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
No one as a child stated, "I want to abuse drugs" or "I want to experience trauma" (ie car wreck, rape). Life happens and sometimes it becomes out of control. Understanding trauma and/or addiction, or even them together, can help an individual to feel as though they are being heard. It is my honor to help you walk through your pain and begin to live life once more without the heaviness of the...
Relationships can be challenging! I am passionate about helping couples resolve conflict through a solution based lens, helping improve communication, and develop healthy patterns. I help facilitate change through emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you want to have better communication with your partner, work through trauma or life changes, or jus...
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field for almost fifteen years. I enjoy helping people and would like to help you reach your goals. I believe that the most important thing in therapy is the relationship between the client and his/her therapist. My primary treatment approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. I also util...
The word "metamorphosis" refers to the process of transformation, a transformation of both mind and spirit that can lead to positive and often dramatic changes in one’s life. Here at metamorphis-therapy, it is my belief that the relationship that develops between client and therapist is the foundation on which all else is built. My genuine empathy and compassion, combined with my intuitive and...
I am a compassionate, humorous and enthusiastic therapist with my master’s degree in counseling psychology currently pursuing licensure. It wasn’t until I discovered the healing power of the mind, body, and spirit approach that I saw lasting change and healing in myself and in my clients. I am client centered, radically non-judgmental, authentic, and honest. I believe in meeting each individual...
My practice focuses on the treatment of mental health issues as they relate to teens, adults, older adults, and LGBTQ+. A guiding principle that informs my therapeutic approach is a Strengths Perspective. I believe we are each looking for meaning and purpose in life. Life can bring challenges and circumstances that leave us feeling alone, scared, lost, or hopeless. It is my belief that each...
No matter what winds of life have steered you to this moment – you are not alone – and I applaud your courage for taking this step toward your journey to healing. I would be honored to hear your unique story and offer you a safe, compassionate and judgment-free environment to do so. My approach to therapy is uniquely tailored to your presenting needs. Together, we will foster a strong foundatio...
We gain a greater understanding and perspective of our existence when addressing that which concerns us the most. Accepting responsibility for mental and emotional health is an empowering decision to make, one that will evolve and transform your life. If you are seeking therapy to resolve anxiety, abandonment, anger, boundary setting, depression, family and personal relationships, conflict, gri...
As a body-inclusive psychotherapist, I believe that we have within us everything we need to heal and grow, and that safe, supportive, and collaborative relationships help us to tap into our innate systems of healing. My approach is compassionate and person-centered, as I support people in developing their capacity to better navigate difficult life experiences. Whether focusing on overall emotio...
The people who come to me are curious to get to know themselves in a deeper away. I work with people to help them heal from trauma, interrupt unhelpful patterns, set healthier boundaries in relationships, dismantle crippling perfectionism, bolster their sense of self, increase self-esteem, mindfully manage anxiety, and live a more authentic existence. Together, we can work toward both short-ter...
I work with all ages and make it a point to meet my clients where they are at presently and work on making goals to help improve their overall quality of life. I have worked as a therapist for over ten years with children and adolescents specifically with a focus on finding ways to combat symptoms of ADHD , depression and anxiety. I have also worked with the adult population for several years a...
I believe in the power of my clients to make positive changes in their lives once they gain the necessary insight and skills in our sessions. As a licensed psychologist, I seek to empower clients as they explore, express and honor their truth. To respect the diversity in my clients’ needs, the interventions I use follow an integrative approach, including: interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, an...
Dana has spent a lifetime as a listener and encourager. During my lifetime, I have worn many hats as a social worker, Navy wife, teacher, stay-at-home mom, homeschooler,advocate, business owner, and adoptive parent. As a counselor, I bring my personal/professional experience along with a sense of humor and guide people to self-acceptance of their uniqueness while encouraging their authenticity....
My ideal client is one who is ready for change, even if that means starting at a snail's pace. I want to work with those who are ready to challenge themselves, break down walls, and find their best self. No matter the issue, need, or goals, I'm open to working with all who desire healing and peace. I have been working in the field since 2004, and has worked with a variety of patients, as well a...
Are you looking for help to create a different life for yourself? Are past traumas and childhood messages keeping you from the life you desire? Can you envision your perfect life but struggle to make it happen? I work with clients to examine all areas of life in order to create their vision, free from negative past programming. My goal is to help you identify new ways to resolve issues and take...
