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
Welcome! I’m Dr. Lauren, and I believe that all individuals are capable of living a life which allows for joy and meaning. Sometimes we get stuck in unhelpful patterns or become overwhelmed with distressing emotions. My goal is to work collaboratively to help you take charge of your life, get unstuck, and live the life that is important to you! Trained in evidence-based practices, I provide...
Do you need a change in your life and are unable to find the motivation to get started on your own? I would like to help. My career experiences have provided me opportunities to work with clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, borderline intellectual functioning, maladaptive behavior patterns, marital discord, family dysfunction, and adjustment disorders includ...
We are all human and sometimes we all need support. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, hopeless are some of the feelings we may experience when we are facing life transitions. Friends and family members often with good intentions usually will try to give us advice or support. If we don’t have trusting relationships, we may not know where to turn. It is okay to seek support in professionals a...
I utilize a feminist, trauma-sensitive approach to support the healing of those who have experienced anxiety, trauma and interpersonal violence. Working with youth and adults, I use Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients understand, appreciate and regain control over the emotional and physiological responses that can come with trauma and PTSD. I acknowledge that th...
Are you working to accept and create a new normal? Do you struggle with over thinking, being overwhelmed, grieving and even feelings of survivors guilt? I offer video sessions to help in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialize in helping you build, discover and integrate skills to manage stress, anxiety, and build the life you want. If you want to learn how to regulate your body a...
As you've begun your search for a therapist, what have people told you to look for? A certain certification, a set of initials, a particular theory? Perhaps you are afraid of making the "wrong choice." In my opinion (and backed by a good deal of research), the methods a counselor uses are not as important as the alliance between the counselor and the client. The number one piece of advice I giv...
I am passionate about serving the hurting, the weary and the wandering from a faith-based approach. I strive to graciously meet my clients where they are and foster a safe, encouraging and confidential environment. My focus is to help them move forward toward individual and/or relational healing and wellness with renewed strength, purpose and hope. I enjoy working with women and couples to set...
The motto of Resilience North, "Serving Those Who Proudly Serve," underscores the mission of our practice to provide individuals and small groups with customized support through counseling, specialized life coaching and consultation. We understand how earlier experiences and life's stressors, especially in the wake of the Covid pandemic, can adversely impact your relationships, job performance ...
You are not alone. Whatever you are going through, I am here for you. Taking the first step into seeking counseling can be scary but you are very brave for doing so and I'm glad you're here. This means you are ready to heal, to learn, to embrace a new you and if you're not, that is alright too. We are all a work in progress. My counseling approach is to work with you to bring forth the knowledg...
I work with clients who feel disconnected from others, themselves or life. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, including anxiety caused by trauma, whether it happened recently, in your far past, or both. Psychotherapy starts with the personal connection, so the first step is finding the therapist that is right for you. Once that is achieved, therapy can become a collaborative effort of...
Finding our truth and being kind and gentle to ourselves can be one of the scariest journeys we can embark on. If you have ever wondered why you can’t seem to make sense of your own feelings, you are not alone. We all go through seasons of challenges and navigating life changes can be confusing and emotional. My mission is to help people overcome their struggles with stress and self-esteem to l...
We all need to feel understood and accepted for our own uniqueness and individual ways of learning, doing and being our "personal best". We need courage to find ways to try again when things don't go as planned despite our efforts. Counseling provides a safe haven for the release and expression of our thoughts and feelings without judgement . My life and 30 years of career experiences in the...
Sometimes in life you don't feel heard or understood. At those times, nothing feels safe and you feel alone. When you are going through a difficult time in your life it can feel overwhelming and isolating. Hannah believes her role in therapy is that of a helper, to be with you in your journey, whether that be finding your own voice, healing past wounds, or working through trauma. Through buildi...
Do you find yourself frustrated with the way things are in your life or relationships? Do you need a space where you can explore who you are and the changes you would like to make? I want to support you as you work on the things that will make the biggest impact in your day-to-day life. Come as you are, on your own, or with your partner or partners. Together we can work to build the tools neede...
