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
Life is an unending sea of transition, challenge, and opportunity. For many there comes a time when you want skilled, reliable support to help navigate the ever-changing tides. With warmth, care, and humor, I set the conditions needed for meaningful exploration of your inner world, and how you relate to the outer world--whether in individual, couples, or family work. My goal is to empower you t...
Hi there, my name is Riann and I believe that each of us has a unique voice, experience, and understanding of the world. There are times that sharing our story can help us develop a deeper understanding of our individual strengths and allow the expression of our powerful voice. I am passionate about meeting my clients within their unique experiences and further develop a clearer understanding o...
I believe that you have the answers within you and I am here to help you find them. Therapy offers a steady presence when exploring and understanding current patterns by looking to the past and making meaning of what makes you who you are today. I aim to enhance self-awareness, identify values, challenge growth, and create deeper levels of self-compassion within a safe environment. My approach ...
Life is hard; it is a simple and honest truth. Every day we are tasked with multiple obligations and try to strive to have a work-life balance. It is further complicated when we have medical issues, trauma, mental health symptoms, addictions, or loss. It is my goal to help you navigate this busy world and become the best you possible. I believe in a holisitic approach of building on strengths a...
I value authenticity and integrity. I love my work and am invested in helping others find success, hope, and healing. I work with you to establish goals suitable for your issues and problems according to your beliefs and values. I commonly treat depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, trauma, bipolar II, grief, and am developing skills in somatic treatment techniques. I always welcome clien...
It can be easy to endow therapists with far more power and insight than we truly have — clients tend to assume that therapists have everything figured out. While I do want to be a model for others, I prefer to think of the therapeutic endeavor as a journey of two equals — we are both climbing our own mountains, side by side. From my mountain, I have a unique vantage point about yours, and I can...
Hello! First, I would like to take a moment to thank you for making yourself a priority! Taking this step is not always an easy one. I believe that our past does not need to become our future, recognizing that it can be difficult to break away from old patterns, habits and ways of thinking. With EMDR therapy I will help to reprocess old and possibly traumatic memories that keep you stuck in way...
In an enriching and creative environment, I develop a personally tailored blend of art therapy and counseling techniques to help clients from infancy to adulthood move through life’s challenges. I utilize art and play therapy with young children to address behavioral challenges, life transitions, anxiety, attachment, and self esteem. Parents and adults can receive support through infertility,...
I love working with young people and adults struggle with issues of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and adjustment issues. If you are looking for someone with a nonjudgmental stance who can offer practical solutions and skills to overcome obstacles, then look no further. Currently, I am working on a PhD in evaluation, which focuses on determining the effectiveness of treatments and...
Everyone should know what it's like to feel Lovable, Capable, and Worthwhile. I operate primarily from a Psychotherapy orientation. Instead of narrowing in on individual problems, psychotherapy considers overall patterns, chronic issues, and recurrent feelings. This requires an openness to exploring the past and its impact on the present. The aim of psychotherapy is to resolve the underlying...
I have experience treating individuals and couples with depression, anxiety, attachment and trauma. I have worked extensively with children, teens and young adults and believe my relationship with my clients is a partnership working to achieve the clients goals. I strive to assist clients with identifying and building upon their strengths and growing through their challenges. I am an eclectic...
I am a psychotherapist/social worker who works with children, adolescents, families and adults, particularly young professionals and parents. I utilize a range of modalities (psychodynamic talk therapy, art, movement, mindfulness and more) to support clients as they work through challenges in their lives and develop a more authentic sense of self. I work with folks from a range of backgrounds a...
Winter's darkness calls for stillness and introspection. Maybe you've thought to yourself, "I'm lost. I feel like I'm living outside of my own life. Like I'm not even living, just on autopilot. The anxiety overtakes me. I'm constantly exhausted." You may have even tried therapy before but felt like it didn't make a difference so are skeptical about trying again. You want results, to feel more...
I work with a wide range of individuals, from children to teenagers, adults and the elderly. My Clinical experience includes: anxiety, depression, life transitions, social anxiety, self-esteem, mood disorders, anger management, and behavioral issues. My focus is on improving patient well-being and helping others overcome personal obstacles. In a non-judgmental, supportive and empowering manner,...
Online sessions are available now. I recognize that there are fears and anxieties around Covid-19 and how it is changing the way we live in our world at this time. Schools are closed, you may all of a sudden be having to home school, and "work" looks different for most of us. You may be feeling nervous about running your normal errands around town; markets are hectic; events and social gatherin...
