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.
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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
Hablo espanol! Welcome/bienvenidos, I am the founder and psychotherapist of IvyBright Group. I mindfully engage individuals on common ground regardless of race, age, gender, etc., because we are all unique forms of different. Classically trained in cognitive therapy at the University of Pennsylvania, I utilize creative approaches grounded in evidenced-based practices to provide treatment and...
Before moving into private practice, I provided counseling in diverse settings, such as Bay Area Community Services, to people facing highly adverse situations, and to people in crisis. As Lead Clinician at Fremont Hospital’s psychiatric unit, I worked with patients and their families to overcome the challenges of severe mental illness, and trauma, and was responsible for auditing the work of...
Do you feel stuck in life, unable to move forward, to grow? Life can feel out of control leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, loneliness, isolation and boredom. These feelings can lead to unhealthy coping skills and acting out with drugs, alcohol, sex, food, spending, gambling, etc. I focus on helping my clients regain control and develop healthy coping skills. My...
I am a bilingual Spanish- Speaking Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to introduce clients with effective coping skills in a safe and judgement free environment where clients can learn positive ways to achieve their goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, domestic violenc...
My passion is to help people explore their challenges, work toward their life goals, and find peace. I use empathetic listening and a compassionate approach to help people process trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, women's issues, grief, depression, relationship challenges and life transitions. Through a variety of interventions, including EMDR therapy, I can help you work through a sense of...
Are you tired of the would of, could of, should of’s? Does it feel like you are in a vacuum that you cannot get out of? Let’s step out of what others want for us or told us how to live and start living our independent lives. Sometimes we get stuck on what has happened to us or too far into what we will do someday. Instead of living in the past or the future lets learn to be present and live rig...
I have experience working with children and adolescents ages 2 1/2-24 years old and their families. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and transiting youth that struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, ADHD, transitions and behavior concerns. My approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative in nature with sessions that are tailored to best fit th...
*** Not accepting new clients at this time *** Life’s challenges can alter our perception of ourselves, others, and the world we live in. We can lose sight of our strengths and abilities and we often put others needs before our own. In doing so, we are disconnecting from painful emotions and cheating ourselves from being present in our everyday lives. Through therapy, we can learn to reconnect ...
I view treatment as a collaborative effort between patient and therapist. This working relationship is essential to the healing process. I take an eclectic approach to treatment and try to fit the treatment to the needs of the patient. I draw from modalities such as psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral in addressing the problems at hand as well as their underlying causes. My...
We help young adults that are struggling with anxiety, depression, gaming and other motivational issues. We provide personalized academic, therapeutic, and social support in a real-world setting, which gives our students the skills to reach their fullest potential. They attend college and benefit from group and individual therapy, 24/7 availability of mentor support, activities and social event...
At ‘Anew Life' we understand that life is challenging and full of unexpected events for any and everyone. These events can leave deep emotional scars, painful memories, and setbacks if not appropriately addressed. The emotions can cause a person to act, live, and think in ways they usually wouldn’t. Anew Life wants to help that individual, couple, or family set a fresh course for their life. To...
You are unique and special just like everyone else. This phrase resonates with me. I have had the privilege of experiencing life's good, bad and ugly. When life’s path and rhythm are suddenly thwarted, we may feel powerless, vulnerable, distrustful and out of control. We have little to no idea how to maneuver our life’s steering wheel to get ‘back on track.’ This could lead to worsening or ‘stu...
Are you ready to try something different? Make a commitment to yourself today and start your journey towards the life you want. If you are in the position of having daily, high responsibility or high stress demands -we can help! We specialize in helping people cope with the increased stress, job dissatisfaction or symptoms of burnout/compassion fatigue from stressful work environments. Increase...
Julia lee is a Certified Anger Management Specialist. She has a National Certified Counselor(NCC), She has been in clinical / counseling training and practice over ten years. Her education and training empowers the client with various tools to help one over-whelming feeling of anger issues, and heal the straining relationships with family and friends, break free from the bonds of addiction. She...
My ideal client is a child or young adult who struggles with emotional self-regulation that may affect their time in school or at home. The client may have goals related to increases in insight. They may also have goals related to knowledge of how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. I offer parent sessions to provide insight on coping skills, stress management, and other strategies...
