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
Environment is everything, and understanding a client's environment contributes greatly to the work we can do together. As a clinician, it is my goal to provide a safe, comforting and encouraging environment for personal growth. I work on a strengths based model to highlight the various systems in a clients life and work to address the needs and concerns of that individual.The journey of...
My focus is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, validating, and safe place for you be yourself and share your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you “where you are” and work collaboratively with you to improve your well being. Are you having relationship difficulties? Overwhelmed with stress and anxiety? Coping with grief/loss? Adjusting to life changes? Feeling out of control...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues or just need someone to speak with regarding managing your current situation? The clients I work with are in a place of being or becoming stagnant and not knowing how to make the next step. This could be due to past decisions, trauma, relationships or current situations. My clients want to live their best life possible and need insi...
We all have hardships in our lives that at times feel insurmountable. I believe in each of our abilities to meet these obstacles, learn from them and turn them into some of our greatest opportunities for growth. As we work together in an authentic, safe and nurturing environment, my hope is that you will gain insight, tools, strength and self compassion that will help you and your relationships...
I specialize in working with couples or individuals who want to make positive changes in their relationship(s). For individuals, I strive to provide a safe and affirming space where clients feel free to explore their attachment and relational style without judgement. When working with couples, I don't believe in blame or taking sides. Instead, I work to support clients in creating a shared love...
I provide a warm, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment. I work with clients to address a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use struggles, difficulties in relationships, loss, and balancing work-life demands, among other issues. Integrating multiple models of care based on a patient's need, I utilize aspects of behavioral approaches (CBT, DBT,...
"When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine." Supporting others through difficult times has been a life-long passion of mine. I am a welcoming and enthusiastic therapist with the ability to help youth manage their behavior and emotional state in a moment of crisis or through major life transitions. I have a unique ability to see the strengths in each individual I meet. I am known for bei...
When problems come up in our lives, they often make up us feel alone. It’s not that we can’t handle the problems, but sometimes it just feels overwhelming. Often, we feel like the problems are not going away or that everybody else is living a better life; however, I can assure you that you’re not alone. If you feel it’s time to speak with someone about issues that have come up in your life, I...
Even though transitions are a part of all of our lives, they sometimes stir up old pain or are just too overwhelming to navigate without some help. You deserve the time and support to work through it and counseling can provide that for you. I believe in a person centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and strength based counseling approach. I have over 14 years of experience using these...
Are you stressed and overwhelmed with work, school, daily tasks, or relationships? Have you been trying to overcome a past issue or loss? Has depression and anxiety been something you have struggled with? As a Marriage and Family Therapist I provide a safe, calming, and judgment free space to assist you in navigating through life’s obstacles. I believe our past and present relationships with...
Let’s talk about: anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, parenting stress, depression, loss/grief, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, teenage issues, obsessions/compulsions, and emotional stresses. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a Certified...
Who you are and who you can become does not have to be determined by anything negative that you have been through. You can become the person that you have always wanted to be. You have the power to create the life that you want to live now and in the future. Past experiences may have wounded you and left you feeling broken. But, your wounds and your brokenness can be used as tools to overcome...
Life is a journey, not a destination. You deserve to live a life you want and I am here to help you through your journey. Our troubles are often linked to problems in relationships with ourselves and others. Sometimes there are stressors or life events out of our control. My approach is client-centered, holistic, with the goal of overcoming challenges and empowering you to find your unique path...
If you're struggling with painful relationships, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or addiction in one of its many forms, I've helped many clients in your situation rebuild their sense of stability and self-confidence. My clients describe me as a calming presence who provides empathy, humor, and skills that give results. Most of my clients come in with emotions that feel overwhelmi...
***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in...
