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
Do you find yourself struggling with loss or life changes and find it difficult to cope? Are you having symptoms of anxiety, depression, addictive or unhealthy behaviors? When many think of loss and grief, one may assume they have lost a loved one. At times this is the case, but there are so many kinds of losses we are faced with in our lives; loss of self, loss of roles in life, loss of...
I am experienced in offering client centered therapy for a variety of issues including anger management, depression, anxiety, and PTSD and trauma. I am certified in EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about helping you to understand and accept yourself, to work with the tools you have while also trying to adapt your worldview in a way that will benefit ...
I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I have a deep respect for those who come into my office and want to help them process and overcome the issues that are causing them pain. What I have come to know in having done this work for the past six years is that we all experience pain in our own unique and profound ways. I provide a collaborative and compassionate...
I am honored to journey through recovery with individuals, families and couples who are courageous enough to address mental health and substance use battles. We work through life's demands by identifying specific goals, processing areas of challenge while celebrating areas of success and assessing progress along the way. The development of a safe and collaborative relationship serves as the...
Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a...
I enjoy working with adolescents & adults who have felt alone, disconnected, and/or like they don't belong; who have chronically found themselves in relationships that don't feel supportive and/or reciprocal & are seeking ways to shift their ways of relating and connecting; and who are experiencing chronic depression and/or anxiety & struggle with self-love. I am passionate about exploring the...
Welcome to a warm and accepting space. I specialize in treatment of trauma, anxiety and/or depression and relationship challenges. I practice EMDR, CBT with a focus on Attachment styles. My approach is relational and communicative in working together with you. I welcome you to email me for a FREE consultation. I’ll get back to you within 24 hrs. It's natural to feel nervous about taking the fir...
::: ::: Our stories are written by the things we experience: our past, our present, and what we hope will be our future. At times we come to a point when the storyline has not turned out like we expected. This may be the catalyst to begin a search to find insight and meaning for the past, hope for change in the present, and movement toward what lies ahead. Tim and Karen are no strangers to thes...
Life gets complicated... anxiety, depression, marriage and family issues. All of this in addition to our normal life transitions. Good news... you don't have to go through this alone. I enjoy helping people gain freedom and healing through the counseling process. I believe all people are capable of experiencing freedom from unhealthy patterns and healing from hurtful situations and relationship...
During this time of crisis you may find yourself needing some extra support. I am currently offering sliding scale and low-fee Telehealth services for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. I seek to create a safe and trusting environment, where we can explore the areas in which you are wanting help. I use an integrative approach, catering to client’s unique needs and goals. I have experience...
Sometimes we need to go through a dark overgrown forest to get to a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. Other times we might hike a rigorous trail to get to a stunning waterfall or a peaceful overlook. Beauty and challenges are intertwined in life. The experience of counseling is like this. You might find yourself in a dark or difficult place, yearning for the serene meadow of wildflowers. Ma...
Hi everyone. My name is Thomas Roslak and I am a therapist located in Los Angeles. I have a history of working with people in the creative fields as I was a touring musician for many years. For the past three years I have worked in community health and private practice settings addressing such topics as depression, anxiety, substance use, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, family and couples issues,...
I believe everyone has power to heal. If you’re willing to make changes, I can assist you with tapping into your inner strength to support your healing journey. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and group therapy. I have specialty training in working with clients experiencing mood reactions related to infertility, pregnancy, reproductive and infant loss,...
TERESA MEFFORD, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is an alumna from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia and earned her degree through the school of Allied Health with emphasis on Rehabilitation Counseling and counseling through its Alcohol and Drug Education Rehabilitation Program. She works with children, youth, and adults who have been diagnosed with...
Are you feeling depressed, like this isn't the way you wanted your life to turn out? Do you find it difficult to get out of your own head, as if you are trapped? When surrounded by others, do you still feel alone? Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track? How about hopeless, like you'll never be happy again? Look no...
