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
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have a passion for working with survivors of trauma, and especially enjoy working with teenagers. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in an effort to help each person reach their goals. I believe therapy is a way to explore our deepest thoughts, worries, and concerns in a sa...
I believe that all people have the capacity for healing within themselves. My work is in helping people find and harness that ability to work on the issues that have brought them to my office. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with suicidal ideation, self harm, eating disorders, and identity issues. I work with people to deal with the origin of their struggles to help people...
Welcome. Life can become overwhelming sometimes (understatement!), so together lets figure out what you may need to do, find some peace, improve relationships, heal from loss or trauma, and rediscover a strong 'you'. I help my clients find solutions to hard situations, identify goals (dreams), and together we create a plan to get you there. I work with adults and teens. I am well experienced in...
Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and addiction are difficult battles to fight alone. I have dedicated my career to cultivating growth and wellness in individuals. Allow my passion for helping others to guide you on your journey. I have almost twenty years of experience working with adults with a wide range of mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression...
My goal as a counselor is to help client's identity what the true nature of their issues, pain or discomfort is so that we can uncover it and explore how to make it more manageable. I worked in the mental health field for 10 yrs providing rehabilitation services, support and counseling to those suffering a great deal with anxiety, depression and personality disorders that have led to maladaptiv...
My practice serves individuals who are struggling with various issues such as relationships, self-esteem, drugs and alcohol bullying, anger management, grief and loss and other mental health hurdles. I help clients who feel that their life is spiraling out of control, gain self discipline, and develop coping strategies, which ultimately leads them to inner peace. As a young teen, I know it must...
I understand that it can be a very overwhelming task to find a therapist that you feel comfortable working with and opening up to about some of your most difficult life experiences and conflicts that you have been faced with. Now, you may be ready to start trying to overcome them and it is very important to find someone who makes you feel at ease and welcome as you start and continue the...
Hello! You found this page on your search for answers. This is a journey of self inquiry that leads to self acceptance, but not without its bumps. I have worked with teens in Residential settings and in clinics. I have worked with adults/families in crises & trauma and with chronic mental health issues. I can help you learn to listen to your own innate wisdom, slow down time so you can apprecia...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Candidate. In my practice I hope to create a caring and non-judgmental environment where others can work toward the life that they want. Listening and seeking to understand are at the core of my practice. I know that it can be hard to discuss painful topics, so I strive to make space for difficult conversations. My commitment to research-based counseling...
( English | español ) Greetings!! You have taken the first step toward your journey of personal reflection, healing and discovery. My goal, as your therapist, is to provide guidance and support, so you may uncover your true gifts and move toward your joy, growth and fulfillment. It is important that during your journey you are provided with a safe and private space where you can discuss and...
The struggle is real, and none of us are immune to hard times. Fortunately, you don’t have to struggle alone. Engaging in therapy works to better understand and solve problems, clarify values and goals, find more meaning and joy in life, alleviate suffering and improve the quality of relationships. It can also be helpful in increasing self-awareness and understanding the impact old wounds may h...
I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with yo...
"I'm so overwhelmed." "I'm afraid this is the best my life will ever be." "Having fun takes too much energy." "No one cares about me." "I mess everything up." "Is life really supposed to feel this hard?" Are you struggling with negative self-talk such as above? Are you experiencing overwhelming stress that is taking over your life? Have you been through difficult or even traumatic experiences t...
Maintaining a sense of direction and remaining at peace can be hard in today’s world. While stress, anxiety, and sadness are all a part of life, sometimes these feelings grow and become obstacles to healthy day-to-day life. I help people seeking to cope with issues such as loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. Whatever unique challenges you are facing right now, I commend you ...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong background in trauma work, talk therapy, and art therapy techniques, I am able to be flexible in meeting you where you are to tailor services to best assist you. Utilizing a variety of counseling techniques including EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I can work with you on a ra...
