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
When life becomes heavy and daily tasks are more difficult than ever, a change is needed. Stress often creeps in unnoticed, but leaves a lasting impact on every aspect of daily life. Difficulty sleeping, an unquiet mind, feelings of dread, or loss of hope are just some of the symptoms that can come in to wreak havoc on your well being. When it feels too heavy to face alone, it's time to bring i...
My client-centered approach is built upon the knowledge that profound personal change and healing occur within the safety and security of a nurturing, collaborative therapeutic relationship. With expertise in fostering self-awareness and strengthening problem-solving and coping abilities, I work in the here-and-now to help clients achieve sustainable change and satisfaction in various aspects o...
Having struggles with depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, getting and staying motivated to accomplish goals or having challenges with gaining stability, balance and making or maintaining quality relationships? I offer a welcoming, gentle and laid back approach that is holistic and collaborative. We will work on understanding what it going on for you and finding practical...
Are you preoccupied with thoughts about food and exercise? Do you feel shame when you don’t “measure up” to certain expectations? Are you your own worst critic? I am passionate about helping people strengthen their self-relationship. In a culture that promotes and celebrates unrealistic body ideals, it’s no wonder many of us struggle with body-image issues, eating disorders, and low self-esteem...
People seek my professional help for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, something in their lives is just not right. They may wish to make specific changes or to understand themselves better. They may struggle with their relationships, have difficulties in their jobs or studies, and/or old traumas continue to negatively affect their present. Also, sometimes they just don’t know what to do with the...
Much of my career has been devoted to the work of mandated domestic/anger issues (this is not domestic prevention) in terms of understanding, controlling, and managing the emotion of anger. In that context I devote a considerable amount of my time to working with men in a variety of relationships. However, I also work with women and relationship/anger issues. I also specialize in the treatment ...
Taking the step to engage with therapy is the first step toward prioritizing your self care. I am passionate about supporting clients in learning skills to help manage and overcome their struggles and create a better life for themselves and the ones they love. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or trauma related issues or have a desire to improve insight and communication...
You will have a safe place to express your thoughts and concerns no matter your struggles, hesitations, or fears. I am here to help you! As a National Board Certified and Licensed Professional counselor with a doctorate in psychology, I have helped those experiencing challenges in their lives. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome these challenges. I am also a Certified Anxiety Treatme...
Sound Mind Counseling LLC is a local counseling practice providing integrative therapy Michigan, the United States & Internationally. I will work to develop personally effective solutions to help you through the challenges that brought you to counseling. I believe it is important for each client to be met exactly where they are in life with empathy, unconditional positive regard & authenticity!...
As of 12/20, limited daytime availability. My therapy dogs and I are here to help with challenges in life. We can help you deal with life transitions, stressful situations, relationships, school and work stress, sadness, self esteem, anxiety, and other challenges. As a former college athlete, I have learned the many ways that sports and other areas in life can help us learn about ourselves. I h...
I specialize in interventions aimed at helping to address the impact of trauma and grief. What many do not know is that these significant experiences are often expressed through intense emotional experiences (such as: depression, anger, anxiety), feelings of emptiness, addictions, and toxic shame. Through a variety of approaches, I want to help you find emotional stability and address the root...
I provide individual and couples counseling for ages 15 and up. I specialize in trauma/PTSD. mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, adjustment transitions and transitions, including vocational/academic stressors, eating disorders, and relationship distress. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. I have specialized training in Cogntive Behavioral Therap...
I have over fifteen years of mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults with various clinical presentations. I have provided individual and group therapy in an outpatient setting, inpatient setting, and a residential treatment facility setting. My primary focus is on addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents diagnosed with depression, anxiety,...
Specializing in neurosomatic approaches to the Dx & Tx of chronic pain, functional syndromes, & medically unexplained Sx: Chronic Spine/Joint Pain; Fatigue; Fibromyalgia; IBS; Insomnia; Headaches; Anxiety & Depression; Pelvic Pain & Bladder Sx. Insight Medicine is a healing-oriented medical practice based on the body’s inherent capacity for self-regulation & health maintenance. It views Sx &...
It takes courage to discover personal insight, to address current challenges, and/or to heal past wounds. And, we arrive to therapy for various reasons. Sometimes, we come as individuals, sometimes as a couple or a family. Together, we address your goals so that you can gain a better understanding of what may need to transform in order to live your best life-- whether it's a life transition, su...
