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
We often forget, or are unable to provide ourselves ample space to take a moment and reflect on what we are experiencing throughout our development. We live disconnected from the messages our bodies communicate: through the tightness in our chest; the manner in which we respond to our partner; the late nights spent tossing and turning in bed. Allowing oneself the space to confront those message...
The issues I work with in therapy are mind-body issues. I do not have a mental illness approach. What is good for the body is good for the brain and vice versa. My openness and inclusivity influence my approach to therapy. I do not judge. I accept. I am more interested in your uniqueness than your diagnosis and I expect a full recovery in treatment. I specialize in the spectrum of Depression an...
I believe the beauty in each of us is contained in both light and shadow, and strive to hold compassionate loving-kindness for all aspects of the paradoxical nature of being human. Together we will explore existing strengths, while encouraging growth, and holistic wellness. I am currently providing tele-mental health only, which means we will meet via a HIPAA compliant teleconferencing platform...
Raising children is not always easy, especially during a pandemic. With more of us at home for work or school the usual family stresses can be amplified. Children process the stress of these changes in a variety of ways. Working with a therapist who specializes in play therapy, a developmentally appropriate method of providing mental health support to children, can lay the ground work for your...
You want a life different from what you have, but don’t know how to start. Your relationships have not been fulfilling and you are left believing something is wrong with you. The divorce left you confused about what you want in life because the marriage didn’t work. Your friendships feel conditional and you want to be authentic, but don’t know how the people in your life are going to react....
"You can't have a better tomorrow if you're still thinking about yesterday." We all experience times in our lives where we may struggle to overcome challenges or may need to learn new skills and strategies to get through our day more effectively. Through my work I strive to assist people on their journey towards self-discovery and self-actualization. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches ba...
You have always given your all in your relationships. Whether it was with your parent, friends, or intimate partners; you wanted healthy relationships in your life. However, you often ended up feeling like you were not enough for any of them. You often felt rejected and disposable. You didn’t realize that this would impact you, but it has. Now, you often isolate yourself or just remain in...
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sierra has shown an intensive interest in the psychological mind and the effects different environments, situations, and genetics can affect an individual. Coming from a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis, as well as Humanistic studies from her graduate school, Sierra possess a wide range of information, studies, and empathy in order to effectively...
Clients that I love to work with are motivated for change, but need help figuring out exactly how to create and maintain that change. Clients need to be willing to put in the work, because together we can navigate the changes that need to be made, as well as how to execute them. I work together with the client to help them get where they want to be. Collaboration is important and necessary to...
Life can be challenging. Current world events may be adding to your daily life stresses and bring up feelings of hopelessness, fear, anger, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, feeling overwhelmed and/or stuck. Additionally, we may carry the weight of unprocessed trauma that can affect our daily ability to function as well as how we interact in our relationships. Some common symptoms of...
As a Mental Health Counselor, I have specific experience working with eating disorders. I have worked with clients in both higher levels of care and outpatient settings. Many people know that they want change, but they are unsure how to make that change a reality, and that's where our work comes in. In addition, our sessions will focus on the whole person, which includes discussing areas...
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. We will work together on identifying and planning to meet your treatment goals. I am an EMDR trained therapist....
Do you feel like you are unable to communicate in your relationship and have the same argument over and over again? Are you feeling emotionally disconnected and no matter how hard you try you just don’t feel valued or understood? Are you feeling discouraged and losing hope in your relationship or yourself? Is there a lack of intimacy in your relationship? Nearly every relationship will experien...
Welcome! I am licensed clinical social worker that provides individual and family therapy services. I have specific interest working with children, youth, and families. I also provide individual therapy services for adults. My therapeutic approach is relational, person-centered, emotion focused, and trauma-informed. I have a variety of skill sets that I adapt to meet the unique needs of each...
Therapy should be a safe place for you to work on goals, gain skills to better deal with life challenges, and/or to take back your life from the effects of trauma, depression, or anxiety. I customize my style for each individual and use evidence-based interventions to help you reach your goals. We can work together to help you find understanding, and catalyze growth and healing. I worked in the...
