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
You’re tired of being mean to yourself. You’re tired of having your emotions control you. You want to feel happy and fulfilled again, or maybe for the first time ever. It may not seem like it right now - but I want you to know that you have so much strength and courage for even having these thoughts. You are resilient, and I am here to walk with you as you rediscover that part of yourself. I...
I am currently not accepting any new patients. The process of therapy can be a difficult one. Although it can be intimidating to face your difficulties, the good news is that you already have everything that you need in order to heal and overcome your obstacles. I believe that one of the main factors in the effectiveness of treatment is the therapeutic relationship. From a strength-based...
My ideal client is anyone who, despite their fears and apprehensions about therapy, is ready to do the necessary work to develop the tools which will enable them to actively pivot towards a better life; a life that is aligned with their deeply held values. At the basis of my practice is holding all my clients with an open, accepting, and non-biased emotional stance. I specialize in using...
Life is full of uncertainty, stressors, changes, and challenges and at times these issues weigh heavy on us. Sometimes our traditional coping, resources, and knowledge are not enough to help us manage the increase in worry, distress, sadness, or relationship conflict. We may feel drained, tired, and alone, no matter how resilient or strong we are. Sometimes we experience traumatic situations th...
As you journey through life, you may find yourself in difficult times that may cause confusion, anxiety, or depression. You may experience difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one. You may have experienced a life changing event that feels as if it has turned your world upside down, it is during these times that you may need someo...
My ideal client is ready for a change. They are someone who is looking for support with life stress and anxiety, adjusting to a life transition, feeling stuck, or wanting to grow themself. My client's goals might include learning to better manage stress and anxiety, finding their voice or direction, setting boundaries, growing self-worth, or creating new healthy patterns. They might want help w...
RBG Counseling specializes in working with clients who have a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, early childhood trauma, and other types of traumatic events. Trauma often creates symptoms impacting our daily functioning and ability to fully engage in life. Treatment focuses on creating symptom relief, reconnecting with resiliency and strength, and supporting...
What if you could overcome your depression and anxiety? What if you could finally have the life that you want for yourself? I know it's tough to ask for help, but the twists and turns of life can be hard to work through on your own. I can help you to move in the direction of your goals, developing coping skills so that you can live the life you envision. I provide a non-judgmental, safe, warm...
Nothing seems to be working, as the day’s pass you noticed a disconnect. The relationship is becoming unfamiliar. Your partner no longer feels like your partner. Arguments are more common than compliments and toxic exchanges seem like the norm these days. The stress is starting to affect other aspects of your life. The relationship with yourself seems more like a distant memory. You could use a...
Are you ready to embrace yourself, express your truth, and effectively and confidently communicate your wants, needs, and feelings? Do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin and move past self-doubt? On the surface, you put up a decent front and work hard to stay strong for the people around you, but in your heart, it feels fake. You tend to take care of others before yourself, but then ...
Holly conducts individual, couples and family counseling sessions. She works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship stressors, and life transitions. She also has a lot of experience working with the LGBTQIA- population. Holly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory and a Strength Based approach to therapy. Holly is a trained Forensic...
You may be experiencing "stuckness" in your life, feeling caught in thought loops that have left you overwhelmed, anxious, in pain, hopeless. Yet, something brought you here – somewhere within you is an action tendency to move toward healing, growth, and connection. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, or existential struggles over identity, relationships, loss, or life transition...
Everyone sees your “perfect” relationship, telling you how lucky you are to have your partner by your side. You smile and nod in agreeance, but behind closed doors, you know the truth: tension, fighting, lack of intimacy, exhaustion with one another, and constant miscommunication. You long to feel heard, valued, and respected. You feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells, never knowing...
Over the years I've enjoyed working with adolescents and young adults as a full-time social worker and soccer coach in the school setting (currently with Fairfax County Public Schools). Given the transient and dense population of the Northern Virginia community, our school aged population puts immense pressure on themselves to succeed socially, academically, and athletically. Many students that...
It’s time for a new approach. You’ve tried numerous ways to overcome depression and anxiety, but in the end, you’re left feeling even more worried and defeated. Maybe the strategies that worked in the past aren’t working anymore. Trying to find relief from this suffering can turn into an exhausting cycle. This emotional distress can cause you to feel detached from others and make it seem...
