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
Therapy is about you, your readiness, and your time. It brings up a variety of feelings both positive and negative. It can be a roller coaster ride, but it is up to you to decide for how long. My approach is individualized and client-centered, meaning you are the owner of your story. Throughout the process, you will learn to prioritize your needs in a space that allows you to own your needs and...
You are not broken. You are doing the best you can with the tools you have. Maybe you're noticing that your coping tools aren't as effective as they used to be. Some of those tools were skills you developed to cope with different people, a different time, a different stage/age, or a different life circumstance. Now that those situations have changed, those old coping skills aren't working like...
Are you worried for your child? Sometimes your child is stressed and they are showing you in acting out behaviors, anxiety or depression. While we specialize in youth, I also see individuals and families for counseling services designed to help discover new ways to approaching problems that currently hold you or your family back. For parents, this may look like learning ways to reduce stress an...
( English | español ) You may have a goal of living a meaningful life in all of its richness and seeking help with interpersonal or mental health symptom related concerns? Depression, anxiety, history of trauma? Are you, your family or relations journeying through life transitions or in need of support related to medical-health concerns? Collaborative person-centered therapy can help with...
*not currently accepting new clients!* Mental health issues, substance abuse and low self esteem are often barriers to experiencing life to the fullest. My goal is to provide a welcoming and friendly environment for my clients to begin the process of making positive changes to their lives. I strive to listen, educate and encourage my clients to find resiliency and the strength to grow. I have...
I'm able to provide short term and long term therapy for adult clients (18+). I have experience providing therapy for a variety of needs, including life adjustments, depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, relationship challenges, and many other needs. *During the current COVID-19 pandemic, I'm only able to provide telehealth therapy. *This posting is for my private practice and is independent of my...
Trauma does not have to be a life sentence. I have spent the last 20 years supporting others, especially trauma, abuse and neglect victims on their healing journeys. Patients often tell me that they appreciate my approach to therapy because they don't have to tell their story in order to heal from trauma. My therapy practice incorporates leading edge holistic techniques such as Somatic...
Life is full of ups and downs and isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest individuals need help working through challenges. I have a successful practice working with individuals, couples and families to achieve their highest potential. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is very important. Throughout life's struggles, we tend to lose harmony which in turn creates other...
A trusting therapist-client relationship empowers my clients to manage challenging life situations and align their values, goals, and vision with their lives. Therapy is interactive, and I provide challenges along with a unique understanding of each person's individual life and struggles. I believe in each client's individuality and therefore, do not stick with one theory or technique. Therapy ...
I believe each client should receive individualized therapy that is tailored to their specific needs. I look forward to understanding and assisting the client with challenges they may be facing. It is my goal to provide a comfortable and safe environment in order to promote awareness and growth....
I believe when given a safe and supportive place to explore our experiences and ourselves, we have the ability to gain awareness of our potential. As a therapist, I strive to encourage autonomy, advocacy, and personal growth within the individuals that I have the opportunity to work with. With a decade of experience, I am passionate in working with individuals to address addictive or compulsive...
I enjoy working with clients of all ages towards their therapeutic goals. After years of experience, I am still in awe of the way clients are able to overcome trauma and hardship. I feel fortunate to be a part of the process of healing as clients use and build their strengths through challenging times. I have experience helping children and families in a plethora of family set ups such as...
We often lose our place during life’s journey for a variety of reasons, and that’s part of being human. If you’re trying to discover, re-discover, or even re-invent yourself on a new level, I can help. Sometimes it’s difficult to move forward until we know who we are and what our role is in this world–especially when changes happen. I believe identity and an understanding of life's roles are of...
Please e-mail me directly at [email protected] and check your spam folder or call me if you do not hear back. If you are stuck in patterns that you're ready to move on from; wanting closeness in your relationships but aren't sure what is holding you back; if you are experiencing mental health symptoms that frustrate and confuse you, I can support you in gaining increased awaren...
Over my years of practice, I have learned that most of my clients are in need of someone to talk to with whom they feel safe and understood. They are seeking help in sorting out troublesome issues in their lives, clarifying their needs and developing an approach that helps them to move forward and function in a more productive manner I focus on helping my clients to clarify their issues, to...
