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
You may have found yourself stumbling over the same problem. Some are experiencing anxiety or depression. Perhaps your irritation over situations is overriding your previous levels of patience. You find yourself avoiding challenges, at times even avoiding relationships. It is time to consider a different alternative. Psychotherapy offers a reflective view of your past life experiences and their...
Are you experiencing symptoms of stress? anxiety? depression? grief? relationship problems? Are you unsure about how to choose your path or reach your goals? Reaching out for help with these and other common problems can often feel difficult and scary to do. Whether you just need a safe place to be heard or you want to learn new ways of thinking, acting or being; my goal as a therapist is to wo...
Being vulnerable and transparent about who we are isn't always easy. It takes a deep sense of self reflection to tune into our own mind, our needs, our wants, but what about what we deserve? Often times, as individuals, we don't always think about what we are deserving of or what fulfills us. Developing a deeper connection to your self is where it begins to help explore these thoughts. It is...
There is nothing more important to you than your family. You’d give anything for them to be happy and successful, and it feels like you’ve already done everything. And still they struggle. You’re doing whatever you can think of. You’ve sat with teachers, talked with doctors, argued long into the night. Nothing has helped. You’re to the point where you just want to quit. And you feel terrible ab...
My goal is to work with you to examine what is -- and is not -- working in your life, then offer interventions and treatments that can help. Understanding yourself and your environment helps you to question unhealthy thinking, break destructive patterns and gain a better sense of strengths and challenges. Being able to understanding what we feel helps us to to make choices about where we want t...
As a Bay Area native, I am aware of the unique challenges associated with living in this fast-paced, ever-changing region. As a Psychologist, I support my patients by combining innovative, science-based techniques & approaches with my own down-to-Earth, playful, & deeply compassionate stance. Our work together can help build upon your existing strengths, learn new skills, & break free from...
( English | español ) Healing from painful experiences is challenging; it takes time & it requires a warm, compassionate, & encouraging approach. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I am a Latina, bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical social worker with a focus on working with cisgender women as well as trans/nonbinary adults, and teenagers (15 years old+) wh...
I specialize in working with people with disabilities, of all ages, to create the life you want. I understand the frustration of living with a significant difference can have on your life. It can often result in feeling held back in life. A disability can impact the whole family and I can work with family members, if desired. This is how I look at disability – in most cases, it is with you for ...
*My practice is full as of Nov 2020* As a psychologist, I help adults and college students explore their experiences, thoughts and emotions within in a supportive and optimally challenging environment. My clients generally want to improve quality of life, strengthen relationships, reduce struggles with food, and recover from traumatic experiences. I love to help people navigate identity changes...
Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, and relationship problems are just some of the many reasons people seek out therapy. You may want to learn ways to feel better and reduce uncomfortable emotions, or you may want to just talk through difficult times. I strive to create a safe place and work collaboratively towards your goals. I focus on creating goals, solutions, process one's past and life...
*Not accepting new clients* I see people as separate from their problems. I work from a narrative perspective to help individuals, couples, and families identify their values and re-story their lives to align with their hopes and goals. Looking at past issues through a different lens allows us to rewrite our narratives to better reflect who we want to be. I see people as the experts in their ow...
Does it feel like you and your partner are having the same argument over and over again but you can't seem to break the cycle? The context may change but the underlying feeling of not being heard or validated remain the same. While one of you may be more of the pursuer and one more the withdrawer, you both end up feeling lonely and disconnected. I help couples who feel stuck in stale, stressful...
Anxious? Uncertain? Sad? Lost? All people experience difficulties and challenges in their lives. You don't have to face it alone. I will provide a safe space, support you, and help you to become empowered. I appreciate the courage needed to take that first step toward change. If you are ready to take that step, contact me. We will work together to get you where you want to be. I help people wit...
You're in college or venturing into the early stages of adulthood feeling overwhelmed and want to quit. Perhaps you're a part of the LGBTQ community and are looking for support. You're worried you will fail and may even be masking your feelings with substances and partying too much. You find that lately you've been putting yourself at risk and so much of your time is spent worrying about making...
