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
Welcome to Wholistic Counseling! My name is Kathy Ensign and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic...
My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic harmony and wellness. I have been a therapist for many years with children, teens, adults, and families ...
Feel stagnant in your relationship? Can't stop fighting with your partner? Or maybe you want to strengthen your connection? You love your partner but there are still some nagging issues that get in the way of having the type of fulfilling relationship you desire. Some challenges exist that you two can’t quite agree on. Everything is good, but you know it could be even better. Even though you...
Testimonial from a former client: "Susan's approach to therapy is grounded in real neurological and behavioral science. With some past counselors, I've often been put off by vaguely new age "feel good" sessions that never sought to address the actual underlying illness. Susan has helped me to identify why I reacted or interpreted something in a certain way, and how to catch myself from repeatin...
Me desempeño desde un encuadre psicoanalítico combinando elementos de diversas teorías como la cognitiva-conductual, existencial y gestaltica. Mi rol es activo, intento junto a la persona que consulta aclarar, reformular el motivo de la misma, orientarlo/a ya sea durante la sesión o al finalizar la misma comunicar con señalamientos, preguntas lo que se haya trasmitido mediante el discurso, las...
I have been blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, with four boys and their spouses, and soon to be 8 grandchildren. I have worked almost 30 years at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My work has been mainly with young adults, adults, and couples. I have specialized in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also worked with man...
Helping others to heal and move forward in life has been a personal mission of mine. Feeling trapped in the throws of addiction can leave one feeling hopeless, as if there is no future. The healing well works diligently with you to connect with the winner inside. We provide substance use therapy by assisting those in need to explore how use began, we provide substance use education through...
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my page! I enjoy working with adults who are having difficulty with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, social anxiety concerns, generalized anxiety, transition concerns, and depression. I want to help you get your life back, or identify what is needed to create a meaningful life. Bettering your life is hard work and it takes support, time, and...
We may find ourselves entering therapy or seeking a psychological evaluation for a variety of reasons. We may experience significant life stressors or transitions we were not prepared to cope with. At times we may simply have negative or distorted thoughts that can contribute to depression, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions. While there are many different modalities that can be effective ...
I have experience working with populations that are in need of support to address mental health concerns or life transitions. This may include abuse/trauma, behavioral, family conflict, depression/ anxiety, self esteem issues, runaway, challenges of everyday living, etc. A lot of the time, people would like to have someone to talk to. Some people look for ways to take the next step in a better...
I love what I do! I am a client centered therapist and believe there is no one perfect way to do therapy that fits for every person. Each client is unique and you are the expert on you. I view my job as helping to guide you through the healing process and giving you a safe place to feel your emotions and be yourself. I am dedicated to helping clients make the progress they want in their lives. ...
Whatever problems or challenges you are currently facing, my name is Grant and I would like to help. I primarily work with people who are diagnosed with PTSD but have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my career. I believe in a multifaceted and holistic approach to counseling that prioritizes the relationship between the therapist and the client while utilizing CBT,...
Today, as individuals and families, we all face endless demands that require us to adapt quickly to an ever-changing world. No matter what our age, when we are overwhelmed with emotions, such as anxiety, anger, or depression, it can get in the way of us having fulfilling relationships. Together we can explore effective ways to build strategies to face life's stress, challenging relationships an...
I strive to create an environment which fully supports my clients in making meaningful and lasting changes within their lives. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, substance use and misuse, LGBTQ+ populations, men and masculinity, college-aged students and those navigating life, family and career-related transitions. I completed my undergraduate, graduate and now doctoral work ...
My work involves helping people in troubled relationships find what is important to them, personally and in relationship to others. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, and other emotions that are keeping them stuck as they attempt to move forward. The clients I see hope to rebuild their lives, make sense of their experiences, and move on. I am an EMDR-trained and...
