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
**TELEHEALTH SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Sometimes we can be our own worst critic - or the worst critic of others. Sometimes we even come to see ourselves as an enemy. I support couples, families, and individuals in ending the war, by improving patterns of communication, deepening trust in self and in relationships, and by redefining the stories we have about who we are and who we want to become. Thro...
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And, sometimes there isn’t a plan, or it’s someone else’s plan, or the plan simply isn’t working. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel safe and supported as we explore the unexpected or ongoing turbulence your life. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is centered on building a trust-based collaboration that will support you as you begi...
Life is not always kind. It is difficult to balance all of the demands of life while also taking care of ourselves. It can be made particularly difficult when these challenges seem to require more than we have to give. I believe that we all have the courage and strength necessary to overcome these obstacles, but that we all need help sometimes recognizing our abilities and learning the skills w...
I have been in the counseling field for over 10 years and I use an eclectic approach to counseling and performance skills coaching. I specialize in clients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues. I also specialize in athletes that are looking to improve their performance, become elite, or struggling to perform. I am an LCPC and CAADC trained in general men...
Children and adults have many stressors and concerns in their lives that may be difficult to talk about or share with close friends and family. Many having the fear of being judged hesitate sharing their true fears and anxieties and small children may not even have the words to properly describe what they are feeling. I provide a safe environment where people (families, couples, kids) can come ...
Creating the life that you want, developing relationships that are more fulfilling, and perhaps, coming to terms with significant life-changes are possible. Old relationship patterns, beliefs, traumas, and/or health concerns do not have to stop you from achieving your goals and moving forward with creating a more authentic and fulfilling life for yourself. Although it’s hard, when we look at...
I help adults and adolescents process their most disruptive problems, such as depression, anxiety, anger, financial stress, addiction, trauma, marriage, parenting, grief, or shame. I help my clients to become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage stress. I help people to become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self....
Meaningful and lasting change. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for? I am here to help those struggling with general anxiety, social phobia, mild to severe depression, or stress related disorders. If you are tired of dreading getting out of bed each morning, or wondering why you feel "this way" - I am here to help create change and turn off the "struggle switch." I work from a third wave...
We are living in a time of uncertainty, heightened anxiety and collective trauma due to the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak. As an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, individuals work with me on a range of issues including depression, substance abuse, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and difficulty with overwhelming emotions. Specific to the time in which we...
I believe that therapy should not only be individualized to support the child and family in terms of the challenges they are currently facing, but I also believe therapy should be individualized in terms of the location I serve it. Providing therapy where the need is means that therapy can be delivered in multiple domains such as office, home and childcare settings. My role is to help you and...
My treatment approach is individually tailored to the uniqueness of each client. Whether you are dealing with difficult transitions in life, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use problems, or other life difficulties. I meet you where you are at and through productive conversation we can move toward meeting your goals. My experience has been diverse in regards to the individuals and mental...
My approach to therapy is best described with this analogy: We are on a road trip, you are driving, and I have the map. There are many routes we can take to reach our destination and we will work together to determine which route is best for your journey. The most important aspect of therapy, is feeling comfortable and safe with the therapist you have chosen to work with. I feel honored to work...
Our lives are made up of a variety of experiences, some creating a lasting impact in one way or another. Working collaboratively in therapy can assist in uncovering and focusing on the positive components of our lives, as well as processing events or memories that impede our functioning. I believe by identifying and channeling our core values and strengths, we begin to uncover our true selves,...
( English | español ) Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides faith based counseling services throughout the Diocese of Orlando, including our outreach offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and St. Augustine. Catholic Charities offers individual, youth, couples and family services in convenient locations for people in need of counseling care. Our clinicians are fully licensed with years of...
Are you seeking a safe place to learn how to love and accept yourself? I help guide children, adolescents & adults in learning how to grow into your most emotionally aware self, while learning how to cope with, and understand, life's challenges. I am here to help safely & gently guide you through the healing process. I specialize in: grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, transitional l...
