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 help struggling children, teenagers, and adults to overcome their obstacles and reach their underlying potentials. By building connection, improving communication, and generating meaning, I help individuals to experience their lives as more joyful and less stressful. Figuring out the best way to help yourself or your child can be a daunting task, and I am here to help you navigate through tha...
It is important to have support to cope with the challenges of the past 6 months. Many of us are facing feelings of loss, uncertainty, and fear. I want to work together to help you cope and maintain your emotional health during this stressful time. I love helping women understand their thoughts, feelings, and reactions so that they can be the best version of themselves. The primary areas I supp...
My approach is to offer clients the support, acceptance, insight and guidance needed in order to achieve a healthier and more fulfilling level of functioning in their lives. You may have already identified goals for self-improvement that you’d like to sort through, or maybe you are not yet able to articulate anything beyond your desire to alleviate a general discomfort, soreness, pain or paraly...
I am an associate practicing counselor under the direction of Daron Elam and supervision of Dr. Kathy Robinson. I am LGBTQ affirming and kink aware. I have a passion for working with LGBTQ teens and young adults who may have experienced trauma, have difficulty working out interpersonal situations, and have a sour taste in their mouth from religion. I am here to help bridge the gap from distress...
I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples learn to identify their strengths and to better understand themselves in order to reach their full potential and live their best lives. My approach is eclectic in that I implement a variety of therapeutic strategies to best fit each client on an individual level. During my internship, I have provided counseling services to a wide ra...
Are you struggling in your marriage or relationships? Do you have mental health challenges to overcome? Would you like to find a counselor who is committed to helping you resolve your issues? Through behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I can help you address trauma, abuse, stress, PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depression including postpartum depression, and severe anxiety. I specialize in perso...
Your child or teen’s mental health may be out of balance if they are struggling with eating, sleep, motivation, and school work. These can be signs of depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. Having a child who is struggling to keep afloat can feel overwhelming, and recovery may feel like an insurmountable task for you and your child. I provide evidence-based treatment for children, adolescen...
We’re in this together! As a clinical social worker with over ten years experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, creating positive thinking and communication patterns, and developing new skills, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your journey! I want to help you access your inner strength with an approach that is tailored to specifically to you....
Are you having a difficult time navigating changes in life that others seem to take in stride? Do you feel stuck in the same patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you struggling to maintain personal or professional relationships? You don't have to figure this out alone! I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which to set goals, identify and process emotions, increase healthy...
Welcome and thank you for learning more about me! I have extensive experience working with and providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have provided services in an array of environments such as schools, community agencies, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, residential facilities, and substance abuse program. Some of those mental health issues I...
Does your relationship bring more frustration than happiness? Tired of having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands of your daily life? Does your child or teen have problems getting along with others? My name is Payton Mueller, MS, NCC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Jay L. Jeter, LPC-S and I am ready to be a part of your journey. I graduated with my Masters...
Hello, and welcome to Pathfinder Counseling. My name is Victoria and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to provide you with a safe space and resources to help you understand yourself and create the life you want. I work with adults and specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My warm yet direct style helps my clients overcome barriers and accomplish their goals....
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a Life Coach. I combine the depth of psychology with the practicality of life coaching to meet your personal goals. I help people become more fulfilled and successful in their relationships and careers, reduce stress, improve self esteem, and decrease anxiety and sadness. The people I work with are successful in certain areas of their lives, but need some expert...
Jackie is passionate about helping others succeed in improving their mental health and chemical health symptoms so they can live an optimal healthy life. She utilizes Positive Psychology concepts and Motivational Interviewing which are both a form of strength-based approaches. Motivational Interviewing has been defined as “a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthe...
You’re on the verge of something great. You have big plans, but you’re bouncing back and forth between feeling totally inspired and feeling totally frozen by anxiety, worry, and self-doubt. Do you feel restless, fatigued, irritable, having difficulty concentrating, or avoiding social situations? Maybe you’ve just passed through a major life transition such as a divorce, loss of a loved one, or ...
