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
Anxious? Depressed? Irritated? Unfulfilled? Tired? Moody? Relationships problems? Work issues? Life got you down? You want to feel better, function better, see things from a new perspective, unload, get refreshed and be renewed. I can help and you don't even need to leave the comfort of your own home. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) Provider and offer professional, licensed,...
I prefer to work with clients who are motivated towards change and doing what needs to be done in order to make that change happen. We will explore wants, needs, and barriers and use cognitive-based strategies to cope with life. I have 6 years of related experience trained in using Reality and Cognitive-Behavioral based therapies to empower clients to take responsibility and make decisions that...
Throughout our lives we may find ourselves pulled in many directions, especially between our friends and family, work and social expectations. It’s no wonder that we find ourselves struggling to keep up and experiencing a wide range of social-emotional difficulties. This can have a negative impact on the way we view ourselves and the world around us. We may then find ourselves stuck in a cycle,...
Adjusting to and coping with life changes is something that can impact us all, making normal tasks and routines difficult to follow through with. Oftentimes, it can feel like we do not know how to navigate these changes. However, I believe that as we work together to identify your strengths, you will find the methods and answers within you, and begin working toward living your life to the fulle...
If there is one thing that we can count on in life, it is that at some point, anything can change. Even positive change, be it marriage, a new job, or some type of illness, can lead to lower than normal levels of satisfaction in life. At some point, anyone may need support and guidance for whatever life throws at them. What I have found is that when we have the right support and learn that we a...
Effective counseling is all about connection. We seek to be understood, to be known, and to share life with someone else. Counseling provides a safe place to try out ways of connecting with another person, with ourselves, and with our world without fear of hurting others or our own reputation in the process. Research consistently suggests that the most important factor in a counseling experienc...
Alone. Afraid. Anxious. Brokenhearted. So often we live in fear that these experiences will overwhelm us. They consume our relationships, our careers, every aspect of our lives. Hope. A powerful word that seems unattainable in times of difficulty. Whether it’s a broken relationship, addiction, family issues or fear, there is hope. The Refuge is a place to regain hope and to develop the skills...
Everyone wants to be understood and heard but we don’t always have the time to allow for this to happen. Well at Wellness is Key we are Committed to Your Wellness By Meeting You Where You Are!!!! We offer In Home and Online therapy services where you can stay in the comfort of your own home and receive confidential therapy services at your convenience to help you accomplish your goals!! Wellnes...
Is your child struggling? Is he acting out at home or at school? Have you noticed a change in behavior that is causing concern? Often when a child is experiencing difficulties, they have trouble expressing why. I work with children and their families in a safe, supportive environment through a child’s natural language, which is play. We might use sand, art, puppets, books, pretend play, and oth...
Welcome to The Stone House! We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming home for you, your personal growth, and well-being. Experienced and caring clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists offer a wide range of psychotherapy and consultation services in Falls Church, Virginia. Please take a moment to get to know us. We are a multi-specialty collective of practitioners who...
I am a psychotherapist and work with adults, adolescents, couples and families providing both short-term and long term-psychotherapy. I practice therapy based on cognitive and relational theories, with a strengths-based approach geared to helping people reach their full potential in all life areas. I employ elements of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and structural famil...
Do you wish to heal past wounds and move towards a happier future? Do you want to learn how to manage your mental health symptoms? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? Are you open to change and to making those changes a reality in your life? If you are dealing with a change in your life that is causing stress or if you can't quite put a finger on wha...
Does your past control you? Are you looking to change the way you think about things or how your relate to your peers? Do you find yourself asking why did I do that? I have experience helping people to change their relationship patterns and behavioral based reactions. Individuals diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety disorders, and major depression often see their life as a never ending cycle of doom....
I like working with clients as a whole. I am a dually licensed therapist who enjoys individuals who experience both substance abuse and mental health issues. I like to help clients build a strong foundation to then branch out and grow to become the person they desire to be....
My mission as a therapist is to partner with individuals in order to assist with improving their communication skills, self-esteem issues, negative self-talk, as well as decreasing self-harming behaviors. I am a dedicated, motivated therapist that strives to guide my patients of all ages towards their own sense of happiness. My passion as a therapist is to support those that are struggling with...
