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
Do you want to heal from your past so you can live a meaningful life? Do you feel trapped by your own self-defeating cycles? Are you on a quest for purpose, meaning, connection, and/or authenticity? Do you want to connect more deeply to yourself or others? I believe an enriching life of wholeness and connection is what we all seek at the core of our being. I help my clients heal from past traum...
I hope to support you in creating the change you want to see in your life. You might be considering therapy because you are experiencing problems in relationships, working to manage overwhelming emotions, contending against inequality, or navigating transition and loss. You might find yourself feeling that a part of you is stuck, or you may be driven by a motivation to understand yourself bette...
We warmly welcome you to our psychological private practice located in Westlake! We appreciate how difficult it is to take the first step in this journey. Our mission is to provide a safe space that is warm and inviting, where healing can occur. Some of our providers offer evening, weekend and telemental (online video platform) appointments. We do our best to schedule initial appointments as so...
I provide short & longer-term treatment by collaborating with clients to determine an approach that best meets their needs. My 10+ years of professional experience includes working with individuals & families involved in child welfare, juvenile justice system, divorce from high conflict personalities & aging milestones. https://hallcounselingservices.com/...
( English | 中文 ) Suffering is often the result of less than nurturing relationships and experiences. Fear can become imprisoned in the body. Family and culture can dictate how safe it is, or not safe, to express and be yourself. My own immigrant experience from Taiwan allows me deeper empathy with people navigating challenging life transitions and relating to different cultures, and even new...
I work with motivated adolescents/adults to help them cope with transitions in their lives where they feel stuck and in emotional pain. My clients usually want tools they can use themselves as well as a healing environment. I work collaboratively with clients to cultivate their strengths as well as support them in overcoming inner obstacles. They want a more positive relationship with themselve...
Do you or your family member ever feel crippled by, unable to overcome, or try to avoid anxious moments in your life? Ever have unrealistic expectations that cause significant anxiety but at the same time you believe these expectations are necessary to meet your goals? Do you ever feel so bad about your body that you refuse to eat or obsessively control your eating while feeling as though you n...
Everyone has felt the pain of betrayal, guilt, shame, rejection, and discouragement. Life and family interactions present challenges. You and your family are unique; but the issues and challenges you face are shared by others. We're human. We need to feel loved and supported. We need to enjoy life! But sometimes, life gets in the way. I am here to help you and your family successfully manage an...
Individuals often seek counseling because they are ready for, thinking about, or instructed to make changes or address some life issues that seem to have a hold on them and they aren't quite sure how to handle them or sometimes not even sure if they want to handle them. Counseling can help you become the change you wish to see, weigh the pros and cons to making changes, develop new coping...
Whether you're searching for a thoughtful and supportive ear to talk through what's on your mind, looking to heal from something difficult, or wanting to find ways around the obstacles that are limiting your full potential, I look forward to hearing from you. My style is based in mindfulness/mind-body approaches and centers around welcoming you with a compassionate presence and a non-judgementa...
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I believe healing occurs within and through trusting relationship(s). As a clinician with an education background in social work and psychology, my goal is to help individuals, parents, and families process barriers, organize emotional chaos, and develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live a functional, whole, and happy life. I have...
Life brings challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and a little stressed. We all can use support and guidance during these rough patches in our life. I get that. In my practice, I offer another way of looking at these obstacles, rediscovering your strengths and welcoming your vulnerabilities. My approach to healing is warm, and compassionate. Using modalities like humanistic and EM...
Life can be difficult and most of us are doing the best that we can given our circumstances. Sometimes, things become too stressful and the need arises to seek help outside of ourselves. Taking the first step can be scary, but it also shows a level of courage. Ironically, the solutions we may be looking for reside within us- we just need a little help to discover them. With twenty four years...
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. I believe therapy is not just for the challenging moments, it's also designed when things in life are perfectly fine. We could all use additional tools when life is going great to prepare us for when things get rough. My goal is to promote and encourage the importance of physical and mental health...
I specialize in working with women, both adult and adolescent, toward the goal of healthier relationships, self image, ease of living, tapping into their intuition, balance in their family life/roles, and also any spiritual goals should the client be interested. Over-stressed moms are particularly encouraged to call (babies and small children are welcome to join), as well as those with marital...
