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
When I show up with a client, I bring empathy, wholeheartedness, and a commitment to build a safe and trusting relationship. What I love most about my work is helping folks feel in order to heal. My goal for my clients is to help them live a life of value and to feel they have the tools and skills they need to “live a life worth living,” as DBT founder Marsha Linahan says. I want my clients to...
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or at a loss about how to help your child or teen? Perhaps your child’s school has suggested you reach out to a counselor, and you’re not sure where to start, but know that you need some support. If so, I applaud you for taking steps in the right direction to seek professional help for your child. I can help guide you and help you find a way to re-connect wit...
In searching for a therapist, you have taken the courageous first step towards emotional freedom. Whether it is to cope with the challenges of everyday life, overcoming negative or traumatic life experiences, or learning how to work through difficult relationships, I am here to help you achieve a happy healthy future. I work with individuals of all ages including children and adolescents. I str...
My client-centered approach allows for freedom and encourages you to explore your own internal-self in your own way and in your own time. My approach provides unconditional positive regard, appreciation, as well as the absence of judgment, and can allow for the reparation of suffering from a wide range of illnesses. My clinical experience focuses on integrating psychotherapy, visual arts practi...
Seeking counseling can feel like a vulnerable experience. With the belief that counseling is tailored to the individual needs of the person, I have a supportive and strengths-based approach, customized to your unique story of grief, loss, transition or trauma. I work to create a place of safety and acceptance in which you can comfortably explore the direction best suited for your personal heali...
Have you noticed that due to childhood trauma or any type of dysfunction you may have experienced as a child, it is hard to maintain relationships as an adult? My approach to therapy is warm, authentic and person-centered creating a safe and productive space to work on any issue that will increase the quality of your life, the quality of your relationships – most importantly, the relationship y...
I was an adjunct professor at Drury University and Southwest Baptist University where I taught classes in Child Development Abnormal Psychology, Family Therapy, Theories of Guidance and Counseling, Psychology of Gender, Stress Management, Drugs and Awareness, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Guidance and Counseling, and Human Growth and Development. I am also an independent facilitat...
I believe that connection is the truest of human experiences in which therapy can be a helpful tool to overcome issues and pain related to trauma, grief, loneliness, relationships or feelings related to depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions. I'm an inclusive therapist who aims to understand and hold the very real and harmful issues that face Black, Indigenous, People of Color,...
You don’t need to suffer in silence. With a background in crisis support, I understand how inner pain can feel all encompassing. It takes courage to allow a therapist into your inner world, but starting therapy is a powerful first step in creating meaningful change. Together, in a warm, and open environment, we will discover how your relationships and conflicts have been shaped by past...
Trying to be your most authentic self within an unpredictable world can be daunting. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected and lonely or struggling with relationships. Dealing with your past while trying to find meaning and purpose in the present and planning for the future can create stress. I offer all my clients a welcoming and empathetic environment. As a fellow traveler through the ups and...
CURRENTLY ON A WAITING LIST. Is life hitting you from every direction? Do you feel like you need a listening ear to vent? Renew your mind, body, soul, and wear your crown with pride! It is with great care and dedication that I have created the Vitality Health and Wellness Center (VHWC) to do just that. Not only do we specialize in the mind, but we also focus on other areas in life that affect u...
It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to begin the therapy process. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and connected space that promotes exploration, insight, and new possibilities. Through our work together, we will strive to gain a deeper understanding and skills to help you reach your therapeutic goals. With support, encourageme...
*My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time* I believe humans have infinite potential, and one of my favorite things about what I do is helping people discover more of their own. The ideal client for me is someone with the desire to create positive change for themselves, and the willingness to explore how old habits might be interfering with achieving a life o...
There are so many reasons we seek therapy. You may be deeply hurting, struggling with life transition, dealing with damaging thoughts, or feelings of fear or shame. Whatever the need may be, I hope you feel brave enough to reach out. I am enthusiastic about focusing on the whole person, rather than just one aspect of your health. I strive to create a positive and comfortable environment for my...
Practitioners at Redmond Youth Counseling are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care to the younger members of our community and their families. Meeting clients where they are emotionally, providers help each individual to discover their best self and best life. The goal of mental health counseling is to gently assist in acknowledging and removing the mental...
