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
I believe growth and healing happen when we reconnect with ourselves and the world. I offer strengths-based approaches that support individuals and couples in finding balance, authentic connection, and healing. I work with adults and older teens on a variety of topics, some including: healing after trauma; life transitions; sexuality and relationships; communication; self-confidence; stress;...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges in your life? It is important for me to let you know that I am here for you, ready to sit by your side, navigating how to find solutions to life's difficulties as best as we can. Regardless of how motivated you may or may not feel, it is ok. Ambivalence is a very natural part of the change process. I will help you find what does motivate you, and ho...
Recovery is not for people who need it, it is for people who want it! I want to be along this journey with you! I will walk along side you each step of the way, encouraging you to be your best self. Children and teens are my passion, adults suffering from depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior, and or trauma. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Motivational...
Have you ever felt, "Why is this happening to me, I don't know who I am anymore!" Constant worrying, low mood, relational challenges, and life transitions can wear you down. Simultaneously, navigating multiple cultural contexts can challenge your values and world views, often creating dissonance about who you are. Within the mindful space of therapy, I can help you examine the nature of your...
I believe that each individual is unique; therefore, their therapy should be as well. As a therapist, I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment for us to collaborate to achieve your goals. Using a variety of integrated therapeutic methods, we can work together to develop treatment plans tailored to your individual needs. My specialities include stress, anxiety, and depression. I also...
I am not along the lines of the "traditional" therapist, I strive be an authentic person and inclusive for everyone to make clients as comfortable as possible for rapport and reaching therapy goals in sessions. I offer about 6 years of clinical experience in various treatment settings with all ages including prominent experience in addiction, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and other...
When life feels overwhelming or confusing, courageous people seek support. It is my passion and honor to provide a warm, supportive, and confidential environment for those who find themselves there. Do you have relationships that need help navigating intimacy, boundaries, or communication issues? Dealing with past wounds that continue to create problems in your life today? Find yourself worried...
*Not Accepting New Clients At This Time.* I have been a practicing psychologist for 23 years. I am compassionate, empathetic and I create a safe space that facilitates healing. I strongly believe that people have the resources and inner strength to overcome adverse experiences. I address each client as a person with unique circumstances and collaboratively work with them to achieve their goals ...
I believe in establishing a collaborative relationship to facilitate effective communication and counseling/therapy, that provides the best outcomes. In therapy, I am supportive, compassionate and present with individuals both in times of struggle and need, as well as, times of progress and achievement. I work hard to meet each individual where they are and actively listen to and respect where...
I understand that in life we each come across many different challenges. I'm also aware that seeking therapy can be just as sensitive and difficult. I believe it is important to provide my clients with a welcoming and comfortable environment in order to help develop true self-acceptance, strength, and resolution to these challenges. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are...
I specialize in providing support to those coping with medical challenges and their caregivers, as well as work surrounding grief, loss, depression, anxiety and relationships. I believe strongly in the mind/body connection and the support that spirituality can provide in healing. I work with clients to learn to practice tools and strategies which are proven by research to support progress with...
Just by showing up and reading this, you are brave! Looking for help isn’t always easy, but if any of the following resonates with you, I believe I can help! Do you find yourself feeling stuck in negative repetitive patterns? Overwhelmed and confused? Experiencing anxiety and/or depression and wanting more out of life but not sure how to get there. I know life can feel like an uphill battle at...
In this chaotic world, we are faced with many experiences that leave us feeling stuck, hurt, and overwhelmed. It can be lonely, isolating, and exhausting. Sometimes we need help finding our way through the storm. My intention is to help you navigate the messiness and empower you to find healing, vitality, and wholeness within yourself. Therapy is a place where you can explore your inner world, ...
My holistic approach to therapy emerged out of my passion for health and my connection to nature. While I combine several modalities in my practice, at the heart of my work is empathy and authenticity. I believe in working together to help resolve the challenges or circumstances with which you are currently facing so that you may develop an enhanced relationship with yourself and those around y...
We all deserve to live our best life. Making changes, even if you know you will benefit, can be so scary sometimes! We will walk together to help you find love and acceptance for yourself and others. If memories and thoughts knock the wind out of you sometimes, or you're having trouble being good to yourself, let's talk about how to heal. Talk therapy only gets you so far. I use EMDR to work wi...