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
You are a hard working person, you go to work everyday, you take care of your responsibilities and everyone thinks you have it all together but the truth is, you are struggling and often times you're sad. No one knows that the smile on your face and the laughter in your voice is a mask. You are afraid to show how you feel, so you hide it. Sometimes things are going great and you never want it t...
My specialties include women's issues, young adult issues, and helping to decrease symptoms of trauma. My approach is client-centered and flexible. You bring your training in being you, and I bring my training as a therapist. Together, we use best practice therapy techniques to focus on your goals and support you towards self-efficacy and healing. I offer holistic and trauma informed approaches...
Life is good, but you know it can get better. Whether you're trying to figure out how to reach your fullest potential without getting bogged down by daily stressors or working to quiet the overwhelming thoughts of "what if", therapy may help you manage stress and work through anxiety so you can be your best self. During our time together, we will work together to identify the underlying cause o...
Life is tough, and I’m here to show you, that so are you! As we move through life, we’re continuously faced with new stressors: pressure from work and school, relationships, finances, health, and sometimes even a world pandemic gets thrown in there. We never truly know what is coming next. As a young adult myself, I have been faced with all of these same challenges over the years. Sometimes we...
When someone makes the choice to enter therapy, they do so with courage and strength. I am honored each time a client is vulnerable and allows me to help them on their journey back to themselves and their own personal power. My approach is based on each client's unique history as well as their current challenges. I provide a safe, sacred space where together we can identify patterns as well as...
Navigating the journey of life can be challenging. Often the path is fraught with twists and turns as we encounter obstacles we did not anticipate and struggle to overcome. As a therapist, I see my role as someone who will walk beside you as you seek to overcome difficulties and discover the right direction for your life. I am an independently licensed Social Worker who received my MSW from The...
2020 has been a very strange and tough year for most people. Has the new normal been hard for you to adjust to and could you benefit from talking to someone? I recieved my master’s in social work from University of Maryland School of SW and have experience in many different settings: Baltimore City Public Defenders office, Johns Hopkins hospital, and out patient therapy with all ages. I enjoy...
At Animal Assisted Therapy of the Triangle, we believe in the power of the human-animal bond to accelerate client awareness, insight and growth. We incorporate animals into the therapeutic process, when appropriate and aligned with client goals. I believe the relationship which develops between the client and the therapist is an important element of successful therapy. I team up with my rescue...
It is often difficult to explain exactly what therapy is and to best describe a therapist's approach. I like to think of therapy as looking at what has scraped you up emotionally, cleaning out that wound, and then healing so you can live a healthier and happier life. As to my approach clients, parents, and coworkers have described me as honest, kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, interpersonal,...
*Not accepting new clients at this time.* It is frustrating and upsetting when things are not working like they used to. Feeling as if you have tried everything but still dealing with the same issues can leave you feeling hopeless, and the busy pace of life does not leave much time to heal. When feeling disconnected, reaching out for support and being honest about what you are going through mak...
I find great joy in working with clients of all ages and stages. I am glad to come along side a client who desires to move forward in peace. I have experience working through anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, impulsivity, emotional reactivity and mood regulation. *At this time I am no longer accepting new child/adolescent clients. I am excited to offer biofeedback and more specifically...
Are you an individual suffering from trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, or difficulty managing your life path. Has life got your down in certain areas you have struggled with for years and now need help in a safe empathetic environment? I am here to help. I provide a relaxing therapeutic environment to help my clients, become the best versions of themselves. I know taking...
I provide a safe and welcoming space where clients can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and core self beliefs to increases awareness and develop coping responses to use in daily life. My clinical approach incorporates use of a mind, body and spirit approach through a combination of EMDR therapy, therapeutic yoga, mindfulness and iRest® Meditation. It is my belief that you are doing the...
I offer deep, effective counseling treatment. I specialize in relationship struggles, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, high stress/burn out and depression. I have advanced training aimed at helping clients resolve distressing psychological symptoms. I support clients in cultivating feelings of peace, confidence and connection. This ultimately paves the way for improved relationsh...
Often times, we are blinded by the fog in the relationships and life experiences we encounter. As humans, we often experience every day stressors such as life transitions, employment, work relationships, family problems, grieving losses, parenting, depression, and health problems. My experience has allowed me to develop a unique skill set, to promote healthy relationships by exploring personal ...
