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
My belief is that most people, if not everyone, can benefit from mental health services during at least one point in their lives. Life can be very challenging, but people are strong and, inherently, survivors. However, sometimes the ways we adapt and survive become unhelpful in our everyday lives, and we need a safe, neutral, knowledgeable, and unconditional person to help us walk through recov...
Your story matters. And you are more than a story. People usually seek therapy when trying to make sense of a piece of their story or trying to create a new chapter. My approach to therapy seeks to hear your story as we both learn more about who you are and what matters to you. I love to help people improve their relationships with themselves and other. I have specialization in recovery from...
( English | español ) I am currently accepting new clients. Life can become difficult, painful, and/or confusing at times. My desire is to help you find solutions, healing, and clarity during the challenges you face. Life can hurt, and in those moments, counseling can help. I will work with you to help you define your goals, find steps towards the directions you want to move in, and be there wi...
Life is crazy and I am happy to meet you at whatever stage of life you are in. Taking care of yourself is priority and I am grateful for the opportunity to be on your side. Let our time together be a time of healing and growth. Our counseling relationship starts right where you are. I will meet you at whatever stage of life you are at and we will set goals together. I am on your team and will...
My name is Tina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist having received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Simpson University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their families. I also have experience working with...
Hello! My name is Melisa Chase. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor of science in special education from Lee University and a master of social work from University of Texas at Arlington. I have over 6 years of experience in mental/behavioral health with the majority of that time working with children and adolescents. I have a little over 3 years of experience in working as a...
Healthy Healing Counseling Services focuses on adolescent girls and women’s issues. The mission of Healthy Healing Counseling Services is to provide a safe place for female adolescents and women to heal from life’s hurts and trauma so that they can be healthy and whole and reach their highest potential. At Healthy Healing Counseling Services women and adolescent girls are provided the tools nee...
I believe that the client – therapist relationship is the single most important factor for successful treatment. It is my goal to provide a safe space that is non-judgmental, attuned to your needs, engaging and genuinely empathetic. This allows for a trusting and collaborative partnership to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns of interacting with others. My background and interests...
I am both a physician and a marriage, couple and family therapist intern. My training gives me a unique awareness of the interconnectedness of neuroscience and the tender yet resilient human psyche. Our work together will be a safe and collaborative journey through which you lead the way through your life’s digestion process. A crucible for transformation, deep intimacy with oneself or another...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I take pride in providing accessible, quality comprehensive collaborative mental and behavioral health services to improve the quality of life of clients and families. I am dedicated to working with and supporting those in the community through their journey to positive mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma...
( English | español ) Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, immigration and trauma issues, changes in your life or with your family? I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with many years experience of working with children, adults, adolescents and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. ...
We all experience difficulties, and at times it can be tough to sort through our thoughts and feelings alone. I believe that we all have patterns of reactions that arise in our thoughts and behaviors. Some of these patterns may be healthy and some unhealthy. I like to think of the therapeutic environment as a safe place to sort through what makes us, “us”. Within this environment we hope to bec...
My ideal client is anyone who is hurting, struggling or broken. Someone who needs to be encouraged, strengthened and lifted up. Someone who needs to be given appropriate tools to move forward. I have had extensive experience working with women, teens, children and couples. I have dealt with areas concerning anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, family dysfunction, school failure, issues...
"I am EMDR trained and provide therapy for trauma, occupational trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction/recovery issues. The past 10 years I've worked in a residential substance abuse facility. I also provide guidance for eating disorders and/or gastric by-pass surgery. I recognize that each of you are unique human beings and that life can be difficult and painful. Together w...
Aren’t emotions the worst? You're chugging along in your routine that includes all the things you’re supposed to do to be healthy, happy and successful, and then- overwhelming anger or despair pops up out of nowhere! Despite your efforts, you haven't found a way to stop this from derailing and delaying your progress. You are intelligent and disciplined; you don’t need any more self-care tips. W...
