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 am an experienced psychologist who specializes in conducting psychological, neuropsychological, educational, and developmental assessments for children and adolescents. Carefully designed and well-executed evaluations can identify barriers to success, offer diagnostic clarification and provide a wealth of information to help guide suitable school, home and therapeutic interventions. I also of...
Some times it helps to have someone outside of your social circle to be able to talk to about difficult times that you may be going through. These things may include communication issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or past trauma that may be currently effecting your life. I am passionate about what I do and feel lucky to be a part of your journey. I specialize in individual thera...
Do you have a negative relationship with your body and little respect for yourself? Are you hard on yourself as you grow older and/or gain weight? Body Image is the mental picture we have of our bodies. This includes what it looks like and how we perceive it. Self-Esteem is the true opinion we have of ourselves and how we respect ourselves as a person. We don't want to admit it, but at times we...
I am Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist that specializes in working with adults struggling from behavioral & emotional issues including; mood challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, & trauma. I am an EMDRIA trained, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) provider with advanced training. I enjoy working with individuals who want to improve their communication,...
I am a family centered clinician with 20+ years experience working with teens who have school centered difficulties. When children are struggling, it impacts the entire family. I help my clients improve their family dynamics by identifying negative patterns of behavior that are no longer serving them and replacing them with positive habits that help to reduce family conflict and improve overall...
It is OK to ask for help. I am here to listen, be present, and collaboratively work with you on movement toward positive change. I am excited to speak with you regarding anxieties, burdens, challenges, or issues that are impacting your day-to-day living, relationships, school, work, and your family. I welcome openness in our working relationship, and look forward to helping you achieve growth,...
Currently accepting new clients! Day, Evening and Saturday hours! Change is a constant in our lives. My passion is helping you explore, heal and grow in and through these periods of change in life. Clients come to see me for a variety of reasons.Common themes include phase of life changes, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, marriages, divorces, and assistance with...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Waybridge Counseling, my goal is to provide children, adolescents, and families with a safe, welcoming environment through individual and family therapy. I work with clients who are struggling with mental health issues, emotional regulation, behavioral disturbances, trauma, anxiety, depression, and communication concerns between parents and...
Of all the things we are now forced to give up, don't let it be your sanity! I'm offering day, evening and online sessions to those in and out of state! My story: I thought I could do it all & on my own. I was "ok" ignoring all the signs like panic attacks, staying in bed all day, and obsessing over every little decision, mistake or adversity. I've learned to accept some things & change others ...
Do you question why you've had your life's experiences? Do you want clarity about your feelings? Do other people's actions make no sense? Do you feel weighed down by the pain of loss? Through the use of Bibliotherapy, Narrative therapy, Gestalt techniques, motivational interviewing, we can work together to discover a deeper purpose and meaning for your unique life and responses. Individuals and...
Life can be challenging! We'd be honored to help you in your journey by providing the professional caring support, tools, and experience, that empower you to move forward in your life. We use an integrated strength-based approach to address issues and believe counseling is a collaborative effort between you and the counselor. We are passionate about empowering people to find peace, fulfillment,...
To preserve everyone’s safety during COVID-19, all sessions are currently conducted via Zoom/telehealth. I offer comprehensive testing and assessment services via telehealth for learning, attention, executive functioning, mood, and anxiety concerns for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I also offer weekly telehealth therapy sessions. My approach to teletherapy is an empatheti...
Have you ever thought "Life is not suppose to be this way?" The first step toward healing is being honest with ourselves and to put in the hard work. Whether you are experiencing marital difficulty, anxiety, or grief, I use Christian counseling to help bring healing and hope. Having personally experienced grief of my two sons’ passing as well as the death of other loved ones, I will walk with y...
Are you living on another planet than your partner? Not even sure how to start a simple conversation anymore? It can be super hard to wake up each day and look at your partner as though they are a stranger in your house. Don't wait any longer and book an appointment today. Let's get to the root of the issue and bring back those feelings of connectedness that you are missing. (Telehealth is...
Do you ever feel broken? Has tragedy taken your ability to feel joy? Has anxiety stolen your peace of mind? Has trauma robbed you of the resiliency you once possessed? Have the dynamics in your relationships grown from compassionate & communicative to conflictual & constricted? Has your identity been tested, oppressed, or discriminated against? If so, then your overall sense of wellness and...
