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
MY APPROACH TO HELPING: I see life as a journey. Sometimes we get in a rut and have difficulty getting out, or sometimes we think we are on the right road and things turn out differently than expected, leaving us devastated and not knowing how or what to change. At times, we are unaware of our repeated patterns or how early life experiences have affected us. We usually do the best we can with w...
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychotherapist is to help...
Are you sad? Stressed? Hopeless? Are your emotions unpredictable and your relationships unfulfilling? Are you struggling with a sense of loneliness and isolation? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. My goal as your therapist is...
I have had the privilege of working with diverse people of all ages--from the very young to very old and everything in between--to navigate life's present day challenges and work through past trauma. Are you finding yourself increasingly stressed out? Anxious? Depressed? Are you in a time of transition? We can work together to stabilize your mood and increase your coping skills, in order for yo...
I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement. The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to...
( English | español ) Welcome, I am so glad you’re here! If you are hesitating about reaching out, that is natural & I can make the process easier. I have experience with children, teens, adults, families, and college students. I became inspired to work with women in the prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum periods after the birth of my son. I specialize in this unique area of transition into & throug...
Dr. Dixon offers a full range of psychological services, including therapy and assessment, that help people address the problems that interfere with achieving their goals and living their most meaningful lives. He employs a collaborative and recovery oriented approach to access the strength and wisdom of clients to help them meet their goals. Dr. Dixon has developed competency in many therapies...
I am a bilingual, bicultural Latina therapist experienced in working with diverse communities. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and groups to address trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. Life is not easy. We have all faced challenges and circumstances that have profound effects on our sense of self. Trauma and pain deny us access to hear o...
By providing a sincere, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with my clients, we can build a relationship that will help the client achieve their goal. Personal growth is the goal, and therapy is a positive tool that assists us to identify our strengths, personal success, and the areas where we could benefit from growth. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have o...
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Jacksonville, my primary focus is to provide patient-centered, confidential counseling to individuals in the community which they work and live. My interest is to help individuals work through what they see as life difficulties. I am committed to providing a collaborative approach through promoting autonomy and self-efficacy. My counseli...
Let me walk with you and help guide your search towards inner peace. There is a beauty in the fluidity of life and my goal is to help with navigating you through both the ups and the downs. Our personal journeys can bring upon many struggles that lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. As the world continues to evolve many have been faced with new struggles that they had not have had...
It may seem like we are alone in our journey. We are all waging a personal invisible fight that we share with few people. Individual therapy is a way to help you make sense of your experience, and gain emotional support to push through difficult times. Beginning therapy is an opportunity to start offering yourself more compassion and grace. I’ve spent eight years supporting adults and families ...
Imagine the opportunity to form a relationship with an individual who can provide unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and congruence. I use a non-authoritative approach to talk therapy in order to facilitate self-discovery, self-acceptance, and healing/positive growth. I believe that all of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make positive changes...
“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals. I specialize in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informe...
Oftentimes the most difficult step in the healing process is the very first one, reaching out. Whether you are seeking guidance moving through difficult life transitions, coping with trauma, exploring your identity, or working through difficulty in family or romantic relationships, I aim to create a safe and accepting space for you to share your own unique experience. It is my belief that you a...
