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
I received my Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Sport and Health Psychology from The Adler School of Professional Psychology and have been practicing in various settings, including community mental health, wellness, and educational settings, since 2012. I use a culturally-competent, person-centered approach that promotes awareness, growth, and acceptance while working t...
I am a retired high tech executive who has embarked on a career as a life coach specializing in addiction counseling. As a State-certified counselor, I’ve helped men from 20 to 60 years of age and from many backgrounds. However, having worked in the corporate world, I’m uniquely qualified to help people struggling with substance abuse in high pressure environments. Addiction is a secondary issu...
Do you feel like you don’t have control over what’s happening around you right now? Is there a problem that’s dragging you into a downward spiral? Do you need a place to sort things out so you can get back on track and live the life you want? Whether you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or just feeling stuck, therapy can provide a safe place to work...
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and the current health situation and its impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones, may be one of these. You may be faced with life changes and decisions; you may have suffered a loss; you may wish to lead a happier, more fulfilling life; you may want to work on a specific issue or relationship; or perhaps all of the above. Personal...
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: Professional Therapy & Online Counseling for Children, Adults & Families in Colorado. In my 10 years working as a mental health professional, it has been a great joy helping clients navigate the ups and downs of life. Working with me will give you a fresh perspective over your unique circumstances, and will provide you with the individualized guidance and...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York and specialize in working with the adult population. My belief is that self-healing encompasses the mind and body and that the clients are the experts in their journey. While therapy is a growth and self-discovery process, in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outl...
*Now providing TeleHealth*: Life can be a difficult experience, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Sometimes it is difficult to believe we possess the ability to move through our pain. Struggles in life, relationships, trauma and with grief and loss can become inhibitors to the life we want to live. I would like to help you realize that y...
What's standing in the way of you finding your best path? I believe you have everything you need to reach your full potential, sometimes it’s just hard knowing where to start. Let me help you sort though everything and get back on track. People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason that brings you through the door, I commit to walking with you throughout the healing proc...
Life can be difficult and challenging. We are often taught and develop maladaptive ways of coping just to get by. At some point in our life we could benefit from education and guidance on how to make improvements leading to a healthier more fulfilling life. That is the goal in therapy: to foster healing that leads to balance in one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This may l...
Picking the right therapist can be difficult. You want them to be very knowledgeable, experienced, easy to talk to about anything, passionate about their work and sincerely invested in helping you. They should be well trained in teaching you specific skills that are distinctly tailored to your goals, in a way that is easiest for you to learn, so that you feel comfortable and self-confident...
I help clients release limiting beliefs and pain from past experiences. If you are feeling held back by your past, low on energy, or frustrated with your inconsistency in motivation, we will be a good fit. The approach I use is called NARM, the NeuroAffective Relational Model, and it is a body-based psychotherapy. Together, we will explore what is holding you back from achieving your goals, and...
Limited slot availability- not currently accepting insurance. I have great success in working with adult female, and non-binary people of color and other minorities. One of my strongest beliefs is that the relationship between client and therapist, is the greatest component to successful treatment. Clients must feel safe and understood to allow someone to help them process and navigate their...
One of the bravest things you can do is to explore your own patterns and notice the ways they do or do not serve you. Maybe you keep hitting the same wall in your relationships. Maybe anxiety is controlling you or you feel disempowered in your daily life. I commit to support you in noticing your strengths and finding compassion for your stumbles. Together we will grow joy and presence in your...
As human beings, we often find ourselves wanting more freedom, or perhaps wanting more purpose in our lives, or craving a sense of inner peace. Other times, we find ourselves caught up in difficult and challenging relationships in our personal lives or at work. Whether your life feels overwhelming or underwhelming, I believe that care and courage, along with some healthy curiosity can go a long...
Growth and healing take time, and sometimes it can feel most overwhelming when we are in the trenches of this process. In the midst of change, we have moments of feeling deeply lost, disconnected, or alone. I believe that the ability to shift struggle into strength is shaped by the relationship we have with ourselves. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults in developing the skills an...
