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
Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how...
I have 8 years of clinical experience working with individuals who have gone through trauma as well as with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, employment issues, relationship issues, etc. I provide great care for individuals of all ages. I believe at one point or another everyone is in need of therapy and it should be a shame-free and non-judgmental environment. I ca...
Whats unique about The Visiting Counselor (TVC) is that I am mobile. I meet the clients in their homes where they are most comfortable and feel the most secure. I also deliver counseling and psychotherapy with compassion and understanding of the person as a whole. I am able to address a wide range of issues from the everyday stresses of life to more complex chronic issues of the mind or the bod...
Are you having a hard time making sense of what is going on during this time? Have you lost a loved one or close friend because of the Coronavirus? Are you having a hard time moving on from previous events that occurred in your life that are still upsetting? Feeling sad, irritable, confused, depressed and overwhelmed are all emotions we feel. They can also cause you to feel paralyzed, defeated ...
Connecting the mind and body is the essence of knowing your true self. I am here to help guide individuals to wellness. I am passionate about helping others. I have years of clinical experience working with individuals on issues of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, PTSD, spirituality, stress management and trauma. I have over ten years of experience working in health care,...
My goal is to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with my clients to help them achieve their highest potential for social, emotional and mental well-being. I work with individuals and families to identify thought processes and behaviors that affect their relationships and daily functioning. Together we develop strategies to implement positive change. My experience includes 10 years work...
Do you struggle with painful emotions and ineffective behaviors? Do you have trauma from your past that has not been resolved? Are relationships hard for you to navigate? My primary goal in therapy is to help you discover and live a life worth living. I specialize, and am intensively trained, in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Trauma Resolution Therapy, treating anxiety and depression, and...
I am a child therapist who works to empower children and families to make changes to reach their goals. I am uniquely qualified to work with children as young as 2 years old and utilize a variety of techniques to understand family dynamics and embrace each child's unique personality. My office is a safe and relaxing place to help you and your child feel comfortable. I want to help you help your...
Ana grew up in Mendoza, Argentina in a city with a landscape and four seasons, just like Utah. This came with a gift, she speaks Spanish, and is trying very hard to learn Portuguese (for now she can understand it very well). Ana earned her bachelor’s degree at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, in Argentina and her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Argosy University, the...
Life is not always easy. Anxiety, depression, addiction, conflict, major life changes such as the death of a loved one, entering college, or divorce, etc., and every day stressors can result in loneliness, anger, compulsiveness, and a feeling of hopelessness. However, therapeutic interventions provided in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect allows individuals to develop new ways to overcome...
Hi. I have been a therapist in private practice for over 30 years. Experience matters in this field! Also I have continued to keep up with the very latest developments, methods and skills that continue to evolve in both individual and couple's work. I have a passion for this learning and contribution. I love my work. Some of the areas that I work with are: anxiety, depression, trauma, family of...
Struggling with anxiety and/or depression and looking for help? Old wounds surfacing from the past and affecting your current relationships? Experiencing PTSD symptoms due to trauma and needing some real support? From a holistic perspective, I offer a warm space to help you identify the parts of yourself that want to be seen and healed so you can find more long term relief. Providing personaliz...
“Catherine Birgeneau is a gifted therapist and one of the most exceptional psychologists with whom I’ve worked.” — Dr. Ned Hallowell, author of Driven to Distraction I am a psychologist with top-rate education and experience who works with teenagers and adults. I am not a passive therapist who simply listens and nods - I take an active role, providing feedback, interpretations, and suggestions,...
I specialize in working with Adults and Teens, that experience trauma, complicated grief, mood related challenges, addiction issues, and difficult life transitions. I am committed to understanding your unique story and challenges. Individuals I have worked with have found that they feel heard, understood and respected in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I have been described as...
Difficult situations can be worked through with proper care and support. Being an open-minded and empathetic therapist creates an environment of trust and partnership with clients to tackle any challenge that may arise. Honest expression within a session is key to making progress and feeling better; I provide a supportive and open-space where there is no judgement. Empowerment gives you the...
