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 am a licensed Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work specializing in clinical. I have been helping people achieve their goals in life since 2013. My goal is to empower you with the tools you need to enable your happiness. I want to help you break down life's obstacles and give you the ability to bring out your inner strength. I provide a safe and non-judgmental area that allows...
I believe the need for someone to talk to is summed up best by C.S. Lewis, “As soon as we are fully conscious we discover loneliness.” I believe therapy provides an opportunity to reduce loneliness by allowing a space to talk about the thoughts and feelings we believe no one else has experienced. Once those thoughts and feelings are expressed out loud to another person, we find connection and...
At times, we can feel totally overwhelmed...that our life has become out of control. We realize our pain and fears have begun guiding our lives or we may find ourselves in situations/ relationships we never thought we'd be in...perhaps a result of a traumatic event, perhaps a spouse/ parent/ other made hard choices and you are trying to pick up the pieces (i.e., depression, loss of purpose), or...
Do you feel overly stressed with life and its affiliated tasks? Are you at a point where you feel hopeless, anxious, and isolated amongst your struggles? Are you from the LGBTQ community, struggling with self-acceptance and acceptance from others? Is it hard to identify your true self? You may be feeling lost and unable to rid yourself of these consuming, distressed thoughts. You want to start...
DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness, a technique to help clients live their lives fuller and more aware. DBT teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation and coping skills for life's challenges. CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking. Many clients have negative thinking and self-hatred, which has influenced...
I offer individual, family, and group counseling. For those who wish to have a faith-based approach incorporated, that is available as well. Common issues of concern are: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self-harm, Grief, Marriage and Parenting, ADHD, Anger, Substance Abuse, and Life Transitions. Modalities of practice include: Cognitive Processing Therapy (Trauma-based), Gestalt Therapy (Cognitive a...
I have been practicing for over eight years and have had the privilege to gain knowledge and experience from working in a residential treatment center, outpatient psychiatric hospital, and private practice setting. I have worked primarily with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse and suicidal ideation. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which supports ...
My main specialty is in neurofeedback, which is an efficacious way to train your brain and target mental/behavioral issues. Perfect for those who want an alternative to medications or want to reduce their current medications! I also provide psychotherapy to various populations with many presenting issues. You can also consider me for sex therapy! We all need help sometimes. The hardest part is...
Do you sometimes feel disconnected from everything and everyone? Are you struggling to love yourself or to maintain healthy connections with the people you care about? Are you struggling with grief, loss, or the negative effects of past experiences? Do you feel anxious, worried and fearful? You are not alone. And the process of therapy can help you make the connections that have gone...
I welcome adults and couples to overcome obstacles by helping them to cope with life transitions. Whether you feel stuck, have unhealthy relationships or unhealthy thoughts, together we will navigate life's challenges and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and living. Now accepting new clients in both Louisiana and Texas! My specialty includes assisting clients with self-esteem, relationshi...
I am a Catholic psychologist who integrates faith into evidence based practice. I work with teens and adults. I have a heart, in particular, for older women. I specialize in trauma work. I have experience in sexual abuse trauma. I also work with people who have experienced loss and are experiencing issues with transitions. I am trained in cognitve treatment interventions. I beleive in the inher...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients seeking guidance and support in managing challenges or transitions in life and within relationships. I work with individuals, teens, young couples, parents, and families who are seeking to improve their communication, coping, and ability to find satisfaction and confidence in working through challenges that affect the...
I am an interactive, strengths-based therapist focused on supporting people through difficult situations. When life becomes challenging, we can get stuck in emotional ruts and destructive thought patterns. If you're there, you don't need to take this on alone. I walk alongside my clients to help you get your footing and find a path moving forward. My approach is relational and empathetic. I wil...
No one should have to feel alone or unsupported during life's difficulties. Many of my clients come to therapy because they are experiencing depression, anxiety, or loneliness. These difficulties are often related to their relationships, identity struggles, trauma, or major life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals who feel overwhelmed/stuck, and/or disconnected from themselves, peers,...
Have you been feeling less like yourself lately? Irritated by others or experiencing crying spells out of nowhere? Do you fear that something awful might happen at any moment? You are not alone. Just like our cars, our mental health requires regular tune ups as well. Allow me to help you regain a sense of normalcy and personal control in life. Together we can achieve a healthy balance of mental...
