas of specialty are: PTSD and childhood trauma issues, treatment for survivors of abusive relationships with narcissistic partners, parents or children, family estrangement, Parental Alienation Syndrome,...
The most rewarding aspect for me in my role as a therapist is watching someone learn that they are capable of helping themselves in a way they did not previously think possible. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and difficult life circumstances can tell us that we are incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing for the better again. Emotional distress can seem to obscure...
I'm currently accepting new clients. I offer free 30 minute consultations, have some same day appointments, and am currently using telehealth. I am in network with TriCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Moda, and Aetna. Maybe you are feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, sad, you are struggling in your relationships with your partner or child(ren) or are confused about how you got to this place in your...
I am dedicated to helping people cope with life's changes. Whether it's divorce, going to college, the death of a person in your life, a marriage, a recent diagnosis of serious illness, or moving, all of these changes, good and bad, come with the loss of the old way of life. It can be difficult at times to cope with the intense emotions that may accompany these changes. My goal is to work toget...
Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself, you've come to the right place. I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-base...
*VIDEO & PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE* Have your session in the comfort of your own home (or backyard, or while you’re on a walk, or …well you get the picture). My passion is working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, mild to moderate depression, or who simply need a space to work on their self-care. I believe everyone has the tools to feel better, they just sometimes need help learning...
One of the reasons that I choose to primarily work with children is my admiration for their incredible resilience despite some very difficult circumstances. I’m inspired by the resilience of children and their ability to “adjust their sails” when the tough winds of life blow. Despite their strength and determination, children often need a helping hand, a friendly face and a listening ear in ord...
Have you ever wondered if you have ADHD or a related disorder? Were you diagnosed previously but are still struggling with symptoms? Living with undiagnosed or undertreated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), as well as co-occurring mental health issues, can be overwhelming, exhausting, discouraging, and even dangerous. The day to day experience of living with ADHD is complex...
In the journey of life, challenges and obstacles will arise which can leave one feeling unbalanced and emotionally depleted. These feelings can make you feel like your self-esteem has taken a hit and leave you feeling unworthy of love and belonging. I feel everyone has the potential to find balance and healing in rewriting their own future story. My goal in working with you would be to provide ...
As a therapist, I am continually inspired by the resilience of human beings and our innate ability to overcome adversity. I believe all people have the capacity to heal, no matter what has happened to us and that you are the expert on your story. Relationships play a huge role in our well-being and are central to our existence. Healthy relationships enable us to flourish into our highest, most...
