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
Choosing therapy can be a tough and life-changing decision. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who are seeking to live a more fulfilled and happy life. I truly believe that an objective view can bring clarity to a subjective experience. Through collaboration and support, I can help you build the skills necessary to tackle life's challenges. The motivation to change is the first ste...
I believe that everyone has the ability to live a balanced and fulfilling life. Change is inevitable and natural. During challenging times, we seek the path back to our inner wisdom. As a school counselor and teacher for twenty five years, I learned a great deal about how unique our learning and personality styles are. I enjoy helping adults and adolescents embrace who they are to gain clarity,...
My work at Terrace House is focused on partnering with adolescents, adults, and families as they seek to create change in their lives. It’s difficult to find words to express the possibility and potential that can be found in therapy. So much is possible. It won’t always be easy, but it will be your unique journey. A journey towards a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and yo...
**We are accepting new clients.** What a stressful time we are living in! Kids not being able to play and go to school like normal. Parents trying to work from home and be teachers. Life has always been about change, but now it can feel impossible sometimes to feel safe and secure. So many people are just trying to make it through a day at a time and the need for peace and even just a small bre...
As your therapist, my first offering would be creating a safe environment for you, whereby you know that you are being heard, respected, and validated. I respect and honor your wish to find someone to work with; a traveling companion for the road you are on. I know this first step is a hard one. I’ve been in your shoes too. Here is what I have learned: connection matters. Feelings matter....
Feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties in communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize modern, warm and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services to both children and adults. Thank you for taking this step forward and...
Are you are feeling unsatisfied in your life? Whether it be career, relationships, or self-esteem, I am passionate about helping you reach your full potential. Relationships with others and ourselves can be difficult. Although there are experiences in life that are challenging and may cause extended pain, therapy is an outlet to explore those experiences and find ways to move forward with...
I believe that therapy offers a nonjudgemental space for you to express and explore your experiences. I work with individuals who are looking to develop a deeper relationship with themselves and the world around them. Clients whose goals include managing anxiety, decreasing symptoms of depression, exploring trauma and developing healthy patterns to help them move freely through the world. I wor...
My role as a therapist is to help you gain power over the direction of your life. Do you want to set a solid foundation for your relationship? Let's do it. Are you looking for a more meaningful relationship? Let's see what that looks like for YOU. Are you feeling weighed down and unable to move forward? Lets see where that's coming from and get you to where you want to be. There is no better ti...
Are you struggling to cope with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or life is just getting you down? I believe that a balanced approach to wellness must include a combination of therapies, including a focus on goals as well as an understanding of clear individualized care strategies unique to you. My goal as a therapist is to meet you right where you are in your journey in a non-judgmental...
Do you feel like you’re never enough? You think nothing goes in your favor, despite you trying over and over again. Other people’s paths seem laid out clearly while yours seems unclear and unpaved. You feel like your emotions whether anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty, etc. have clouded your way. Being human includes a great deal of suffering and discomfort. You want to deal with...
I am passionate about helping individuals heal from past hurts, overcome tough life situations, and feel better about themselves and their relationships. I use a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to help you understand your emotions, challenge negative belief patterns, find and develop your strengths, utilize coping strategies and set personal goals. I am a seasoned professional...
( English | español ) Are you having difficulty managing a life challenge? We just want to be happier and live a better life but sometimes life can take unexpected turns, bringing us challenges that can make us feel confused or unsure of the future. These challenges could be issues within your relationships with family and loved ones, parenting issues, symptoms of anxiety or depression, struggl...
Online sessions available! Uncertain of what the future holds? Seemingly you have it all together, but deep down you’re filled with worry. You feel out of control and try everything possible to regain control, but it’s not working! Whether you feel pressured by societal expectations or are your own worst critic; life’s ups and downs can feel like a never-ending ride. Maybe it's self-esteem; may...
As a clinician, my objective is to support individuals who suffer from a mental illness with an acuity level from mild to severe, learn skills and techniques to minimize their symptoms. These objectives include: inspiring hope for change, support individuals along their journey in obtaining their best quality of life, deliver supportive psychotherapy, offer psycho education and coping skills th...
