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
Our mental/emotional health is often overlooked despite being central to our well-being. Sometimes we can feel suffocated by the pain of our life experiences. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing so that the brokenness in our past doesn't negatively affect our present and future. Decide to invest in yourself and improve your enjoyment of life regardless of your past or current...
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualize...
At times we can feel so overwhelmed by emotions that our natural instinct is to simply shut down. We feel no one understands us and that if we tell someones they will either dismiss it, tell us " just get over it," "why don't you just look at the bright side." Other times, we don’t want to share what we are feeling because we do not want to burden those close to us. This only further validates...
Life often presents us with challenging situations. By seeking counseling, you are already on the road to improving your well-being. I take a collaborative approach, whether you are dealing with everyday stressors, your relationships, parenting issues or past trauma. I am very passionate about helping people move forward by decreasing stress, increasing self-esteem, improving coping skills and...
When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're...
I’m here to sit with you in the ~stuff~ and work towards getting you to the you that you want to be. Life can be tough, and therapy is an outlet. We are sitting in this unknown space and time of all of these life transitions. I'm here to provide a space for you to process all of the feelings. I’m all about body positivity, improving self-esteem, improving self-care, and creating boundaries. My...
Whether you are dealing with a crisis, seeking help for an addiction, or simply would like some guidance and support in our busy and stressful world, I provide a safe and honest space for you to work towards your personal goals, as well as assessment and referral for more intensive services if needed. I specialize in mental health and substance abuse. I use a variety of holistic and evidence-ba...
I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Chicago and have more than 25 years experience in the social service/mental health field. I am a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger issues, ptsd, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, grief and loss. I typically engage in the...
I work with people from various backgrounds that are addressing issues such as, depression, anxiety, and difficulty around life transition. My goal is to provide each person with a comfortable environment to foster connection and personal growth. My approach to counseling is compassionate, reflective, and strength based. We will work together to understand your goals and identify patterns that ...
{Not accepting clients at this time; email if you’d like to be added to a waitlist} I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals, couples and families for almost a decade. My expertise is in adjustment and trauma related disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety, particularly in adolescents and young adults. My empathic, creative approach allows me to pay close attention to the...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues that impact their quality of life. Often times, depression, anxiety, loss, fear, or other forms of mental illness can result in feeling alone and overwhelmed. Other times, there are challenges related to how people communicate with one another and when this happens a variety of difficulties present...
Do you seek peace from the confusion in your mind? Do you lack the tool to successfully navigate in your relationships? Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety and stress?Let's work on filling you up because you can't pour from an empty cup. We can work together, map out a plan and reach those desired goals. It's easy to take that first step and "Choose You" today. Call and talk to...
I feel that each child/adolescent and their family have a unique story that is different and individualized and should be treated as such. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy (SFT), behavior modification as well as other treatment modalities to address the patient’s needs. In order to treat the whole person, I utilize specific techniques such as: cognitive...
Life is stressful enough as it is, but we don’t have to go at it alone. I am here to help whether it’s anxiety rising from within your chest, or a sad emptiness filling up your day. My goal is to assist my clients in overcoming the obstacles that life places before them. The therapeutic process should be meaningful, sincere, and nonjudgmental so you can have an encouraging environment to discus...
I began counseling in New York when I was working as a chaplain during graduate school. I began in community centers, hospitals and prisons. During that time I discovered I have a genuine connection and desire to work with people suffering from the disease of addiction. When I returned to Nashville (the city of my birth), I began teaching middle school and high school, primarily with underserve...
