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
Theodora completed her Masters in Counseling at Arizona State University in 2001, and her Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University in 2011. Theodora has been licensed as an independent practitioner since 2004. . She brings over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings including private practic...
I am a licensed MFT who's goal is to provide a safe space to dissect ones life, in order to examine through the lens of the client, what their wishes, desires, and plans for a more fulfilling life entail. For 19 years, I have owned and operated care homes for the elderly. I sit bedside with someone dying, hold the family through the grief and loss, and teach people how to move through the pain....
When people come to see me, they are exhausted and confused. I walk with clients as we discover a new way to live with focus and energy. I help clients navigate difficult relationships and mend broken relationships. Through empathy and therapeutic skills, clients find healing and wholeness for their life's journey. I help couples who are looking for answers. Often couples come to me either at t...
Sometimes the parts of us that are open, curious and authentic can feel stifled or closed off by life stressors and pain. As a result, we develop thoughts, behaviors and emotional patterns that cause us to resist or avoid our true self and prevent us from moving through the world with harmony and ease. By doing so, we end up experiencing feelings of loneliness, sadness, anxiety and stress,...
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become...
SilverTree Psychology, LLC provides patients with thorough, in-depth psychological assessments and reports that help the patients and their providers understand and identify a wide variety of strengths and needs. We offer a wide range of testing, including academic, ADHD, pre-bariatric, clinical, cognitive, competency and fitness for duty, and forensic matters, in addition to neurological and...
In my practice I am hoping to work with primarily LGBTQIA+ and queer individuals seeking emotional and spiritual support navigating major life changes or events. My clients are generally seeking an active, empathetic listener to share and process their feelings with, but more specifically seeking a safe, non-judgmental place and space to process the spiritual and existential aspects of their...
Life is beautiful, and complicated. Therapy is a resource to assist you in navigating challenges you may encounter. It is an investment in your health and happiness that can help you reach your potential. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Katie Kurivial offers a wide range of services, including work with individuals and families struggling with life changes, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, AD...
We all know life can be hard... And we don’t have to do it alone. I work with couples and individuals ranging in issues of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self esteem, relationships, and parenting. My own painful experiences, and the work I have done to heal, have afforded me the ability to be present and sit with people in their own pain. I have a natural inclination to seek out deep connecti...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. I have extensive in patient and outpatient clinical experience working with adolescents and adults who have significant trauma histories. In addition, I have worked in Emergency Services for over a decade, helping clients navigate life threatening crisis situation...
Geoffrey is a passionate professional who incorporates music, art, and purposeful movement into therapeutic sessions. He teaches children and adults creative strategies to challenge and overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety. Geoffrey offers guidance and inspiration to individuals seeking to achieve greater emotional balance and positive focus in their lives. He uses a variety of...
"It is never too late to be what you might have been." George Eliot I understand taking the step to discuss difficult topics can be overwhelming and I am here to help. I encourage you to move at your own pace and would love to walk beside you on your journey. I use an integrative approach to be able to provide the most effective treatment for each individual. This includes CBT, DBT, strengths...
100% of us are grievers. 100%!!! So why do we feel so alone and isolated when we are dealing with a loss? Grief isn't just about the death of a loved one but it does include death. Grief and trauma are so closely related. You may be in the middle of a divorce, maybe you are struggling with an infertility issue or maybe you are trying to come to terms with a relationship that will never be the w...
All of us are affected in some way by the current COVID pandemic. Now more than ever, people may need extra support. I am currently offering a Therapy Bundle ( 3-50min sessions for $180.00) This could be a perfect option for anyone who is interested in learning some new coping strategies, has a specific concern that they want to explore or as an introduction for anyone who has not tried therapy...
We all need someone to talk to. It's never too late to seek help, reflect, and pursue change within ourselves. Life can become more complicated as we continue our journey. Dealing with life transitions, coping with important relationships, sadness over losses, or adjusting to the changing society can cause a great deal of stress. Sifting through your life story is a brave and important task and...
