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 believe that each and every one of us is the expert of our own lives. We can sometimes feel overwhelmed and need guidance as we navigate the challenges that life throws at us. I'm truly inspired by my clients who are courageously making the changes necessary to create happy and fulfilling lives, and I am honored to be the one who is privileged enough to stand by them throughout this journey. ...
I help people overcome psychological & behavioral barriers that get in the way of their goals or living happy, fulfilling, & meaningful lives. I help people with a variety of needs including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction/problematic use of alcohol/drugs, people struggling with addiction of loved ones, self-sabotage, care-givers of terminally...
My ideal client is a client who is committed to achieving their goals and is willing to work towards prioritizing him or herself toward positive change. Danielle specializes in individual and family counseling. She works with individuals of all ages. She has been able to help her clients battle depression, anxiety, grief, and various other mental health conditions and leave with the tools to be...
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or lost? Is your child not listening to you? Is your teen struggling to focus in school or having issues with friends socially? Life can throw us all off balance and I am here to help you get back on track. I use evidenced-based techniques with an emphasis on a trustworthy, compassionate relationship to help you maneuver life’s difficult challenges. I work with...
I am passionate about helping you heal and grow. I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere where you can process difficult emotions, gain awareness of what keeps you in suffering, & integrate newfound insights to bring relief. I am sensitive to the ways your past experiences & future anxieties impact your present. When traumatic events or unexpressed feelings are left...
I am a military combat veteran with a practical and real world approach to therapy and working with the needs of clients. Using current and ground breaking therapeutic models I am able to relate and help clients living in the 21st century with 21st Century issues. Specializing in Trauma, anxiety based disorders, lifestyle dynamics and relational therapy; I believe that therapy should work to he...
You're not sure what changed, but you have noticed that you don't feel like yourself anymore. You feel exhausted and on edge. Your mind is constantly racing, and you can't seem to focus. Instead of doing the things you used to do, you binge watch TV or spend hours “scrolling” because that's all you have the energy to do. You try to sleep, but can't seem to quiet your mind, and you wonder if you...
We all go through valleys and peaks in our lives. Sometimes the only way to get out of a deep pit is through grasping the hand that is there to help you. I have seen personally what can happen with the help of someone who offers unconditional support and encouragement, moving one out of the darkness and into the light. I am particularly passionate about holistic health and wellness and believe ...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have been helping individuals, couples and families with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and adjustment. I understand the importance of identifying the underlying causes of symptoms to bring about lasting change and I am committed to helping my clients throughout the process while fostering a safe,...
Phil Flauto is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervision designation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in community counseling from Kent State University. He has more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health care and has advanced training in trauma informed care. He works with adolescents an...
I work with couples and families in crisis, when they feel that they are not able to connect with one another or get needs met. The focus is on helping my clients establish or reestablish meaningful connections through secure attachment and relationships of trust. I help families through the process of pre and post adoption to help navigate the complex emotions surrounding adding a member to th...
Sometimes we need to look at life from a different perspective, and Sandtray Therapy allows for just that. Using symbols and a sand tray, you can create a visual representation of your inner workings to explore cognitively and emotionally. Similar to how a smell, song, or dream might trigger feelings, connections, and memories beyond your current awareness. Symbol Work is directly linked to you...
We can all benefit from therapy at some point in our lives. You don’t have to be “crazy,” desperate or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy. People with strong support systems can deal with the day in and day out struggles of life without needing therapy. When do we know it's time to seek therapy? Most of us try to deal with struggles on our own until they become unmanageable. When you a...
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. We all experience suffering as a part of the human condition, yet sometimes our symptoms of stress, despair, worry, or self-criticism stand in the way of living the life that we want. If you find yourself troubled by a particular life problem or psychological condition, or generally lacking a sense of vitality and purpose, working with a clinician can h...
Everyone experiences difficulties in life because we are all human, make mistakes, and need support. I provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive environmental for clients from a variety of different backgrounds. I believe therapy is most effective when you are seeing results, therefore, I make it my goals to help you see lasting, desired change. I encourage clients to recognize areas...
