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
I know that coming to therapy can be challenging and I am committed to creating a warm, empathic, and safe space for our time together. I tailor the treatment to meet your individual needs and goals. My priority is to meet you where you are in order to help you on your journey to a more authentic and fulfilling life. I have an integrative style, drawing on psychodynamic, systems, and attachment...
Philosophy and Approach: I believe people are courageous to face their individual and relationship challenges. People are amazingly resilient and capable of healing, growth and change. I believe my role as a therapist is to collaborate with my clients toward a more desirable future and provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment that nurtures growth and healing. We are all a part of ...
I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University and completed my Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Purdue University. I have experience with children, adolescents, couples and individuals-- I have worked with clients in a range of cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. My approach to therapy involves forming a strong therapeutic alliance with my...
Evening, weekend, early morning appointments available. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, parenting or relationship issues, give me a call. Together we will get clear on what results you want to see, and create a potent “healing space” for initiating positive change. Whether you’re wanting a fresh perspective on patterns that are no longer working for you in your relationships, need...
“There is Hope, if you have Faith, with all things centered around the Love of God.” Regardless of how many times you fall short, keep believing in yourself. I want to help others who feel like they have run out of options look at their lives from a different perspective. When self-defeating thoughts encompass you, I want to assist with reconstructing those thoughts. I believe everyone was crea...
** Accepting new clients ** Hi there. My name is Melissa and I’m an Associate Therapist at the Center for Compassion. As a therapist experienced in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and grief, I am always inspired by the resilience of the human spirit. I love being able to walk with my clients on their therapeutic journeys by providing a safe, accepting space to process their loss and tra...
Are you feeling isolated by the very walls you built for protection? If so, you are not alone, and I am glad you are here. Past hurts can leave us feeling inadequate, questioning our self-worth, and struggling to develop meaningful relationships. Whether you are seeking healing or personal growth, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to collaboratively work towards your goals. Those wh...
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you uncertain or feeling hopeless about your relationship? Does it seem like you or your partner have lost the ability to communicate? I am here to help you and your partner address these issues in a safe, confidential, caring way. Despite the length or current state of your relationship, seeking couples therapy can be transformative for many...
It is my dream and honor to help clients who feel stuck in some way in their lives and relationships work towards health, wholeness, and growth. This "stuck" feeling may show up in many different areas in life, such as relational disconnection and conflict, recurring family-of-origin issues, struggles with anxiety and depression, or generally feeling like you're at a crossroads. I firmly believ...
Relationships are as important to us as food and water. They can strengthen us, like a vitamin, or weaken us, like the flu. You are only as good in relationships as the relationships you have been in. As your therapist I can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn more about yourself, increase both self-compassion and compassion for others, and heal past trauma. Together, we can explore h...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you thinking about getting married and need some guidance? Has your spouse or significant other cheated? Are you feeling down and you just don't know why? Do you often feel just not good enough? Feel not worthy? Have you experienced a trauma such as abuse, rape, natural disasters or car wrecks? Your goals for your life are important to me and getting to...
You try to scroll, scroll, scroll you anxiety away. Scroll away your depression, and even your trauma. Numbing yourself. It may work temporarily, but when you put the phone down -- the sadness, the worry, the painful memories... They all come rushing back at full force, and it’s overwhelming. You’re left unable to sleep, spiraling in never-ending thoughts, and feeling empty. Realizing that you ...
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encounter...
We live life in relationship with others, often focusing on their needs. Sometimes, we lose sight of ourselves, resulting in feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and self-critical. I invite you to take a "time-out" from the chaos of life and focus on YOU. Let's address the challenges you may be facing at home, work, or school, and within your romantic, friend, and family relationships. I have experie...
Are you highly motivated and open to change? Perhaps you feel ready to take the steps to improve your quality of life, but you don’t know where to start. You may be experiencing crippling anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or just can’t seem to get “unstuck”. No matter what your struggle may be, I will teach you how to tap into your internal resources, identify specific goals for achieving self-grow...
