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 am truly passionate about my work and believe it is important to find the right match. My goal is to meet everyone where they are at in their readiness and insights, and I work with a wide range of clients from various backgrounds. I have over a decade of experience in working with others, and will bring a comprehensive and eclectic approach to our time together. Working in the Present allows...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female...
You feel stressed out all the time. You have managed to keep everything together for years but you feel like you are barely holding on. You are exhausted all the time and often think you just can't do it anymore. On the outside, it seems like you have it all it. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head often reminds yo...
If you're a new client, I'll walk you through each initial step in getting started. With 30 years experience, I work with adults who are living with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and relationship issues. I enjoy working with couples who desire to improve communication and enhance emotional bonds. My practice embraces the richness of cultural and gender diversity. I will listen,...
Everyone has a story, and quite often our stories contain certain events and relationships that lead us to unwanted ways of living and coping to over come the pain and missing elements. There is a reason why we do what we do. Yet, there is hope for transformation no matter how dysfunctional and longstanding our issues may seem. I have a passion to help individuals, teens, and families experienc...
Thank you for visiting my page! Often seeking help can be a very tough and vulnerable process and I want to commend you on taking that initiative. I provide in home therapy in the Austin area as well as in office sessions. I utilize a collaborative and supportive approach during therapy sessions to ensure goals and needs are tailored to each client. I offer a free phone consultation so we can g...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -- Valuing both reason and emotion, I believe in helping clients find a balance of the two in their daily lives. A safe, confidential connection is a courageous step when coping with big issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, divorce, addiction, strained relationships or transitions. It is with genuine regard for clients' personal stories that I feel...
Karen is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 10 years’ experience counseling children and families. She specializes in behavioral concerns, social skill development, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma and divorce. Karen has extensive experience and training in the treatment of trauma and the impact of unfortunate events on the entire family. She enjoys working wit...
Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by everyday tasks, difficulty focusing, difficulties maintaining appropriate boundaries, and forgetting your own strengths? These problems can start to affect your everyday life. It can also start to affect our relationships with others including loved ones. My goal is to help you find your "super powers". My goal is to help you find your own form of balance...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate working with adults and teens experiencing a myriad of issues. As an Adlerian counselor, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life and help you to find answers and insight within yourself. Within that scope, I offer the following specialties: spiritual and cultural exploration, trauma healing, emotion regulation, career counseling, gen...
I believe that therapy helps individuals learn to challenge negative belief patterns and overcome negative behaviors. It is my hope to help others be their best selves and lead fulfilling lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. Group therapy is also an option when available. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help...
As a licensed marital and family therapist, I have years of experience working with individuals, couples and families faced with a wide variety of challenges and life cycle transitions. I offer a supportive, empathic and nonjudgmental environment in which to discover, heal and grow. My approach is individualized, holistic, solution-focused and collaborative. Together, we will create a plan to h...
Goal-Oriented and Solution-Focused Therapy for adolescents, adults, and families. Together we address the cause of dysfunction in your life and how your goals for change. Together we work to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. I understand that asking for help may be the most difficult step in the therapeutic process, and so my goal is to make it as comfortable as I can. I emphasize ...
Often times we feel stuck in our current situations. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can gain a better understanding of what is keeping you stuck and help you to make the changes necessary to overcome obstacles and live a more creative and fulfilled life. I aim to help each person hone and develop skills for improving relationships, find new ways to cope with str...
I believe good mental health is a part of your overall health and wellness. Imagine carrying a back pack that is heavy with loss, sadness, anger, guilt, stress, depression, anxiety or any other difficult emotion in response to your life. It may seem unbearable. When problems accumulate, stress can seem insurmountable. My career as a professor of Clinical Mental Health professionals and years of...
