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 have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse. I utilize a whole person approach to help people deal effectively with life changes, whether they are trying to reestablish themselves in some aspect of their life or just redefining...
*****Unfortunately I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please check out SunPointWellness.com to connect with one of the other experienced therapists in our office. I specialized in couples as well as, teenagers and their families. Whether you are a couple working through life transitions or a teen trying to figure out who you want to be while balancing the stresses of school and peer...
You thought you would be embracing your vision of motherhood. Instead, you may find yourself crippled by waves of anxiety and sadness. Thoughts about your baby getting hurt or not breathing keep intruding in your mind. You worry that you’re not feeling the love and connection you imagined. Exhausted, you feel detached and angry. You’re not. Perhaps, you’re struggling with a birth experience tha...
I've been a mental health professional for 25 years and have spent that time challenging and supporting teens, adults, couples and families facing a myriad of mental health, addiction and life-transition related issues. I have extensive experience working with local school professionals to support school programs established to meet the needs of students with social and emotional challenges. I...
There are challenges in everyone’s life that can seem daunting. At such times, we need and deserve an understanding, compassionate, knowledgeable guide to assist us in identifying the thoughts and feelings associated with our current difficulties. Factors like background, ethnicity, race, and family dynamics are significant contributing elements that can be essential to clarifying and...
My focus is with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health concerns. I work with each individual, and their families, to help build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they have set out to accomplish. I welcome anyone, of any sexual or gender identification. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and honest place to work together through identified obstacl...
I'm an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who is deeply passionate about helping clients to discover their identity and find personal fulfillment. I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling (Drama Therapy Specialization) at Lesley University. I'm trained in using Drama Therapy and other Expressive Therapy modalities to provide clients a unique way to express themselves in a creative an...
Have you been holding onto something that has been weighing you down? You may know exactly what is triggering this, other times it may be something you just can't put your finger on. Too often we carry around the weight of difficult thoughts, memories and emotions, suffering in silence and unsure of how to ask for help. This weight we carry can show up in various ways, whether it's constant wor...
If you are facing challenges you never envisioned and want a safe place for honest conversation, practical feedback, encouragement and hope, please call me. My goal is to listen well and to take the mystery and confusion out of your stress. I will do my best to provide evidence based information, sound therapy, encouragement and, above all, a belief in you. My goal is that you recover and rebui...
Dr. Catherine Thompson is a Colorado native. She received her Doctor of Psychology degree from the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Thompson is experienced working with children, adolescents, college-age students, and adults. In therapy, Dr. Thompson uses a solution- focused and goal-oriented approach to helping clients work through challenging situations. Her expertise includes, conducting...
My clients are looking for effective evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapy to resolve or manage their symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, binge eating and bulimia. They want to work with a therapist who is well trained and has years of experience in working with diverse groups of people. They want to feel validated and work collaboratively with their therapist. The...
( English | Português ) Have you found yourself not knowing how to navigate a situation and suffering because of that? Have you tried "everything," but are still feeling trapped and immersed in psych suffering, which can manifest itself as isolation, self-criticism, hopelessness, worry, fear, dissatisfaction, interpersonal conflicts, mood changes, dissociation from reality, a sense of being...
Do you ever find yourself wondering how and why you’re at a certain point in your life? Perhaps you’re tired of the same old routine or you continuously find yourself challenged with life circumstances. Often times, we get consumed with life and months can go by before we even realize how much it’s weighing on us in all areas. The beauty of these circumstances is that they provide an opportunit...
Since obtaining my master's degree, and working in community mental health, I have gained a great deal of experience in working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, low self-esteem, and personal growth. I have worked with all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and...
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues...
