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 strongly believe in building a collaborative relationship with my clients in helping them overcome their personal struggles. As a clinician, I strive to create a safe and warm environment that is compassionate and client-centered, I prescribe to an integrative approach to therapy that promotes the unique individual strengths of my clients. More importantly, my approaches are tailored to the...
Throughout life, we all face challenges and stressors that can be too difficult to resolve alone. Oftentimes, the viewpoint of a nonjudgmental third person can provide exceptionally useful new perspectives and insights. Working together, I help my clients discover their values, learn new ways of managing distress, and live their optimal life. I very much enjoy working collaboratively with...
I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult...
Do you often feel misunderstood and hurt? Do you feel as though your emotions are controlling you and you don’t know what to do to change that? Does it leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious and depressed? I know what that feels like and I can help you develop the skills to effectively cope and regulate your emotions and help you identify and communicate your emotions, needs and...
Are you tired of low self-esteem, anxiety, food struggles, and/or stress controlling your life? Are you feeling ashamed, confused, and fearful? What about overwhelmed, out-of-control, and exhausted? If so, I'm here to help. My goal is to encourage you to uncover your strengths, advocate for your needs, and meet your unique goals. I help teens and women regain the driver’s seat in their life...
Sometimes dealing with problems on your own is not enough and you are left feeling stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, angry or depressed. You may try to cope with issues or troubled relationships by avoiding them, isolating yourself, depressing, worrying, underachieving and or abusing substances. You may be one of the 10 million people in the US suffering from a more severe form of mental illness or...
(Not Accepting New Clients At This Time) Are you wondering if what you're feeling is "normal?" Different seasons in life can bring about changes in our mental and emotional state. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there is great hope for healing, and I would love to help you. I consider working with clients through some of life's greatest challenges to be an incredible privilege. I have...
Our lives today are busy and often overwhelming. Struggling with mental health symptoms complicates the process of managing our daily routines and responsibilities, and frequently people struggle in silence, due to fears of being judged. Mental health issues do not have to keep people from achieving their personal goals and living their best lives. Just as people with substance use struggles sp...
Life can and will throw many different things at us. These things can present in the form of stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, loss and anger. Everyday events can mentally put us in a place where we feel vulnerable. I want to help my clients not just cope but learn to move forward and grow strength. As individuals we each have our own unique perspective on the world, using colored lenses to...
At Before & After Counseling LLC I am interested in working with people who want to change or who desire support in the struggles they are encountering. I work with adolescents to older adults offering a supportive, caring, comfortable, and safe environment where a therapeutic relationship is the first step in your journey to your ultimate goal. I have over 20 years experience working in the...
"Nothing changes if nothing changes." My ideal client is someone who is willing to actively work toward changing their quality of life. My therapeutic style is person-centered, collaborative, and empathetic. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care. I strive to continue to increase my knowledge and skill-set to ensure the best...
I’m no longer taking new clients at this time—please check back in mid-November. I take an active, flexible, problem-solving approach that is typically grounded in cognitive-behavioral methods, although I also incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques. The development of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me; I’m down-to-earth, practical, and have a dry...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I work with people whose struggles range from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, divorce, relationships, identity development, life transition and adjustment, and behavioral issues. I believe in and use a collaborative therapeutic process, in which treatment is determined by each...
Do you have a child that is feeling anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? Life can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes scary. I would love to work with your child to find the positives in life, listening to each unique situation with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. Together we will create a plan to help him/her/them move forward and enjoy the moments. I a...
It’s ok to not be ok right how. You may be feeling overwhelmed with life’s circumstances, wanting more out of your relationships, longing to feel more connected to your purpose, or wanting to feel more peace and joy in your life. Therapy is a space for you to explore all of that that and more. Through my experience I have come to specialize in working with professional women. Some of the issues...
