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
There are times in life when things can feel incredibly hard. Lingering sadness and anxiety can threaten to overwhelm us. Maybe it has been a long time since you remember feeling happy. Trauma and early adversity can take root in our bodies and impact every area of our life. We may also be relying on unhealthy behaviors to cope with our deep unease. If you find yourself feeling stuck in old...
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on strengths and empowerment. I believe every person is unique, possessing their own special gifts and strengths to be drawn upon in their personal goals for change and growth. My goal is to assist individuals to address the complex and...
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing. I have a masters in the field of psychology, am married and a mother o...
Welcome to my practice. I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AS I PLAN FOR A MATERNITY LEAVE OCTOBER 2020-JANUARY 2021. As your therapist, my job is to open communication between therapist and client to foster growth and healing. I want to make you feel heard and understood while nurturing mind, body, and soul. My graduate school research focused on adolescence and trauma. Additionally, my...
Integrative Counseling Group is a multicultural, multilingual practice that combines evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with natural, research-based wellness coaching for a mind-body approach to your mental health. We focus on education, building both insight and tools to help our client's feel more empowered in managing their own mental health in the future. We have advanced training in...
You want to feel heard. You want to feel understood. You want peace and relief from the pain. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship or the loss of a part of yourself, grief can be overwhelming and all-consuming. Guilt, shame and sadness feel like they will never leave your side. You are not alone, and you do not have to grieve alone. I’m passionate about helping peop...
Michael McGee is a Licensed Professional Counselor and maintains a private practice in Radford and Roanoke, Virginia. He has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He has been involved in the care of individuals with chronic mental health issues in Richmond, Roanoke, and the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia. Michael is Clinical director for th...
Life hands us lemons sometimes. Learning and adapting, strategizing and coping differently are key in improving satisfaction in relationships and functioning day to day. People are my passion. Joining your team means patience and understanding for where you are vs. where you wish to be. Poking some holes in current patterns and thinking can help you get there. Improving communication with key...
Diversity is an essential element of my practice. The philosophy that guides me in my work with clients is a strong core belief in respect for each person’s unique culture and heritage. When I work with clients it is important for me to understand their worldview. Integrative approach to treatment that is influenced by a variety of therapeutic principles and perspectives, including CBT,...
I utilize a warm, person-centered, empathetic, and motivational style of communication which assists my clients in feeling heard, understood, and supported in their endeavors. I specialize in selecting the most effective approach for each individual’s needs throughout the therapeutic process. As a practitioner I am particularly skilled in assisting clients with confronting irrational thinking,...
I believe much of our pain, healing and growth revolve around relationships with self, family, friends and community, as well as a broader connection to a "Greater Whole." My approach is integrative using solution-focused tools based on the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and behavior; inner flexibility and acceptance; mindful awareness; and values-based action. Whether we're using...
Are you are feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy with your current relationships, your career or where you are in life in general? Maybe you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, emotional eating or your ability to handle stress. As a therapist my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment that offers you the opportunity to talk openly with someone who is objective...
I’ve been a practicing psychologist for more than 25 years and I have spent most of my career counseling individuals, couples, and families with a diverse range of everyday problems and challenges. My goal has always been to help make the lives of my clients a little better and I hope I’ve been able to accomplish this in as many situations as possible. I practice, primarily from a CBT point of...
I am a Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist. I integrate talk therapy with creative expression to facilitate clients' self-expression and relaxation. My approach is person-centered, supportive, and strengths-based, which I believe assists clients to find the gift of healing within themselves. I have experience with trauma, abuse, sexual assault, anxiety, depression and grief and have also...
In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together w...
