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 provide Pastoral Christian Counseling and Life Coaching in the Hampton Roads area. As a Pastoral Counselor and Coach my professional philosophy is that I am committed to the same professional standards and code of ethics that are essential in clinical counseling. The goal of pastoral counseling is to help individuals think biblically about their current struggles in the context of a...
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Change in our lives is often useful and necessary, yet also may feel frightening, overwhelming, or disruptive. I believe that forming a positive therapeutic relationship with a trusted professional can provide you with helpful support, guidance, and tools to successfully navigate life transitions. I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. My goa...
I believe that people do the best they can. At times life is overwhelming. Relationships are challenging. Situations are hard. We are not always responsible for or in control of things that happens to us. Starting therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you are already stressed. We all have signature strengths to get help us through challenging times but many times we are not awa...
Are you struggling to find a job or feeling stuck in your career? This may make you feel really anxious, unhappy and unable to do things you really enjoy. Maybe you are feeling stuck because of a fear of failure, lack of motivation, and harshly high expectations. Maybe you wish you felt more confident in yourself and more self-assured in what next steps to take in your life and career to finall...
Step out into freedom and embrace the life you were born to live!! Is fear running your life? Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends? Discover the courage to be who you truly are! Many people dealing with anxiety, depression and gender and sexuality issues feel they are missing out on life. Clients I work with often report feeling alone and afraid to reach out for help. They no longer...
As we progress throughout our lives we all have different struggles that we must face, and these cannot always be managed on our own. With over twenty-seven years of mental health experience I am prepared to assist my clients on this journey. I offer counseling with adults in the management of mood disorders, trauma,and anxiety by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness...
Anger is a natural basic human emotion that is often used to express negative feelings. Anger is a secondary emotion, usually a reaction to underlying emotions such as frustration, hurt, loss, or disrespect. Road rage, violent behavior, verbal abuse, aggression, intimidation, and lack of empathy, are examples of issues that benefit from anger management. My goal is to teach people to identify,...
I specialize in utilizing tailored approaches with clients to help them become the best versions of themselves. Therapy looks different for everyone, as it should. No matter what each client’s goals are, I emphasize trusting the process. From my perspective you are the expert on yourself; I follow your lead. I work to meet my clients where they are which means that stepping on the gas or pumpin...
We all go through stressful periods in our lives. Sometimes it's a result of a traumatic event, such as a sexual assault, loss of a loved one, or difficult life transition. Sometimes it's more complicated to pinpoint. Maybe we are having trouble coping with school, work, or everyday life and are not sure why. Maybe we feel stuck and just feel "off" or not ourselves. I believe that everyone is...
Do you feel that your life is spinning out of control, not sure if you are coming or going, and feel no one understands? Low self-esteem, worry about the future, and wounds from the past can hold us back from the freedom we crave. Moving into that freedom requires both trust and a commitment to change. I offer empathetic listening, non-judgemental attitude, and a relaxing environment. Faith, Ho...
Sometimes bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us. I believe that coming to therapy is a huge step towards a path of enlightenment and empowerment. I am a Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I specialize in working with children, teens, young...
Therapy can be a very scary process. From having to call one to having your first meeting and then doing the work. This is especially so when you are facing difficult times or remembering events that you've struggled with for some time and realize that this is what is holding us back to our fullest expression. In our work together, I will bring nurturance and support as we explore the underlyin...
Making the decision to change is often difficult as there is comfort in holding onto old ways of thinking or patterns of behavior even when they are ineffective and no longer serve us well. My goal is to help guide you through the change or healing process. My therapeutic approach is supportive and collaborative. I work with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, and mood...
Are you struggling with day to day activities? I am here to help. Drawing from my experiences with families, individuals, couples and adolescents while working at a Family and Youth Center, an alternative school for teenagers with mental health issues; I have counseled individuals and families from diverse walks of life. Each client is a unique individual needing their own structured support,...
