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
Currently my practice is full and I am not taking new clients. Are you stuck, suffering, or haunted by events that happened in the recent or distant past? When traumatic things happen they are often hard to forget and can result in distressing symptoms including: disturbing thoughts and images, feeling as if you are re-living the event, trouble getting the event out of your mind, anxiety, alway...
Dr. Oye-Trautloff is a Licensed Psychologist at Sentiero. She earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her training includes working in residential and outpatient settings with individuals who have culturally diverse backgrounds and various clinical presentations. She furthered her training experience in the administration of...
Seeking therapy takes courage. I understand how difficult it can be taking that first step reaching out for help. I provide a supportive environment and foster a trusting atmosphere to begin the healing and recovery process. Services are collaborated and tailored according to the goals of clients and individuals are empowered to create meaningful change in their lives. I welcome adults who...
Is your teen son struggling with bullying, thoughts of harming himself, or suicidal thoughts? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of family, professional, and personal responsibility? Is your job or career not providing you with a sense of purpose, direction, and growth? Are you having difficulty accepting your sexuality due to family, religious, or community hatred? Have you suffered...
Change does not happen overnight. It is a process that happens by taking small steps towards a goal everyday. My goal is to help individual's & families to become stronger & have a healthier outlook on the future/present, so they can develop accepting & loving relationship with themselves & others without judgement. This is done by improving communication, learning & understanding an individual...
I decided to become a therapist because of my passion for helping others. My mission is to help others heal and grow. When people have a safe space to explore their concerns, the possibilities for healing and growth are endless. It is an honor for me to provide that space and empower others to identify the next steps in their journey. I facilitate a welcoming, safe, judgement free zone. I promo...
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, in community, home, and office settings. I specialize in counseling teens and young adults dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity formation, family conflict, substance abuse, etc. I’m also passionate about and drawn to working with marginalized communities, includi...
Do you struggle with finding happiness? Does feeling good about yourself and your life feel out of reach? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or out of control? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am so glad you are here. You may feel like you have tried everything. You may be asking yourself what is wrong with you. I want to tell you here and now that there is nothing...
Seeking help and support is utterly courageous! It means you are listening to yourself and tuned in to the feeling that something needs to change. You will find that when you address your mental health, your body feels different, your thinking sounds different, and your life choices and ability to handle distressing experiences look different. I offer a compassionate, safe, & open space for peo...
Tanairy Fernandez is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Tanairy has extensive experience counseling clients with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Depression, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders (pregnancy/postpartum), and Adjustment to life changes. She has a clinical background in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) with a focus on Mindfulness. She provides a warm and welcoming environm...
My approach with my clients is empathetic and supportive. I believe the most important aspect in the therapeutic process is developing a strong rapport with my clients. I cannot expect my clients to share with me their biggest challenges if there is not a therapeutic relationship based on trust, and this begins with utilizing open communication and empathy in getting to know my clients. I want ...
As humans, we learn to cope with unpleasant feelings and situations using our innate strengths. Despite doing our best those strategies are sometimes ineffective or unhelpful. The way we try to avoid pain may cause us distress and create problems that become hard-wired into our identity and reduce our ability to function and connect fully with others. In a warm, supportive environment we can...
I am seeking to help those individuals who are desiring to gain personal awareness, find meaning and purpose, gain clarity of thought, and get to the root of pain and mental conflicts. If that is you, I can help you. If you are looking to get past trauma, heal from abuse, or get free from dysfunctional relationships, I am ready to help you move toward your journey to healing and self empowermen...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I strongly believe in the importance of my clients feeling safe to freely express themselves during our sessions together. I utilize techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, rational emotive therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic and mindfulness. Our sessions together will be client focused and client driven; I am here to guide my clients...
Why fit in when you were born to stand out -Dr. Seuss. Often times when dealing with strong and intense emotions we have trouble communicating with the people in our lives. Together we can work through emotions that are making it hard to move forward in your life. Change is hard and together we can make make it through life's transitions whether you are dealing with the past, or gearing up for ...
