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
***Now Accepting Telehealth Clients. Please Email!*** I have training and experience working with individuals of all ages. I am trained in PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction therapy) which is an evidence-based treatment for children as young as two years old. I enjoy helping children and families work through issues such as ADHD, behavioral problems, extreme defiance, attachment issues, and...
Currently Accepting New Clients Online. At DAO clinic our approach to healing is based on intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. It is influenced by psychiatrist and the founder of transpersonal psychology Stanislav Groff who pioneered holotropic breath-work in the West, and by neuroscientific research of Dr. Joe Dispenza. We are a team of Japanese Usui reiki Masters/Teachers, life...
Children and adolescents are faced with many challenges. It seems as if they are constantly bombarded with information. They are often stressed and at times, lack the ability to communicate how they are feeling as they cannot put their feelings into words. I understand the needs of the children as well as the challenges as a parent. I provide various treatment modalities depending on the needs ...
Whether it’s everyday stresses, the loss of a loved one, trying to navigate the world, family conflict, or trauma, I am here to listen to it all and help you find a path through it and past it. I feel fortunate that counseling is my passion. My life’s work is centered around helping clients feel heard, feel encouraged and feel like they have the tools they need to work through the hard times. I...
Does your life seem to be spiraling out of your control? Are you affected by anxiety, depression, substance use, communication issues, intellectual or learning disabilities, mood swings, lack of social skills, or another mental health concern? Do you need to develop an identity as a parent? or redefine yourself in some way? You can start making changes today by working to identify your needs,...
Patient centered therapy is key in establishing a healthy rapport, meeting patients in their time of need along with establishing skills and techniques to manage stressors, symptoms and behaviors in a healthier manner. I see patients 12+ years of age; working with variety of diagnoses: depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment, emotional intensity and bipolar disorder. Upon establishing rapport wi...
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and stuck in your current situation? I'm happy to help you navigate not only the stressors inherent in everyday life, but also guide you in overcoming the effects from past failed relationships, traumas and anxieties that keep you feeling stuck, scared, and overwhelmed. Many times those issues affect your work performance, ability to create meaningful relationships...
As a therapist I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and authentic healing environment, where I can assist individuals, couples, and families work through life’s challenges. In therapy, I utilize an integrative approach, that is heavily rooted in Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive (CBT) and Narrative Therapy models, that nurture the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual parts of the s...
I am experienced in working with couples, families and children, working through emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, marital issues, parenting arrangement and custody disputes. Through the person-centered approach to therapy, I work with my clients to find the most effective means for developing the insight they need to overcome their current obstacles, which includes the use of a...
I value my clients as individuals, and know that at some time or other most people need a little assistance to overcome life's challenges. I recognize that no single therapeutic approach is effective for everyone, and I have learned to tailor techniques to match my clients' personal goals. Over the years, I have learned that making even small changes in the way we think and behave can dramatica...
I get it! Your most precious resources, (time, money and attention) are already stretched thin and you're not sure how talking to someone will help. For many, considering therapy brings up worries about inadequacy, fear of judgement, or worse...that it means you're crazy! Because I'm professional, I'll say, "That's non-sense"!! Once we know each other a bit better, I might choose a more casual ...
My ideal client is one who is willing to form a partnership in which together we can identify needs and goals to achieve and maintain. I believe in working collaboratively, as opposed to unilaterally. My client may not yet know specifically what their needs are at the start, but we will figure it out. Therapy should not last forever, so we will work to discover solutions together. My clients wi...
You are anxious and stressed. You feel like no matter how hard you try, it’s just not good enough. You’re feeling overwhelmed by life; thinking that others’ problems are more serious and you don’t want to bring anyone down by sharing your struggles and challenges in relationships, parenting, work stress, and juggling the demands of life. Your best never feels quite good enough and you don’t kno...
Attending California Institute of Integral Studies shaped my holistic approach to therapy: body, heart, mind and spirit. I use a systems approach when working with clients to see and understand how all areas of one’s life might be impacting them today. I have worked with hundreds of men and women over the last 20 years as a successful corporate leader in Human Resources and Organizational...
Hello, I'm Tom. Over the last decade, my work has focused on the myriad issues children, families, and couples face that may impact their ability to lead healthy, functional, and meaningful lives. I tailor my approach to meet your needs using a host of evidence-based practices, but with the understanding that you are the expert of your (your family's) experience. I'm here to help you identify a...
