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
The clients that I have had the most experience with are those that have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. They are coming in because they are ready to begin the healing process. It's important for clients to see and feel what it's like to have a supportive person in their life. They also need someone who believes them and will not question their story. Clients often seek help to...
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions. My approach is integrative, drawing predominately on psychodynami...
**Not accepting new clients until Feb 2021** I help creative, unique, and motivated individuals from all walks of life on their journey to better themselves and live a more fulfilling life. Depression and anxiety looks different for everyone and dealing with it on your own may leave you feeling worse. Perhaps societal or family pressures have led you to believe that you need to have it all figu...
In our day to day lives, it can be difficult to notice changes in our mood, behavior or relationships and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. These changes can be caused by various stressors in our lives. As a therapist, I bring a genuine sense of compassion for the difficulties my clients face, placing great emphasis on building meaningful relationships, transparency, and...
For many people, the daily experience of anxiety and depression can feel like "just the way things are." Sometimes, we've lived for so long with it, we don't remember what it's like to live without it. The stress caused by depression and anxiety can affect nearly every part of our lives, including our physical health, our relationships, our careers. Traumatic events or recurring "micro traumas"...
Having trouble dealing with anxiety, loneliness or need someone to listen without judgment, I may be the right therapist for you. I am open to working with adults from a variety of backgrounds and challenges. As an African American from a low-income background, I am inspired to help individuals cope with systemic issues affecting your identity. As a former student from Western Michigan Universi...
At MMHS..Our goal is to provide a solution focused approach to clients issues. We specialize in autism and behavioral disorders And our focus is on for Forensic populations. We address the needs and concerns of mental and behavior health that are not available in urban communities. We give our clients the opportunity to live healthier and productive lifestyles. We also provide solutions for...
My name is Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with training in art therapy. I have an emphasis on serving LGBTQ+ and TGNC people, identity development, and supporting those experiencing minority stress. In my practice, I aspire to support you in building resilience, in crafting and owning your narratives in ways that honor your strengths and knowledge, and in partnering with you...
I am a Greenville based clinician from Kansas who began serving the community through mental health in 2008. My passion is teaching others to be unapologetic in the love we have for ourselves. Through Points of Origin, LLC, I am driven by the option to focus on providing Teletherapy while reframing life coaching and continuing to offer assistance to both children and their families, while worki...
I am a trauma specialist with over 10 years of experience working with the most difficult populations including Refugees; Children and Adolescent's in the Foster Care System; Military Personnel, and Athletes. My passion is using mindfulness and EMDR to help clients recover from trauma and negative experiences in an effort to live their healthiest, most whole and productive lives. I utilize an E...
Daily life can be scary, even daunting. For some of us, we have the additional stressors of trauma, loss, loneliness, addiction and loss of purpose. In therapy I strive to help individuals overcome their barriers. Happiness and balance are goals for me. I have experience treating addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, relationship issues and more. Whether you view current barri...
Are you struggling with prolonged sadness or emptiness, feelings of being overwhelmed, feeling like you don't know how to cope, or are you unable to recognize or express your feelings? I can help. Do you want to be able to communicate with your spouse but just don't know how? I can help. Are you unhappy with the way you respond to situations? I can help. Do you have a hard time talking about...
Are you not feeling like the best version of yourself? Do you have difficulty sleeping, concentrating, effectively communicating, or functioning on a daily basis? Are you having difficulty at work, at home, or in interpersonal relationships because of what you are experiencing? Are you re-evaluating your alcohol &/or drug use? If so, I can help you with that. You don't have to feel ashamed of w...
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? Have you lost interest in things you enjoyed doing in the past? The smallest task seems like the hardest thing to do. It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Dealing with sadness, anxiety or stress can be very difficult. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that ...
I serve individuals who have a unique journey that has led them to a place of seeking help in navigating life's challenges, healing from past traumas, and wholeness. I love working with children and adolescents who are experiencing challenges with life transitions, being assertive in challenging situations, developing healthy emotional regulation skills, making effective decisions, building and...
