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
"How can therapy help me? What can you tell me that I don’t already know?”- these are ideas that are fairly common for many people considering therapy. After all, society tells us that “emotions are yucky” and can be difficult to face- so what can therapy do for you that will actually benefit you? I believe that therapy is not about the therapist “telling you” about yourself, but is instead to...
I am a believer in the Existential/Humanistic school of thought and the importance of making meaning in our lives. By meeting my clients in the here-and-now, I am able to work with them where they are presently, without going too far ahead of them or getting bogged down in the past. I’m collaborative, creative, and believe in an integrated approach when working with people. No single form of...
5 Star Google Rating. Teens & Adults. Symptoms of anxiety & depression can leave us feeling stuck & alone. They can stop us from enjoying day-to-day activities, living the life we want & may have a negative impact on our relationships. Thoughts & feelings related to anxiety & depression often make us feel like we aren't good enough, worried, afraid, & stuck. We may experience physical symptoms ...
While I love working with women in their 20's and 30's, I am also VERY passionate about working with adolescents and their families! This is such a crucial time in our brain's development, and my goal in therapy is to assist my client's and their parents in learning how to manage the complexities of this dynamic period of life. Teenage years are a time of rapid growth and desire for autonomy. T...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am married and have three adult children. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Wisconsin Psychological Association and also a Registered Nurse. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years. One of my personal goals is to promote quality, effective, and efficient treatment to both reduce emotional pain and to promp...
Searching for safe space to reflect and build your understanding of yourself? Are you struggling with loss and grief, break downs in relationships? Are you a new mother struggling with adjusting? You have arrived to the right place. Let’s work on establishing a trusting working relationship to break these habits and continuing on your growth. I am a clinician with a particular focus on women’s...
(ONLY ACCEPTING MEDICAID CLIENTS AT THIS TIME) When you step into my office, I see that you are letting me into sacred ground. While I may have the training and the experience in emotional healing, you are the one who is the expert on yourself. As a counselor, it is my job to provide a safe place with the room for you to tune into yourself enough to heal and grow. I can offer effective tools to...
Therapy can help you during transitions and get you through difficult times. You don't need to suffer, you are Not alone! I can work with you to help you get through the difficult things in your life and you can go back to enjoying your everyday life and find meaningful connections with others again. My therapy treatment covers a wide range of issues, including Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpart...
"I hope you are blessed with a heart like a wildflower. Strong enough to rise again after being trampled upon, tough enough to weather the worst of summer storms, and able to grow and flourish even in the most broken places." -Nikita Gill The impact of trauma, anxiety, or depression in your life can lead you to feel isolated, stuck, or disempowered. As a licensed counselor, I believe that no on...
Kerrie received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1997 and her Masters in Social Work from Spaulding University in 2005. Kerrie is a licensed clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky and has 12 years’ experience providing therapy to children and families. She worked with children in other capacities for an additional five years. She also completed t...
**Currently accepting new patients for online appointments!!** ONLINE SCHEDULING (available through practice website: www.coastallightcounseling.com) Specializing in life transitions, family conflict, and personal identity; I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My passion is helping individuals challenge negative thoughts and create new, positive, self-loving thoughts and behaviors. Copi...
Life is messy. That’s the motto I adopted a few years ago to remind myself that there is no such thing as perfect and rarely does everything go according to plan. My journey has taken me through a variety of messes…divorce, single parenting, job changes, remarriage and the blending of families, just to name a few. Although this isn’t the path that I planned to take, I am thankful for each step...
Individualized goals are developed for each client and family. Therapy sessions are tailored to match these goals, as well as the unique interpersonal and organizational needs of each client. A variety of treatment strategies are used to target these goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies, the use of structure to promote organization and the development of new skills,...
Identifying strengths in each person is the foundation of my work. I work with children, families, teenagers, & adults. Families & individuals come to see me if they are experiencing significant life transitions, like divorce, grief, or loss, or they are struggling with interpersonal relationships or unhealthy attachment styles. I am passionate about supporting adolescents processing trauma &...
What would it be like if you woke up tomorrow and everything was different? What would your life be like and how would things have changed? As a social worker and therapist, I want to learn about all of the parts that make up your whole life picture; you are the expert and I will follow your lead. By exploring one place and finding one piece at a time, we can work together to make monumental...
