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
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...
Counseling for women and young females that foster wellness of the MIND, BODY, and SOUL. As females, we often find ourselves overwhelmed, lost, emotionally and mentally distressed, anxious and completely "out of sorts" with no time for resolution. We attempt to juggle multiple roles, life and its difficulties, and our commitment to others, that we fall by the wayside. When do we say ENOUGH and ...
I recognize how difficult it can be to take the steps toward seeking out a therapist, regardless of the reason that brought you. Life can be challenging in many ways and can be difficult to navigate alone. I take great care in providing a safe environment for my clients to explore their lives and various obstacles in a nonjudgmental way. Building a trusting, therapeutic relationship is what I f...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking for an understanding listener to help you talk through life stressors? Are there road blocks in your path and you're not sure which way to go? Are you or a family member struggling with addiction and not sure where you can turn for help? Are you wanting to make changes in your life and not sure how to take the first step? At Embracing Change Counseling, LLC,...
***WE PROVIDE TELE-HEALTH SERVICES ONLY*** We believe that life’s difficulties are inevitable, often leaving us stuck with invisible wounds. As a practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, we'd like to help you get unstuck with tele-therapy that encourages emotional resilience, emotional regulation, self-awareness development, and introspective strategies to help you overcome. Let’s try somethi...
Are you ready to wake up to a life you genuinely love, appreciate, and enjoy? Over the past decade I have worked with people who are focused on personal growth and healing. My passion is helping you gain freedom from the past, heal trauma, improve relationships, strengthen self-worth, and create a life you are excited to wake up to. You are not your past, your trauma, or mistakes. You are far...
I provide telehealth services within Minnesota on evenings and weekends. With over 35 years of experience, I have extensive knowledge in helping couples, families and individuals move past difficult hurdles and challenging times. I especially enjoy parent coaching and mentoring adolescent/adult males. I see myself as a guide and focus on clients' positive attributes and strengths and believe...
We're always changing, for better or worse. Engaging in counseling services is like embarking on a journey. The destination is the change you hope for, whether it's the way you're feeling, a relationship, or a habitual behavior. The first ingredient in any effective counseling relationship is trust. Genuine communication with a counselor will give you space and time for dialogue about what you'...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with adults with a variety of mental health issues including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, marital/relationship problems, employment issues, self esteem, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsivity, love addiction, partner betrayal/infidelity, and much more. My job is to help you discover your...
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. My clients struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, exposure to traumatic events, and PTSD. These symptoms often leave them feeling helpless, afraid, and like things will never get better. Even though you want to run. Even though it's heavy and difficult. Even though you're not quite...
I work with high school-aged teens and adults struggling with mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, alcohol or drug use disorders. No matter the size and scope of your struggle, therapy can help. A willingness to take the first step is all you need. Compassionate, realistic, and person-centered care is the foundation of my services. Foundationally...
Finding the right therapist is not easy, but it is one of the most important choices you will make in your therapeutic journey. My clients often say they feel a sense of connection and trust when working with me. This kind of connection will motivate you to come to therapy regularly, and genuinely explore the issues that are coming up for you. I have created a space where you will feel comforta...
*Not currently accepting new clients* Ashley is a healer of self and others and lover of humanity. She believes that choosing to heal is a radical act of self-love. Once we take the time to learn and heal ourselves and our wounds we can emerge toward collective empowerment. She is a trained Social Worker currently working in day treatment with youth in a school setting who have mental health an...