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
We all have hardship and emotional distress. In such times, it can be difficult to go through it alone. Facing these challenges with someone who guides and supports in a thoughtful way, can help to find deeper understanding. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Once a safe environment is provided, people find strength to realize their possibilities and discover their own solutions. One of ...
I have been working with adolescents, adults and families since the mid 1980's. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBT and family issues are the areas that I have the most experience in. I believe folks come to therapy because some aspects of their lives are not working...we will explore these issues and move to get you where you want and need to be. I have many years of various types of...
Each of us can lead lives of authenticity, balance, and purpose through mindfulness and self-reflection. Life can be scary at times. We all need someone we can count on: to listen, to try to understand, and to hold our hand as we travel rocky terrain. By creating a safe, collaborative space with warmth, honesty, and humor, I will take that journey with you when you are ready....
Life is full of gains and losses. While our gains make us feel good, our losses help us grow. I believe that in understanding how to accept and heal our losses we can transform our lives most challenging events into acts of personal growth, self-empowerment and change. This change gives us the tools to cope with life, ourselves and others in a more gratifying way. I specialize in grief and loss...
I am an experienced Therapist with a long-standing reputation for establishing and maintaining a safe and trusting environment where an Individual/Couple/Family and/or Group can give voice to their past and present narratives, identify Strengths and Vulnerabilities and address the Body/Mind Connection. Over the years, Ive found that making the decision to talk about what is heavy on your...
Throughout the course of life we are all faced with adversity, barriers and need guidance in making the right decision. I offer a Holistic Person Centered Therapy approach by blending various theories and modalities. Each therapy session is catered specifically to the individual strengths and weakness. Although we may have similar issues, those issues can affect us in totally different ways. My...
There are challenges in everyone’s life that can seem daunting. At such times, we need and deserve an understanding, compassionate, knowledgeable guide to assist us in identifying the thoughts and feelings associated with our current difficulties. Factors like background, ethnicity, race, and family dynamics are significant contributing elements that can be essential to clarifying and...
My clients are looking for effective evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapy to resolve or manage their symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, binge eating and bulimia. They want to work with a therapist who is well trained and has years of experience in working with diverse groups of people. They want to feel validated and work collaboratively with their therapist. The...
Emotional wellness is like physical wellness for our reactions to life. Whether your struggling at home, work or in your relationships, taking care of your emotional needs is important to your well being. Experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, & stress can be overwhelming. Do you feel stuck and want to experience joy and fulfillment again? My approach to therapy provides a nonjudgmental place...
The main client I hope to work with is one who may have struggled with the therapeutic process in the past I wish to demystify the experience and reach out a helping hand. It depends upon the needs of a client, one session or several sessions. I wish to hear what the client is in need of, and to give them the tools to carry out treatment. Every client has a unique situation and/or a family or...
My ideal client is at any age in the lifespan and willing to engage in therapy to heal, grow or simply feel better. I am able to work with a variety of people from different populations due to my non-judgmental stance and curiosity about other people. I am adept at working with individuals who experience multiple problems simultaneously due to my willingness to work with other providers and...
I am a dually licensed therapist in both Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Professional Counseling with approximately 10 years worth of working with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of mental health issues. Throughout my experience as a MFT/LPC, I have had the privilege of working with US Active Duty Military members and their families, grade school students ranging from...
**I have daytime openings currently** I aim to provide person-centered therapy that lets you guide the conversation and treatment. I work to meet you where you're at with a focus on your personal goals. I provide individual therapy with a focus on substance use, relationship issues, and mental health issues (depression/anxiety). I have a strong interest in supporting those who are looking for a...
You don't think you can do this anymore. You are overwhelmed and just bone tired and it seems like things are getting worse. You look like you've got it all together, but really you're lonely, full of self-doubt and dying on the inside. People are depending on you and you believe you're letting them down. But what's worse is that you don’t measure up to your own expectations. Your to-do list is...
There are times in everyone's life when circumstances, challenges or inner struggles can lead them to feeling overwhelmed and alone. Talking with a caring therapist can be the support you need to feel better. It is my passion to inspire and empower people to be their most joyful and compassionate version of themselves. As a licensed psychotherapist for more than 25 years I have had the privileg...
