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
Life gets hard. I hope to offer you a patient, comfortable place where you can find support and restoration, as you work to process through whatever life is throwing at you. I firmly believe that the key to emotional health starts with learning to love yourself. And if you’re seeking therapy, you’re already a step closer to that goal. I use a strengths-based approach that focuses around bringin...
I utilize empathy, openness, & unconditional positive regard to assist people to gain self-awareness, re-envision their purpose, & achieve new insights. I am passionate about working with people going through transitional periods, navigating changing roles, expectations, & stressors of daily life who are looking for coping skills or deeper exploratory work. I work with people of all ages who ar...
I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Some of us were either not given the proper tools or were taught faulty ways of operating in the world that no longer serve us. While many of these “coping mechanisms” may have helped us survive our family of origin and life circumstances, they can have a detrimental impact on our present wellbeing and current relationships....
I welcome the opportunity in using art as a therapeutic approach for children, young adults, and adults of all ages. I encourage all who are seeking guidance and support for family related issues, anxiety, trauma, transitional periods, school issues and more. I offer clients the opportunity to partake in art as a form of therapy along with talk therapy. I seek to provide my clients with a safe,...
My target community or population are those people living with disabilities, particularly those of the amputee population.. Many people living in today’s society are facing health issues, which could affect their quality of life, and how the adaptation of a life changing event may result in grief, depression, stigmatization, and isolation, due to the inability to receive appropriate mental heal...
Are you feeling stressed? These are trying times on a global level. Still each one of us is uniquely designed to heal, to grow and find meaning in the face of challenges. Support can make resolution easier to reach. Let's turn our attention to what matters. Let's address your goals and concerns in a supportive environment where relief and positive change become possible. My natural style is ope...
My goal is to assist clients in recognizing and understanding what is troubling them, process emotions, identify solutions, and, ultimately, help them achieve their individual goals. I am available to help with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, life changes and stressors, relationship issues, trauma, and grief and loss. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed...
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed and anxious, dealing with emotional pain, or questioning if you are doing a good job surviving at this thing called life? Come sit with me and let us discuss the opportunities you have to feel empowered and emotionally healthy. I have the experience and knowledge to help you find ways of identifying the root of a problem, processing thro...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I offer phone and video sessions through a secure portal for clients who are distancing or quarantined. Have you been struggling with feeling sad, having enough energy to get through your day or been overwhelmed with worry? I believe that each individual possesses strength and resilience, and sometimes it takes work to for one to recognize the unique...
Sometimes we feel like our life has gotten out of control. We feel stuck, and no matter what we try, we can’t seem to change or get back on track. We get caught in web of negative thinking. We can find ourselves having the same fights over and over in our relationships. We may feel disconnected and an overall dissatisfaction with our lives. Sometimes we know what is bothering us, but often it c...
Life feels uncertain right now. Stress, worry, anxiety, and exhaustion are now your normal. Life changes, serious illness, or loss have shifted your world away from where you once felt assured. You’ve gone from thriving to surviving. Facing the uncertainties of the future is scary and overwhelming. What if you could spend less time and energy fretting and more quality time focused on the on the...
I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker and certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I received a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University with an undergraduate degree in Counseling Psychology from Rochester College. My focus is to provide support in coping with the stressors of everyday life and helping individuals meet their fullest potential. I have nine years of...
Thank you for considering our two-day couples workshop called Hold Me Tight®, a program developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, founder of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). This event will take place on February 14th & 15th, and is located at the address listed on this page. During this workshop, you will learn from presentation, discussion, example videos, and personal exercises about how love goes wro...
I’m a passionate and empathetic therapist who specializes in working with children and families. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment to help children give voice to areas where they are struggling. My goal is to help children express and navigate the demands of their environment in order to gain a better sense of stability, safety, happiness, and overall wellbeing. I incorporate...
Are you in need of a counselor that will help you make positive changes in your personal life? Then Empowering Minds Counseling services can be a perfect place to start! As a licensed professional counselor, I want to help you achieve greater focus, resilience and life transition skills by working one on one during the counseling session. My therapeutic approach engages clients to be an active...
