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
Maybe you’ve noticed that you’ve been feeling unfulfilled, lonely, or anxious. You may be criticizing yourself or doubting your abilities. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with responsibility, trying to balance your professional and personal lives, or struggling with a big change or loss. Emotional distress can impede our ability to enjoy experiences, perform well at work, make decisions with...
There are times we feel stuck and know things in our lives need to change. Underneath the smile, we sometimes feel alone in our pain and long for a place to be known without judgment and rejection. I believe in creating a safe environment where you can bring the truth of who you are into a journey of growth, healing, and transformation that you might live out your greatest potential. You are...
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, I have experience running groups with adolescents and adults. I work with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, coming out, trauma and crisis management and am...
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a strengths based, trauma informed therapist who believes in building an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel their story matters. I empower clients through a holistic approach and mindfulness techniques. I recognize that therapy is a collaborative process and each...
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, family and friends; the world? Has your story become lost in the loudness of “getting it done”? Is it hard for you to make sense of it all? If this is you, I may be able to help. My goal is to walk with you as you reconnect to your world. We can do this by teaching you skills to restore your voice and build authentic relationships. I am passionate about...
Childhood can bring big challenges. Children deal with difficult transitions, feelings of loss and sometimes even traumatic events. Kids need a place where they can process their sadness, frustration and loss in a way that is tailored to the way children think, feel and understand their world. When children are able to process their feelings through play therapy, and their parents are able to...
***Currently, I am not accepting new patients. As an art therapist, my approach to psychotherapy is creative and depth-oriented. Art making and the creative process guide the exploration of presenting and underlying conflicts, symptoms, and feelings of dis-ease. Sometimes, explaining the hurt we are experiencing can be too difficult to put into words. Giving visual form to feelings, thoughts, a...
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and...
Let me help connect your inner strengths and build on them to address presenting issues, where the ultimate goal is feeling "unstuck" in life. I specialize in a broad range of trauma, addiction treatment and recovery . I believe that therapy is most effective when addressing both superficial symptoms and their underlying origins. Another passion of mine is working with athletes to improve their...
Do you ever find yourself frustrated with your relationships and connections with others, especially people close to you like family and loved ones? Have you noticed that you keep dating the same type of person and you're ready to break the cycle? Are you ready to find recovery for you and your relationships and you're not sure how to start the healing process? Healing begins in relationship, a...
It is my privilege to creatively and expertly assist adults who experience depression, anxiety, disability, trauma, loss, interpersonal conflict, codependency, addiction, divorce and other difficulties. My intention is to create an atmosphere of validation and connection; using targeted interventions to help you identify and work toward your therapeutic goals. I am a Licensed Professional...
The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a client's well-being in therapy. It is my goal to build this relationship and empower my clients to live a fulfilled life. I help clients grow and change through a client-centered approach. However, I use a variety of techniques to guide and support clients through life's challenges. I am a Veteran with experience working with other Veterans in...
I help self-motivated young women “have it all” while managing the ups and downs of life. To “have it all” means something different for everyone. I help women redefine and create their own definition of “having it all” and set and achieve realistic goals. I help women build confidence to create their own set of standards for their lives without guilt and shame. We work to dispel beliefs about ...
As we go through life we often find ourselves wondering what we can do to better in our relationships with our significant others, family members and others around us. It seems as if we have tried everything, but nothing seems to work, at least not for a long time period. As a therapist, I believe in compassion, therapeutic alliance, and a non-judgmental environment to be with you every step of...
