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
Everyone faces difficulty in their lives, but that doesn’t mean we have to face it alone. I have been effective in helping children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families no longer feel lonely and isolated during stressful times. I am passionate about supporting my clients in reaching their goals and working with them to restore hope and healing. I partner with clients to discover their inne...
I believe that therapy is an unique tool you can utilize to discover more about yourself. My approach is to guide you in that discovery and allow you to recognize your full potential. There are many possibilities on how we approach life and it can be difficult to see all opportunities clearly. My mission is to offer support, compassion, and knowledge to my clients to empower them to create a...
As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as...
I help those who feel like they aren't enough. If you are struggling with anxiety, guilt, shame, perfectionism, depression, relationship issues, or trying to heal from your past- let's chat about how I can help. I work to help my clients understand how to create balance in their life, while honoring their mental health needs and empowering them to live out the life they want for themselves. I s...
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be"( Lao Tzu). Life transitions are a constant thread in our lives, and sometimes a person needs a little guidance to help them make the transition and evolve from their efforts. As a social worker for more than 24 years, my clinical practice has enabled me to work with a diverse group of people representing all ages and stages of their lives a...
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to support them in working through life’s challenges and promote healing and wholeness. I am here to offer you support, compassion, and a level of accountability to bring out the best in you! I utilize an integrative approach in order to work through depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, work/life balance, and relationship concerns. In working...
I help children, teens, and adults identify and overcome barriers to happiness and wellbeing. Stress related disorders, anxiety, and other mood disorders often stem from relationship conflict, past trauma, and other overwhelming environments such as school or work. Working together we can minimize symptoms and stress and use your strengths to achieve your goals. Although everyone is experiencin...
The difficulties of life may cause stress, depression and anxiety and can lead to an imbalance of our emotional and, or, physical health. Do you feel lonely, depressed or rejected? Have you experienced trauma that has caused you emotional pain? Are you involved in a cycle of drug or alcohol abuse to perhaps attempt to alleviate these emotional symptoms? Or, do you have a loved one suffering fro...
So you have a new baby. And it's nothing like you thought it would be. The sleepless nights, the frustrations around breastfeeding, and the general feeling of loss of control are just getting to you. You haven't showered in days, don't feel like yourself anymore, and the thriving career woman you once were seems like a distant memory. You've read all of the parenting books, asked questions in t...
My goal is to be able to facilitate a way for my clients to find healing. I want to assist in alleviating their concerns. I have worked in my private practice for over 20 years, assisting children, adults, families and couples. Additionally, I worked in the school system in Miami as a TRUST counselor and as a guidance counselor. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and...
As your therapist, I will assist you in discovering or uncovering yourself. This might mean realizing some difficult truths about your personality and behavior patterns, tapping into your strengths, and identifying what coping skills work for you. Or, it might mean working through emotional pain, trauma, or barriers that prevent you from being your best self. In my years of experience, I have...
Office appointments & TeleheaIth I specialize in working with women and teen girls (16 years and older) on interventions that promote emotional wellness/balance and assist clients in working towards their best selves. My specialties include trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression - with the goal to work towards hope, joy and resiliency. The focus of my practice is to provide a safe and...
Sometimes life's every day challenges and our underlying struggles make it difficult to realize our true potential. Motivated by grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a range of other experiential states we can find our deepest well of inner strength and guidance. There is support available for anyone wanting to engage in a collaborative relationship to enhance your well-being and...
Welcome! Are you feeling as though no one understands what you're feeling? Finding it difficult to take the next step? I believe having someone we trust who offers validation and individualized support is essential to creating long-lasting and effective change. Therapy can be intimidating, but you don't have to walk this journey alone. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental environment to explor...
Recognizing that mental health services are needed for oneself or family can often cause feelings of overwhelm, confusion, shame, guilt and fear. My goal is to support you in sorting out these emotions while re-establishing a sense of hope. For the last 12 years I have worked with children and adults with various mental health needs and in various settings, including local school campuses, ER,...
