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
As a therapist I am warm, open, encouraging and focus on an individual's strengths. I consider myself an active therapist; combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth realistic approach to counseling. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey that needs honest caring without judgement. I am passionate about creating a genuine connection with th...
Relationships can be hard. Finding help can also be challenging, particularly if you are not familiar with the experience of individual, couples or family therapy. As with most things the first step is the hardest. I've provided therapy for nearly 20 years. I’ve worked in both military and civilian environments across the United States, giving me a depth of experience. I specialize in marital,...
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors...
Are you feeling stressed out, down or anxious? Are you experiencing grief from a significant loss in your life? Are you struggling with some kind of addiction? Are you having issues in your personal relationships? Or maybe you are doing okay and you would like to do even better? Negative life events can really be a challenge to all of us. My approach to therapy is very strength-based,...
***Now offering Telehealth sessions*** Making the decision to enter into counseling can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and fearful. It’s never easy to trust someone you just recently met and face difficult and painful parts of your life. When you take that first step into my office you will be met with a safe place free from judgment, an empathetic ear as well as my promise to support...
Teen Therapy Group for Girls (Art Therapy). Do you need help with self-esteem, managing stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you looking for a fun, creative outlet for self-expression? This group provides a safe space and support where you can practice ways to cope with stress and learn resilience. Art Therapy can help teens explore emotions and increase self worth. This group is led by a traine...
No one should have to go through this life alone. I believe in the power of relationships to bring about positive transformation. I am a licensed professional counseling intern, supervised by Sarah Arnold LPC-S. My focus is to provide a safe space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. I offer perspective and support to you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Together, we wil...
Counseling, therapy, or treatment, whatever term you prefer can be a rewarding experience when you are able to find the right person to work with. I have experience working with people whom have faced small life challenges to a severe life crisis. I believe it takes courage to look in the mirror and admit something needs to change. That change can take place quicker when one reaches out for...
Feeling trapped, unable to express yourself, powerless to control your own emotions? Are you alone or isolated? I can help you to break free from the constraints of anxiety and depression and take control of your own life’s course. Therapy will help you to learn about how your past impacts your experience of the present. Our work will focus on empowering you to re-author your past in order to m...
Therapy is about facilitating conversations to help someone build self-awareness and healthier relationships with oneself and others. The experience of watching an individual grow beyond their current mindset of sadness, depression, feelings of hopelessness to unworthiness into an individual who truly knows and believes in their personal value is why I love therapy. To make you as comfortable a...
Congratulations for making a step toward change! Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you are seeking guidance to find purpose in your life or explore who you are and how to connect with the world around you. Feeling like your best self can be challenging regardless of age or life experiences. For almost a decade, I have supported individuals and families to overcome anxiety...
***Accepting new clients***I truly believe it takes great courage to reach out for help. A therapeutic relationship is just like any other relationship in life, the right fit is important so I want you to know how I can help. Are you feeling hopeless? Are you struggling in relationships? Do you struggle with daily anxiety? These and many other important reasons are why people enter my office. M...
Life is filled with many joys, but it is also filled with challenges and struggles. No matter your experience, I am here to let you know that you do not have to face them alone. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, comforting, and non-judgmental space where you are able to share your story and feel supported, accepted, and understood. Through our work together, my goal is to help you lea...
An increasing amount of people are experiencing stress, anxiety, and other uncomfortable emotions regarding the current state of our world. Now more than ever, it is especially important to take care of our emotional health as well as our physical. There are many different approaches to therapy and it is not “one size fits all.” As a therapist with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral...
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and...
