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
If you are scouring over these therapist sites, you are in the market to find some help. It can be daunting to call a therapist you have never met and try to find someone to understand you. You should take your time, interview therapists and find a good fit. It is okay to shop and to decide not to make an appointment. Or, if you choose to call and come in, please get to know me in the first...
Reaching out for help in the form of therapy is not an easy thing to do as many can attest, but by reading this biography, you are taking the first step in getting help for yourself or a loved one. At times, life offers many struggles and obstacles that can be difficult to overcome alone. Engaging in therapy will provide opportunities to explore and process the thoughts and feelings that preven...
I enjoy working with adults and couples. I find that everyone deserves a chance to be heard. People need a safe space where they can talk about their current or past struggles, a place where they can go through the healing process with care and compassion. It does not matter a person's background or cultural affiliation, life happens to all of us. Everyone has struggles and sometimes people nee...
I enjoy working with people of all ages who are striving to move through and process the difficult life experiences, changes and transitions we all experience such as: grief & loss, divorce, trauma, addictions of all kinds, parenting and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Meeting people where they are; I can offer many years experience with a solid understanding of interpersonal...
Navigating through life during changes and challenges can be overwhelming. You may feel stress, anxiety, depression, or anger. You may not know how to balance the responsibilities of relationships, children, work, and parents. If you are struggling, I will join with you wherever you are on your life journey to help you sort through these issues. We will explore what a richer, fuller, more...
I believe in each client’s innate wisdom - the ability to know how to heal themselves and restore balance to the body, mind and spirit. I will use my knowledge, experience and intuition to accompany you on your journey to find/strengthen your connection to yourself and receive the answers that follow, creating healing from the inside out. I will be present with you and provide a safe space free...
I am an experienced clinician of approximately 20 years, with a private practice solely dedicated to work with TEENS, COLLEGE-AGE clients, and YOUNG ADULTS. Not only are these the age groups to which I am most drawn, I find that narrowing services to specific populations allows me to truly focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges of these groups. My style is described as warm,...
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and/or stress in your life? Are you having difficulties making decisions or staying motivated? Finding a therapist that is easy to talk to and willing to take the time to truly hear you and understand your story can really make a difference in the therapeutic experience. Forming a meaningful therapeutic relationship is critical for your transformation. I...
You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what...
It's all too easy to lose touch with the things we stand for, as well as with the things that mean most to us. You were whole at one point, which means a path to sanity exists that is waiting to be rediscovered. Yet these behaviors holding you back have been heavily reinforced over time. The change ahead is not going to be easy or comfortable, but you don't have to face it alone. Past clients h...
You have a story to tell, but you don’t even know where to start. You feel exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed with life and your relationships. You feel emotions that you don't understand or at times feel you can't control. You feel things that you have always felt, but you don't understand why and you want to change that. Think back and remember a "sweet spot" in your past. You wish you could...
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with social, emotional or behavioral issues associated with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, loss or divorce. Drawing largely from the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), my goals are to help young clients gain an understanding of their...
Dr. Collins is currently accepting new clients for online sessions. He works with adults, providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of challenges. His areas of interest include: trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, insomnia, and stress reduction. Dr. Collins' primary treatment approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which incorporates mindfulness and ...
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