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
Our Mission: To offer the highest quality of accessible, evidence-based clinical and professional care that positively impacts our clients and community through active engagement in training, team-based treatment, and research. At our facilities we offer two separate offices: Louisville OCD Clinic and Louisville Center for Eating Disorders. We specialize in two different practices, Louisville O...
*Currently Accepting new clients via Telehealth* What do you do? It’s the first thing we ask when we meet someone, and a huge part of how we carve out our sense of self. Work stress and dissatisfaction have major impacts on our relationships, mental wellness and physical health. If your work situation is negatively impacting you, or you find yourself wanting more from your life as a whole,...
I work with adult patients to address depression and anxiety as well as trauma sequelae which are manifest by depressed or anxious mood, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, insomnia, substance misuse, and interpersonal problems. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and relevant clinical adaptations to address mood or anxiety...
As a therapist, I believe in a holistic approach to treatment that not only focuses on the psychological, but also on the physical, socio-economic, religious, and spiritual factors in one’s life. I have experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. My clients often seek guidance in managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and...
Few of us in life escape enduring hardships, difficult transitions, or hurts. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment that can foster healing, change and growth for your desires. I love watching people transform and unlock more of their true self. I am passionate about witnessing people grow and relieve themselves of the burdens they carry. I can be a guide in...
I believe that change occurs best within an authentic relationship between client and therapist. Along with the client I create a friendly and caring environment in which you can feel safe to explore and express your authentic self. Through this relationship I believe you will feel more able to go into the world feeling joyous and alive. I seek to assist you to be better able to connect to othe...
We all bear marks and scars from life’s hardships and trials. Comparison of pain can frequently keep us from reaching out for help because “someone has it worse.” I am here to help you walk through whatever pain has brought you to where you currently are, grief, anxiety, depression, or transitions in life. Taking the step to seek counseling is incredibly brave; it is stepping out and saying you...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, I am honored to work closely with individuals, couples and families, supporting and guiding them through life's more challenging times. My clients have a safe and accepting space where they can talk about difficult issues, as well as envision and create authentic and meaningful lives. Whether clients are struggling with depression...
By searching for a therapist, you're taking an important step toward improving your mental health. With my training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with a warm, empathic interpersonal style, I can help you take the next step. Rather than simply telling you what to change, we will explore your reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to change, collaboratively set goals, and, when you ar...
Each of us believes we are healthy and normal, and that what we are experiencing is momentary, but the symptoms persist. We may feel sadness, loneliness, rejection, loss or grief, anxiety, or mood swings as we try to live our lives and survive. These may result in feeling helpless, hopeless and alone, where old pleasures can’t lift our mood. Anxiety and panic can be like a vise, where we fear...
Being a parent has its own set of challenges; when you add your child’s behavioral, or emotional challenges on top, it can become overwhelming for both your family, and your child. It is ok to feel overwhelmed and at the brink of exhaustion. I get this and is here to assist your child, and family work through these challenges; by helping to strengthen your child’s overall well-being. I will...
If you are seeking a therapist, you have come to the right place. Often times we find ourselves faced with struggles that we are unsure how to maneuver through independently. My name is Candace and I practice in two different locations. I am currently providing services at Abiding Hope Counseling in Greensburg, KY as well as More to Life Counseling in Bowling Green, KY. I have been practicing a...
As someone who has struggled with mental illness and received support from countless loving individuals over the years, it is always my mission to extend the same level of compassion and care to my clients. I believe that counseling is a way for individuals, couples, and families to share their experiences and pain and find ways to transform their darkness into light. My clinical interests incl...
Do you feel like you could be a better, happier version of yourself? I might be a good fit for you. I use a strengths based approach to work collaboratively with clients to understand their distress and its origins, to relieve suffering and move towards realizing their personal goals. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space with warmth and humor and strive to enable clients to process...
Choosing to begin therapy can be a difficult decision. Often, the desire to change can be accompanied by fear, confusion, frustration, or feeling stuck, with little idea what to do next. Making the decision to start therapy is a courageous one. Speaking with an experienced counselor can help gently guide you into a more hopeful and productive place. I provide an environment that is warm and...
