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
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of why you or your child struggles with focusing or learning, then I can help clarify what is getting in the way of reaching one's full potential. You may wonder if there is a name for the difficulty (e.g., is it dyslexia? ADHD?) or you may be unsure if having such a name would be helpful. More importantly, you are wanting a better sense of the strength...
My hope is to meet with clients of all ages who find themselves scrambling for health and wholeness and whatever that means to them. I believe there is immense power in feeling safe and known and that our wounds and victories both impact our thought processes, relationships, emotions, and behaviors. In life transitions, relational difficulties, and personal struggles, I aim to be an agent of ho...
Frustration due to feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, out of control, or not satisfied with your relationship(s) are all great reasons to seek therapy. It's also okay to not be able to pinpoint exactly what is going on - but you are sure something is off and you want to feel better. I work with individuals who want to let go of patterns that no longer serve them, and to gain a better...
Hello there! Are you looking for a way to feel happier – or maybe even to help your kiddo feel happier!? You have come to the right place! I am here to help you and/or your tweens and teens find ways to feel happy again! Everyone deserves to feel joy! I want to help you find joy in your life! If you’re searching for an uplifting, positive, and loving counselor to meet your needs, or the needs o...
I am passionate about empowering clients and helping them to gain insight into various challenges in their lives. Through our work together, the client can begin to identify struggles around anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. My role is to provide a compassionate, collaborative and safe space for clients to explore and overcome these challenges to find...
I love my work. I love to hear people’s stories about what makes them feel alive and what inspires them. I love helping people to feel more connected to their environment and trusting of themselves in the process. What fascinates me about the healing process in psychotherapy is reflecting upon the vulnerable, groundless mystery of the human journey and the endless revelations of the unguarded...
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I see children all ages. I use experiential play therapy, sand tray, expressive art therapy, & Filial Therapy. Issues: anxiety, depression, “don’t fit in” children, “acting out” behaviors & difficulties. The family is included as much as possible. I work with County Social Work Units - Child Protection, Foster Care related issues; Reactive Attachment Disorder, Complex Trauma, & other concerns. ...
Helping people move through transitions in life is my passion. Whether you have recently lost a loved one and the grief is overwhelming. Or you and your partner are not able to communicate lovingly and have drifted apart. Perhaps you are the caregiver for your aging parents and you are totally lost on where to go on this new journey. Or any other life transition that has caused you to seek...
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I assist clients in finding solutions and answers within themselves. Clients will learn new techniques to strengthen communication, coping skills, and build confidence. It is important for clients to have a safe place to talk and be heard. I will assist you in achieving your goals and focusing on your future....
Seeking for emotional support can be intimidating. It may especially be difficult if you are coming from a culture where addressing mental illness is still stigmatized and can be perceived as “bringing shame to the family”. As a Filipino American, I want to help transform the view of psychotherapy in my community (as well as in other communities). I want to be able to assure individuals that it...
Best of both worlds–Collaborate with a seasoned therapist and enjoy the flexibility & convenience of online sessions. Experience self-growth and lasing improvements with Laura Myers, a psychotherapist and life coach with 10 years of experience. Laura creates a custom-tailored plan for each client by combining their unique needs and personality with evidence-based treatments like CBT, CPP, and...
