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
I believe in the wholeness and potential that lives in us all. Don’t you?! Let’s find it together! I am a depth oriented counselor/psychotherapist. My approach is transformative and holistic. I am influenced by transpersonal, existential and Jungian psychology; which incorporates the spiritual dimensions of ourselves, explores the meaning and purpose in our lives and helps bring awareness to ou...
Many of us have experienced feeling completely overwhelmed. Many of us have also struggled with managing different relationships in our lives. My clients have often found themselves feeling this way as they work to get through various life stages. Regardless of what challenge you’re experiencing, a therapeutic relationship can help you through the challenges that come up while maneuvering throu...
Sometimes, things happen in life that cause us significant pain, whether this stems from early life experiences, life transitions, mental illness, interpersonal difficulties or unexpected crisis. Navigating through these experiences in a therapeutic setting can make the difference between tolerating the pain (or even resorting to methods of easing the pain that create more problems) and coming...
I serve women in the Cedar Valley. We have often accomplished and experienced a lot in our lives by the time we seek counseling. All of us have periods where we struggle; perhaps we can't sleep, we are stressed to the breaking point and in spite of having people around us, we may feel lonely or depressed. If this is you, you aren't alone. Often, we simply need the right person to walk beside us...
It is crucial to trust someone who can provide support and empathy in a nurturing therapeutic space that is healthy for you. I am committed to providing positive, client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused support that will allow you to grow, resolve dilemmas & turn problems into opportunities to reach your highest potentials. We will set realistic goals, and ensure you acquire the...
My passion is working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, selective mutism, stress, anger management, trauma, and issues with military families. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism to assist client's in working through their symptoms. I utilize play therapy as a method to he...
I provide experiential sex & intimacy coaching, as well as group facilitation, to help get you out of your head and into your body, to explore what connects you to your pleasure and allows you to step into your power. This work has truly changed the way I think and feel about myself! It has improved the way I communicate with people in my life; in intimate relationships, as well as everyone fr...
Are you looking to inspire hope and change in your life? A therapist who will listen to your needs and help you move from where you are to where you want to be? If so, I can guide you through the process of reorganizing your thinking and helping you gain the emotional and behavioral skills needed to make the lifestyle changes you are seeking. It is comforting to have a supportive, qualified...
I believe that we all can find ourselves feeling stuck, at our wits end or lost at times. I am here to help you find strength and peace as you journey through the many challenges and transitions life may bring, including a wide variety of issues relating to mental health and wellness, addictions and recovery support. My goal is to help you explore and uncover ways in which to live your life to ...
We all feel stuck at times, and our relationships with loved ones can be a source of strength or strain. Maybe your friends and family have tried to help, but they are too close to the problem, or they give unhelpful advice. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and alone, spinning your wheels and stuck in old patterns. Maybe you are worried about your child, and you are at a loss for what to do next. O...
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. . I believe that people can and do recover from addiction and mental health issues and that each person's journey to recovery is different. I believe that every person already has wha...
VIRTUAL VISITS-Telehealth. We specialize in sessions via the internet on high encrypted, Hipaa Compliant systems (similar to FaceTime, Skype, etc.) It allows for same day sessions for clients who are not able to make it into one of our physical locations. Clients can use their phones, tablets, laptops, and PC's. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse,...
Adolescents and adults alike can find it difficult to navigate life stressors with the everyday bustle of life. Sometimes those stressors grow and become larger problems that seem unmanageable, overwhelming, and you may want to give up. Working with you through these crises and getting life back on track is exactly what I would like to do for those who need it most. Living your life worth livin...
"The optics of perfection, is rarely ever perfect." Are you feeling stuck and unsure of your next move? My name is Kiona and I am committed to assisting people live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. As the proud owner of Simple Truth Counseling Center, I focus on finding the simple truth for all! I believe in meeting people where they are, seeking...
Feeling emotions is one of the greatest, yet challenging abilities we as humans have. Trying to master them when the chaos of life seems more chaotic can be overwhelming. This can be especially true when you are caring for an ailing loved one and are struggling to attend to your own needs. You may feel that you are unable to turn your thoughts off which can cause you to feel that your sensation...
