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
You want to feel securely connected to others in your life. You want to feel empowered to navigate through life’s obstacles, with someone reliably in your corner. You want to trust in your own value and heal from being hurt. You deserve to feel seen and heard for all that you bring to this world and accepted for the myriad of identities that you inhabit. My therapeutic approach is grounded in...
Many people have been through a difficult situation in their life, and some of those experiences affect their day to day. Changes in mood, relationships, trust of others, attachments, depression, anxiety, sleep, physical health, spiritual health, so many things can be affected. As a compassionate and empathetic therapist, I will work in partnering with you to see how you want your life to look...
I'm a firm believer in manifesting our present through self-awareness, reflection, intention, healing, love, and mindfulness. I love helping individuals overcome life's challenges and creating a space for them to feel vulnerable, transparent, heard, and supported. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in settings such as schools, in-home, outpatient, inpatient, an...
When I speak to people facing transitions, they are often devastated, confused and stuck. A safe space to feel heard, encouraged, and validated is enough to begin a new journey. My name is Katrina Brown, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience. My specialties include working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with divorce/separation, blend...
Imagine being a child today. In addition to coping with the stresses of balancing school, extracurricular activities, social pressures and parental expectations, children and adolescents today are having to navigate an increasingly difficult set of new challenges. Social media and the internet have changed the landscape of almost everything, especially the way we interact. As a result, our...
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Sometimes life transitions can leave us feeling off balance and lost. They leave us questioning who we are and our purpose. Seeking help in these trying times shows inner strength that we can build on together. I have a deep passion for helping others in their time of need & empowering them to defeat negative thinking & self-destructive behaviors. I...
Sharing your most personal and intimate details to a stranger can be overwhelming and can make a person feel judged. I try to create a safe place for clients to discuss current challenges and past experiences without judgment. I know that one size does not fit all and I try to mold the therapy to meet the client's needs and goals. We will be working together to figure out the best plan of...
I offer a calm and private environment to share your present road block or mountain to climb whether it be in relationship to others or part of your solo journey. My training is in the field of psychology, education, spirituality, and wisdom traditions. In my Practice I weave these teachings together to provide a multi-dimensional compassionate approach to a person-centered therapeutic experien...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of experience who enjoys working with individuals of all ages. My goal is to provide a calm and accepting environment that allows all individuals to feel safe exploring and finding solutions to the issues they face in their lives. My primary areas of specialty are children, adolescents, chronic illness and family concerns. I am also...
We would love to work with clients of all ages who are open minded and looking to explore alternative modalities of treatment. I specifically work with clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, behavioral issues, family system issues or who are battling terminal disease. We work collaboratively with medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and...
Counseling, to me, is a collaborative process. I specialize in providing identity-affirming counseling from a feminist-multicultural perspective, and my goal is to work with individuals to improve relationships, increase authenticity and self-awareness, gain healthy coping skills, and explore personal values, identity, and spirituality. I am an EMDR-trained therapist and am fluent in both Engli...
I am interested in working with clients who struggle with mood and adjustment disorders, and are ready to improve their lives. My expertise is identifying the core issues involved in the disorder and support clients as they undertake the hard work of learning a new way of being. Change is hard -even when it is desired. Having a skilled professional alongside you makes all the difference in the...
In my psychotherapy practice, I treat both individuals and couples and specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. I provide a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clients benefit from a goal-oriented approach and treatment tailored to their specific needs. I am a Certified Perinatal...
How might you choose the best counselor for you? Do you already know whether age and gender are important factors? Do you most of all need a specific time slot? Do you need someone who takes your insurance (or you can afford if you have none)? Does your prospective counselor do a specific kind of therapy you heard was good? You probably are concerned that the counselor will understand you and y...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck? Let's work together to make positive changes in your life and relationships. I am an affirming ally who believes that everyone can transform their lives and relationships. My passion is to empower clients to see new possibilities and perspectives, as they learn to manage their problems effectively. While I take therapy very seriously, I also incorpor...
