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
It can be hard to handle life’s unexpected turns, especially when it feels like someone or something else is in control. Certain moments present tension that feels unbearable, whether it comes from our relationships, loss, uncomfortable changes, or anxieties that we can't quite explain. If you’ve been through something that’s had a negative impact on you, difficulty coping can make you feel...
I bring over 30 years of experience and work with individuals, couples and families. I have a deep appreciation for the challenges associated with healing from deep-rooted emotional patterns that over time, are no longer useful. I respect the importance of setting clear boundaries in order to support a healthy therapeutic alliance. Confidentiality is the heart of a relationship built on trust. ...
If I were to ask you to tell me what makes you awesome, what would you say? If you have a hard time answering that, I can help you build your self-esteem by healing your past wounds.I believe change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. I provide an environment of compassion and support to...
I work with clients who experience the following challenges: finding compassion for self and others, having difficulty maintaining healthy relationship, experiencing road blocks (Unprocessed Grief, suppressed anger and resentment, debilitating fear, addiction, betrayal, shame filled internal messages, anxiety and depression). Are these obstacles keeping you from experiencing serenity and inner...
I offer innovative solutions for complex challenges. I focus on the kind of mental health challenges that may threaten your hopes and dreams. Maybe people are using labels that seem chronic and don’t accurately reflect either what you are experiencing or what you’ve been through! Maybe you’ve had experience with institutionalized care and you don’t want to go back! Or maybe you are a family mem...
CURRENT WAITING LIST Are you seeking an authentic opportunity to process life issues and grow in your own personal empowerment? With all prospective clients, I strive to instill this concept as an essential component in the therapeutic process. This foundation allows each individual to cultivate an objective and genuine treatment relationship to process the past and formulate the future while...
Are you overwhelmed with work or school, at home or in your relationships? Are you ready to start living a happier healthier and more fulfilling life? For 15 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples facing a range of issues including: anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues, and anger management. I work collaboratively with individuals and families in navigating...
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: After months of a full caseload Lori has space for new clients and is Telehealth HIPPA compliant. Lori’s goals in treatment are to help individuals learn healthy and adaptive coping strategies and skills. Lori is proficient in the adherent protocol of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and has received intensive training in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the original program...
You’ll feel heard, understood and supported in the warm presence of Veronica. She’ll work with you to develop a therapeutic relationship that meets your needs and creates a positive experience. She’ll empower you and honor your courage as you journey towards healing and wholeness. Together with her clients, Veronica helps them to overcome a variety of issues, barriers, or past experiences that...
***NOT accepting Clients at this time**** "Connection: The energy that exist between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship" Brene Brown. Connection is important in the therapy process. I build therapeutic relationships and alliances to assist individuals in their healing...
You just took the first step. Whether you are seeking therapeutic support or looking for professional coaching services, you can start today and discover how you can live an inspired and empowered life. ICHANGE understands the negative stigma of mental health issues within society; as a result of that stigma, many never reach out for help. It is our goal to ensure the quality of care that is...
Our lives are forever changing in so many ways. With change comes so many different emotions such as happiness, sadness, grief and anxiety to just name a few. Whether the change is positive or negative we have to face it head on. Throughout our lives we need to learn how to embrace change and ride the waves of life. The counseling modalities that I currently use are Cognitive-Behavioral, while...
Sarah Freitag is a Licensed Associate Counselor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. She received her Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Sarah has experience working with individuals, both adult and adolescent, and couples. She utilizes a multimodal approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused, an...
I view therapy as a collaborative, interactive process that serves as a powerful force for change and repair. I am passionate about helping individuals understand themes that echo through their lives and relationships. In sessions, I work to foster curiosity and empower individuals to develop authenticity, autonomy, and self-compassion. I also strive to playfully challenge unproductive beliefs ...
We all need someone to talk to from time to time. My office is a safe, confidential, judgement-free zone where we can not only talk through your concerns, but also develop ways to resolve them. Whether you're suffering from long-term symptoms, such as reduced quality of life from anxiety, OCD, or grief, or if you're dealing with a current crisis, I look forward to meeting you, identifying the...
