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 often do you feel anxious, worried, frustrated with life, or confused? Are you struggling with finding hope, feeling stressed or defined by your past, all while wanting a brighter future? There are so many layers to who we are as individuals and it takes time, patience, and understanding to process and heal. You are unique and so are your challenges, your successes, your believed weaknesses...
I am an empathetic, compassionate licensed psychologist with 24 years experience. My approach to counseling is eclectic based on your unique treatment goals. I provide both individual counseling, family counseling, as well as psychological evaluations/testing and behavior modification. I specialize in trauma and bereavement therapy for people of all ages. I help people and their families find...
I have dedicated the last 30 years of my life to helping provide services for those struggling with anxiety, depression, family problems, and eating disorders. I am passionate about providing an environment where clients and their families are heard and supported on a consistent basis. I work with preteens, teenagers, and adults. I offer family therapy to those in need. I find great joy in help...
I have a passion for working with young people and families to help them overcome challenges in their lives. I have a passion for working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. In addition, I enjoy working with couples doing both pre-marital and marriage therapy. My goal is to always meet the client where they are and help the client discover the path that will help...
Life is similar to a winding trail in the sense that sometimes we can lose our way and face barriers that affect our ability to move forward. Yet, it is in the process of confronting and solving problems that we find meaning in our lives and make life changes that heal. I believe it is the therapist/client relationship that ultimately supports client growth and change. I provide a safe,...
Often, life delivers milestones that force us to do the work of self-discovery. Have you recently returned home from college without a degree? Are you a teen wondering about life after high school? Maybe you are considering a return to the workforce after many years at home wondering how you fit in a new world of work? In all of these scenarios and more, counseling can be an effective way to fe...
Are you feeling blocked in your relationships, anxious about the uncertainties of present times, experiencing panic, anxiety, nightmares and disturbing thoughts about the future? Difficult times are powerful agents of change and growth, and opportunities to discover and claim a fuller, more meaningful life. In our work together, we will find your unique path to self-discovery and restore your...
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in child and adolescent mental health. I currently work treating ages 13-30. I have experience working with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, aggression, anger, suicidal ideation, and more. I also provide LGBTQQ+ affirming and safe counseling and have experience working with neurodiverent teens and adults. i...
2020 has been a difficult time for everyone. COVID-19 has increased the stress levels within the family. Many children have experienced anxiety and depression due to the social isolation of virtual learning and quarantine. Kids are struggling with keeping up in school and perhaps they are scared or worried. You need expert help in supporting your child or teen as they may be exhibiting challeng...
I believe that each individual is unique therefore my approach will be based on my assessment of your individual needs. My approach to counseling helps clients examine and understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behavior choices. I work with clients to specify goals and develop a plan to create positive change in client’s lives. My experience includes assessment and working wi...
Esmeralda specializes in marriage and relationship counseling with a focus on therapy for couples experiencing infidelity, pornography, sexual addictions and intimacy disorders. Counseling from a perspective of accountability, mutual respect and transparency, her approach provides for a strong foundation and catalyst towards restoration and recovery. Her unique approach to the client-therapist...
Evening appointments available. I specialize in treating eating disorders, women's issues, anxiety, trauma and depression. I have 6+ years working within the eating disorder community. My goal is to help achieve a healthy and loving relationship one's mind and body. I am here to help through your journey and through the process of healing. My passion is to help you enhance you life by learning...
My ideal client requires clinical support to overcome behavioral difficulties stemming from their mental health needs. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between these behaviors and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports an understanding of self through small steps taken toward their goa...
Often times, we determine our self-worth through comparing our lives with others on Instagram, or how fast we can “hustle.” I’m here to say, “I get it” and can provide breathing room when you don’t feel good enough or when you have hit your capacity. I work with individuals that want to feel better about their bodies and their relationship with food, navigating a little thing called motherhood,...
Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are...
