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 am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the community of West Seattle. It is my honor and calling to help clients in their teens & twenties reach their full potential and recognize their unique strengths. I believe that while people are doing their best, with my help they can experience greater joy as we work together to relieve suffering. With the right therapeutic interventions, it is...
If you struggle with constant worry, fears or even panic attacks you know that there are times when life can be a challenge. Perhaps a major life change like a death a divorce, a new school or job has left you feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you’ve been using alcohol or drugs to self medicate and are struggling to stop. It could be your adolescent son or daughter is having difficulty...
Practicing at Quail Lakes Community Counseling. Life is a complex experience that can be rewarding and beautiful. However, it’s important to acknowledge that life can also be cruel and overwhelming. When daily life becomes challenging, it is crucial that we connect with others or that we find a way to ameliorate that pain. Therapy is an opportunity to explore and heal past hurts and current...
Everyone has their own story and own therapeutic journey. My practice beliefs are based on the idea that there is no "standard" therapy process, and instead, should be person-centered. My goal is to help you develop, strengthen, and maintain skills in order to better manage depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma, and to better navigate life transitions with acceptance, mindfulness, and...
As a licensed clinical social worker, I'm a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help. In therapy, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to face any and all barriers you are dealing with. As a team, we will create a treatment plan centered around your personal mental health goals. I treat individuals, couples a...
In a world of social media, where we are connected more than ever before, life can feel so very isolating. We are overwhelmed with superficial connections, what's lacking is deeper, meaningful ones. My clients may not realize their full potential, but are ready to explore what makes them unique, and learn the skills to improve their quality of life. Most of us, at some point, will struggle with...
I work with individuals to realize their potential for positive change. Too often, the drive for the life we want is stalled by shame, fear, and anxiety. Events in our past cause us to miss the promise of our future. Together, we will explore, identify and process your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to lead you towards a clear understanding of who you are and what you need to live the life yo...
I work primarily with adults with a wide range of presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, bipolar, etc. My early training and early career jobs were in agencies serving primarily children and adolescents. I have shifted to working primarily with adults, but continue to keep my hand in a bit of therapy with adolescents. My background in child/adolescent therapy has been use...
My approach to treatment differs from traditional therapy. While I use several of the skills and modalities I have received intensive training in, my method of delivery is in the office, home, school or community. This approach works well for clients seeking real world practice of skills, or for those who have struggled to engage in the past. Meaningful treatment in reinforcing environments is...
Thank you for showing interest in our services and congratulations on taking steps to improving your mental health. Overall our role is to assist you with processing and working through any significant life changes, past or current traumas, emotional or behavioral instability. We will assist you in making clear and reasonable goals for yourself and support you as you become a better you for...
*NO OPENINGS* I believe every woman can tap into her inner wisdom, resilience, and strength to overcome even the most traumatic of life’s challenges. As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women’s mental health, I provide individual teletherapy services for adult women in AZ and MA. My areas of expertise include: trauma recovery, coping with anxiety and depression, resolution of...
Dr, Venters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Nevada and the founder of Hopsage Psychological Services in Elko Nevada. He has experience providing psychological services to a diverse group of people across the lifespan. He has worked in a variety of settings such as an integrated care community mental health center, a special education school, a neuropsychological assessment...
If you are unhappy in your career, contemplating your next professional move, or need a thought partner in navigating how to get from point A to point B, I can work with you to assess and improve your professional skills, and discover your personal path to success. For the past 20 years, my clients have included business owners, multi-generational businesses, executives, and mid-level managers ...
Are you looking for an experienced substance abuse professional (SAP), a drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC), a certified clinical supervisor (CCS), or a clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of civilian/military experience in behavioral health? Then you have come to the right place. I am here to assist you in your quest for a higher quality of life. I will collaborate with you to...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 10 years of direct clinical expertise treating children/adolescents, adults and couples. I am licensed to treat clients in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, New York and Pennsylvania. I have a particular passion for helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and stress. During our sessions, I am...
