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
As an addiction counselor since 1991 I have had the opportunity to work with many clients helping them with, support to move forward in recovery, healing, healthy relationships, someone to listen, or getting their life balanced. We will work together taking steps that will guide you on your path of change and recovery. I believe everyone at some point in their life may need to seek out a...
Concentration difficulties? Unfinished projects piling up? Experiencing guilt, shame, anxiety, or sadness? Are your emotions and behaviors negatively affecting your work, family, or relationships? I’m a Mental Wellness Coach specializing in helping you overcome emotional and behavioral obstacles. I provide coaching remotely by phone or video conference. Get the help you need in the convenience ...
Here's to the strong ones. The wonder women and the supermen. The ones that sacrifice their own needs for the betterment of others. The ones that charge ahead in silent pain and push through to get by. Here's to the sleepless nights and the racing hearts. The watching and the waiting. You've put yourself aside for far too long. Now it's your turn. You don't have to feel alone in your struggle o...
Our lives--and the lives of our loved ones--are so often challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, loss or grief. And we are often so pressured by the demands of every day life that we struggle simply to get through each day. While our relationships with others are usually our greatest sources of love and support, they are often the sources of our deepest pain. Through...
Often in the pursuit of happiness, we are so focused on a destination that there is little joy in our journey. We work so hard to attain career, relationship, degree or professional aspirations that the outcome is not worth the personal sacrifice. The loss of excitement in our dreams can be diminishing and frustrating, taking the magic and excitement out of life. Therapy can help demystify how...
I come to you believing this: the power of emotions is incredible. They can shape our identities, impact how we interact with others and can be the underlying source of ongoing and situational problems. I work with adolescents, young adults, and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression,...
Taking the step to seek out a therapist can often be an overwhelming task. It's sometimes difficult to know what type of clinician will best suit you and help you on your journey towards meeting your needs and reaching your goals. As your clinician, I work to provide each client with a safe and inviting environment where you can begin feeling comfortable opening up and working collaboratively o...
Are you tired of feeling stuck, anxious, or like you are not enough? Did you know that you do not have to keep on living that way? If you are tired of feeling depressed and isolated, it is time to do something about it. Making the decision to come to counseling is the first step toward getting unstuck. Brené Brown says, “You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your sto...
Dr. Dustan Barabas and his associates offer psychological services and treatment for the following: Psychological problems exacerbating a physical health condition, Coping with terminal illness, Depression, Bipolar, and Mood disorders Anxiety and panic disorders, Low self-esteem, ending maladaptive health behaviors (smoking, drinking and drugs), Adjustment to major life changes, Relationship...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health treatment. During my graduate internship, I worked at a rape crisis center and was privileged to witness the resiliency and strength of those who have experienced significant traumas in their life. After receiving my master’s degree from Western Illinois University, I worked for 9 years at t...
Helping you get the support you need to move through whatever is keeping you stuck. Trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, are some of the challenges life can throw at us but you are capable of healing, you are capable of rising out of your difficulties, and I can help you get where you are going. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as somatic (body-based) therapy methods to he...
Alexys Grim is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been working in the human services field since 2010. She has a variety of experience working with children, families and couples, including a background in domestic violence and substance abuse. Alexys enjoys using play and art in her sessions with younger children and is willing to work with children age 5 and up. Currently on a waiting...
You are meant to change throughout life; however, that does not mean we do not experience growing pains. Right now, you may believe that your current state of anxiety, sadness, frustration and struggle is your final destination. Aubrey is confident that you are meant for much more. She understands the intensity of your situation and through empathetic listening and firm accountability she will...
You’ve realized that when you’re around others you feel completely alone or invisible. It feels exhausting to attend social gatherings because you have to be “on.” Perhaps you’ve always felt like you needed to change yourself in order to fit in or that it’s your responsibility to sacrifice your needs to make others happy. You prefer to suffer in silence, but your increasing sadness and...
Therapy can be intimidating for many people, but it’s my job to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I enjoy working with children and adolescents and that is where most of my experience lies. However, I also enjoy working with young adults and families. I believe it’s essential to provide a space that is filled with honesty, empathy, and kindness so that every client feels safe ...
