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 became a psychotherapist because that's where people will unburden themselves, where they will show what is in their hearts." I have had the opportunity to meet individuals from all different walks of life, and bear witness to their own personal life stories. I enjoy celebrating along side individuals during their personal victories, as well as comforting and guiding them as they travel thro...
*****Please Note: PRACTICE FULL - I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS**** Are you caught up in the comparison trap? Do you get hung up with perfectionism & people pleasing? Easily jump to worse case scenario? Have you found that you'd rather be uncomfortable than to say/do something that may make someone else uncomfortable? Maybe you put other people's needs first because you can't stand someo...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Do you struggle with challenging behavior patterns? Are you fighting against low self- esteem and unhealthy boundaries? Having difficulty identifying with your sexual identity or healing from a sexaul trauma. Individual therapy is a positive way to prioritize time to focus completely on yourself. You may have been feeling a mixture between doing the best with what yo...
Welcome! My name is Sandee and I have been in the behavioral health/addiction field for over 25 years in various Executive Management and counseling positions. I am working on my PhD in Counseling Psychology and will complete the degree in 2021. Additionally, I am a person in recovery for 25 years. Together we will work on the “dis-ease” of addiction! Please contact me today! Have you grown tir...
Do you feel like you’re never going to be free? Like you can’t shake the voices and insecurities that you live in? Do you want to let go of the patterns and beliefs that you have lived in for years? I would love to help you experience freedom in your life and to truly love who you are. I provide a safe place where you can share about your hurts and pains and talk through any dynamics in your li...
I've worked in community mental health for the last several years helping children and adolescents cope with various concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, substance use, sexual identity struggles, and family stressors. I have also worked extensively with families to resolve conflict and facilitate effective communication. Sometimes just having an unbiased pair of...
Children face their own dilemmas. Which can make them feel overwhelmed, frustrated, impulsive, or anxious and act out. I use a child's natural language of play to explore these feelings with them and their families. I believe that the best therapy and care comes from a safe, trusting and nurturing environment and relationship. I am here to help your child and family learn to heal from traumatic...
My passion is working with individuals who are struggling with addiction, trauma, relationships, and attachment. I believe that it is every person's goal to feel more connected and attached to people in their life. I am currently licensed in the state of Colorado as a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and as a LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) as well. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Moveme...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training and experience working with couples and families, my goal is to work with you in developing a deeper understanding of who you are and support you through the journey. My passion and specialty is working with individuals & partners struggling with relationship issues, intimacy, and sexual issues. Are you doubting yourself, a partner's...
I am a guide for a person or system seeking truth and peace who may be in the dark as to what blocks them in their journey. The guidance involves improving self awareness to identify needs, and helping an individual or system learn and practice skills to move towards fulfillment or those needs. I present without judgment with focus on strengths and awareness development. I bring a positive and...
I understand that finding a therapist and reaching out can be overwhelming. It requires energy and awareness that change is needed. I appreciate your consideration of what you may gain through working together. I see individuals who are struggling with challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, family and relationship problems, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, and stress manageme...
*My practice is not accepting new clients at this time * Each of us carries within ourselves needed answers. All too often the world and our life experiences persuade us otherwise. I hope to help people uncover and find those answers, to give them a voice, and strengthen their own in the process. I specialize in providing trauma therapy and counseling for relationship and esteem issues. I am...
I work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral concerns and life stressors, managing anger, anxiety, depression, peer relationships and self-esteem. My goal is for each client to feel safe and understood while they gain the skills and strength to enact change. I have lived in the Clarksville area providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents for over 10 years. I use a...
**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Sometimes life is just hard. Whether it is situational, relational, behavioral, or emotional, at times life can be plain stressful and overwhelming. My goal is to help you sort through the chaos and provide you with the tools and resources needed to create long-lasting changes. I specialize in working with adults and children/teens in areas such as depression,...
We as humans tend to get stuck in unhealthy cycles, and have a difficult time seeing a way out. Many of us want to get unstuck, but struggle to see how. There also tends to be a lack of motivation, because at a certain point we have tried so many times and failed. We wonder if it's worth it to keep trying. These unhealthy cycles may cause depression, anxiety, alcohol dependency, relational or...
