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
Our relationships, whether past or present, have a much larger influence on us than we often realize. In some of our relationships we may feel great, and in some we may feel stuck, and not be sure as to why. This can be tricky, because we know that healthy relationships are crucial for survival. I believe it is crucial for us to heal relationships that may have harmed us in the past, whether or...
Are you feeling discouraged? Experiencing depression, anxiety, or challenges with the important relationships in your life? Are you looking to improve yourself and your relationship with others? Gabriel Counseling is here to help you recognize what's working well and what needs improvement so that you can have the success in life that you desire. You're welcome to come in as an individual, coup...
I strive to create an open and affirming environment where we can build insight into the challenges that are holding you back and use evidence-based strategies to help you move forward. I have over a decade of experience specializing in providing empirically supported treatments for the OCD, BFRBs, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. I work collaboratively with clients to determine the...
Do you desire to move forward but don’t understand what may be holding you back? Are you seeking a supportive partner in your healing process? What is important to you when working with a therapist? I follow the notion that the relationship is one of the most important aspects of the healing process and utilize it as one of the main tools in the work with my clients. Whether it is processing...
I have found that listening to people in an open, non-judgmental, and safe environment allows us to work together to help you find the hope and healing you are searching for as individuals, a couple, or a family. I use several treatment approaches, such as CBT, DBT-Mindfulness, and EMDR to tailor treatment for each specific client. I bring a lot of life experiences incorporated with faith-based...
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who is focused on cultivating wellness, personal empowerment, and happiness in my clients. My nine years of experience encompasses individual and family counseling, and I work closely with adolescents (as young as 12 years of age) and with adults of all ages struggling with a range of mental health issues. These issues include, but are not limited...
As your counselor, I am here to support meaningful growth by creating a comforting open environment. Taking an evidenced-based cognitive behavioral approach and using motivational interviewing techniques, I aim to provide a safe space where we can create self-awareness and meet your goals. I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including depression, anxiety, attention...
Are you stuck in self-defeating patterns with no clear understanding as to how you got there, or how to get unstuck? Do you struggle with self-esteem while negative thoughts run rampant through your mind? Do you often feel hopeless & discouraged? Do you have unresolved trauma from the past that interferes in your day-to-day life & relationships? Do you desire balance & effective communication w...
My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am interested in helping clients work through behavioral, emotional, or social problems that may interfere with their functioning and success at home, work, and school. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, racial, and cultural identity. I am eager to partner with my...
My primary goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goals and supporting you through any adversities that may come your way. Therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach—each client is unique and has different techniques that work and do not work to achieve their goals. I am passionate and dedicated to the mental health field, and I believe each client is more than their symptoms...
*Currently not accepting new clients.* Life is a journey filled with unexpected challenges and stressors. I truly believe we all have strengths to help us navigate these difficult times. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable, accepted, supported, and encouraged to work towards finding solutions to the challenges you are facing, and create meaningful, lasting change. You c...
Seeking out counseling can be a difficult first step, whether it is for you, your child, or for your family. I ultimately want to be able to provide an environment for you to safely and effectively work towards your goals. I do not see therapy as a one size fits all approach; Rather I want to further help you understand how your unique background and history contributes to who you are as an...
I provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families who are dealing with issues related to change/transition, stress, anxiety, social skills, communication, relationships, self-regulation, depression, identity, and sense of self. With compassion and respect for my clients, I offer a safe and supportive space for them to examine their lives, recognize their strengths, an...
I have significant experience working with adults with histories of trauma, inter-personal violence and PTSD. My approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to establish trust and create lasting solutions that work. For the past three years, I have worked in Oncology as a Medical Social Worker and have prior experience as a community based Case Manager serving persons with an...
Are you on a path in life you never planned and feeling overwhelmed? Raising a child you don't understand? Or facing a life transition that is stretching you to your limit? Are family dynamics and conflict causing hurt and confusion between you and your child, partner or extended family? Perhaps you are looking for coping or relationship skills to shift to a more peaceful existence within yours...
