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 love helping kids, teens, & adults who feel stuck. Stuck with fears, stress, and worry. Stuck with anxiety that makes it hard to do things. Stuck with memories of a frightening event that happened a long time ago, but feels like it was just yesterday. Stuck with difficulties related to complex and attachment trauma. My areas of specialization include anxiety and trauma. I am an EMDR trained...
I find it rewarding help individuals who feel lost and are trying to find the meaning in their life or want to break self-defeating patterns. To help these individuals I provide a safe environment where he/she can explore difficult questions and assist them with acquiring self awareness to overcome those challenges. Using a variety of therapeutic approaches I help the client reach their potenti...
I help patients who are suffering with depression, anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed or who are just stuck and confused about how to feel better. I tailor my approach to each individual’s needs by combining a compassion with expertise and direct feedback. I’m trained in individual and family therapy with an advanced degree in depth psychology. This enables me to help patients gain deeper...
I practice at Synago in Macomb, Il. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with regulating their emotions, are having difficulties with anxiety, depression or have a poor sense of self. Often clients have a critical judge in their head that gives them little peace. Often they have had traumas that continue to drive feelings and behaviors that they do not desire. My clients often report...
I will work collaboratively with you to analyze areas you feel need improvement, manage stress, clarify goals, and modify unwanted patterns in your life. I specialize in reducing anxiety, improving relationship dynamics, facilitating a deeper understanding of family issues, and assisting and supporting you through life transitions. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQIA community, people i...
“I have endured, I have been broken, I have known hardship, have lost myself. But here I stand, still moving forward, growing stronger each day.” (unknown). You are not alone. I have experience helping others improve their quality of life with confidence. As your therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help you take some positive steps to change. I work best with children (4-11) and...
Hooray! You are here! You have taken a courageous first step on the road to healing, whether you are looking for yourself or someone you love. As the counselor, I am here to walk by your side! I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for you as you process and work through past and/or present challenges. We will work as a team to address challenges, set obtainable goals, and to work toward...
*Currently accepting new clients through my practice Intern* I am not personally taking new clients that aren't on my waitlist until Spring 2021.* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a...
My practice, Little Sprouts Counseling, focuses on children birth through adolescence, teens, young adult women, families, and new parents in the areas of anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, attachment, parenting support and skill building. It can be hard communicating our feelings and needs with others in an effective way. It is within the context of our relationsh...
Thank you for your interest in seeking therapy with me. If you are feeling stressed, tired, sad, unhappy, unheard, confused and need a place to process and make sense of your experiences, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to talk and to be heard. I see therapy as a collaborative effort where we engage in conversations about yourself and your life in order to help you cope, heal,...
Feeling stuck? Looking to strengthen the intimacy and communication within your relationship? Ready for pre-marital or marriage counseling? Have parenting issues become to overwhelming to know what to do next? Are you having difficulty setting boundaries with your parents or in-laws? It can be beneficial to meet with a professional who specializes in deepening relationships, expanding insight, ...
At Seeds of Change Counseling Center, we understand that reaching out can be overwhelming, our friendly therapists will do their best to put you at ease right away. We are real people who understand that everyone could use a helping hand from time to time. If you would like to experience relief from your trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, panic attacks, or just wa...
Have you experienced a loss that seems too big to survive? Do you have a gnawing feeling that society is getting grief wrong; that the messages you have heard to "move on," "just choose joy," and, "aren't you over this yet?" are not honoring to your experience? I have focused on grief and trauma-informed theory, aligned myself with mentors devoted to the field of bereavement, and am a certified...
The idea of counseling can be overwhelming. My goal is to support you in identifying your true self by providing a holistic approach in finding balance within your body, mind, and spirit. I utilize an eclectic approach to treatment with the foundation being cognitive behavioral therapy, while incorporating solution focused, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy techniques....
My ideal client is someone with an open mind facing life's problems. Most people really need to be listened to and feel understood. The beauty of a crisis in one's life is that it can become an opportunity for positive change....
