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
I am a graduate of both the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth University, with a master’s in social work. i am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of Virginia. I have been working with individuals and families for approximately 18 years. I have extensive post graduate training in grief and trauma and how it affects us spiritually, mentally and...
I believe, that most people are capable of change if given the opportunity, support, and motivation in order to achieve greater success in all aspects of their lives. My warm and friendly approach with client's is encouraging, inclusive and collaborative. I tailor therapeutic interventions to support your individual needs using frameworks from evidenced based practices. I work with adults,...
I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space to help clients work through life's struggles. I believe that it is important to not only identify areas of growth in therapy but to also identify areas of strength; this is especially important with children and adolescents. I take a collaborative and systemic approach when working with youth; my belief is that including all parts of the child's l...
If you're in need of a non-judgmental, compassionate, safe place where you can vent, gain insight on yourself and behavior, and learn the appropriate skills necessary for effective and healthy coping schedule an appointment with me. I specialized in working with children and families specifically from Hispanic communities. Who may have limited access to resources in their language. You will lea...
I respect people who seek out therapy and hope that you will reach out to me and introduce yourself. Change can be difficult to master alone and I believe that the client therapist relationship, having respect and providing a safe place for exploration can initiate that change. We all need support, guidance and inspiration on our journey to self care and living the life we want to live. One of ...
Whether you have experienced something that has turned your life upside down or if you merely want help kick starting the next stage in your life, therapy can help. Individuals recovering from difficulties related to a traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, anxiety, and individuals having difficulty managing life decisions (relationships, kids, employment) often have one thing in common:...
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk...
For over ten years, I have worked to help individuals and couples empower themselves and achieve desired change in their lives. I believe in a direct, yet compassionate approach to therapy, which stems from my extensive training and experience practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Act and Commitment Therapy, therapy for high-conflict couples, and behavioral interventions for eating disorde...
Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make...
Are you facing the challenges of overwhelming life circumstances, depression, anxiety, grief or loss? Having trouble managing child's behavior in home or school? Often, the thinking patterns we have accumulated throughout our lives are operating below the surface and become the very things that get in the way of the life for which we long. We may not be able to change the situations that happen...
We all face challenges throughout our lives. What defines us is how we choose to address the issue. Mental illness is not uncommon but what can be uncommon is having the courage to seek help. Issues surrounding mental health often arise during major transitions whether it be age, school, work, family, or loss. A diagnosis of a serious mental illness should not define you or hold you back. Fight...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, relationships, life-transitions, and self-worth issues for adults and adolescents. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, empowering clients with the awareness, insight, and skills to overcome both immediate and long-term challenges, identify personal goals, and experience measurable growth. I encourage clients to tak...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Welcome to the start of your recovery journey. You may be feeling as though you’re alone and nobody else could possibly understand how you feel. Perhaps you’ve done therapy before and are going through another wave of pain. Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, distressing memories, constant negative mood, and avoiding problems may be just a ...
My name is Guan Ellerbe. I am the CEO or Leading Light Behavioral Health, Inc. LLBH is a growing private practice that currently offers 100% telehealth services. We values diversity, social justice and family. LLBH clinicians utilize an array of evidenced-based approaches such as Trauma focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DV support, The Gottman Methods for couples and more. We...
You feel unheard, overextended, and unable to keep up. You're stressed and aren't taking care of yourself like before. You feel anxious and isolated and it's destroying your relationships with others, making work difficult and distracting you from your goals. You've lost sight of your needs and wonder if you will ever feel good again. You want to wake up feeling energized and motivated,...
