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
Taking the leap to begin therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a caring, accepting environment for my clients to feel safe, valued, and heard. Through compassion and empathy, I approach counseling by viewing each client holistically, investing time to understand what shapes them and their stories. My collaborative style invites my clients to be partners in identifying a...
If you feel pain, you want it to stop as quickly as possible. You want to start healing NOW. Yesterday would be better. You want to stop fearing the Future, and start enjoying the Present. Once you see that there are new options, armed with new tools and skills, you can recreate the world you live into one you choose. Feeling sad sometimes is human, feeling sad all the time needs to change....
I enjoy helping couples of all types heal, strengthen and enhance their relationships. By creating a warm and inviting environment through respect, humor and authentic relational connection, couples feel safe and welcome. This allows me to provide support for partners that feel lost or disconnected in their relationship and want to rediscover the love they have for each other. Feeling disconnec...
(New clients welcome...) Things happen, and they happen all the times, whether or not we are aware. We act out when we don't get what we want and when we get what we don't want. Sometimes we act out in ways that are self-sabotaging. We get overwhelmed at work and in relationships. All this is normal and yet limits one's potential to be successful and happy. I offer a safe space for you to relax...
Life can be challenging but it doesn’t have to be exhausting. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to help individuals process struggles / concerns and help get a better perspective on life. Having a safe place that provides unconditional, positive regard can help an individual to grow and express their best self. I believe in treating the whole person; not just focusing on detriments ...
Change and transition run throughout our lives. Jobs and careers, success strategies, and personal relationships including marriage and divorce. We grow through life's stages. Maybe you are seeking a different role at work, a promotion, or other change. Or a different kind of work altogether. Perhaps you've been fired, left by a partner; or given a great new opportunity and you don't want to 'b...
**Carolyn is not currently accepting new clients. ** Are you wondering why life is so difficult and stressful? Would you like help with relationship challenges? Are you frustrated about reaching your goals? Are you angry or sad a lot of the time? Are unpleasant memories getting in your way? Does it seem like you're missing something? I can help you develop the skills and insight to be your best...
First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months o...
Life is tricky. Sometimes it shows up in unexpected or unwanted ways. We get to choose how to walk through it. Struggles, confusion, disappointments, and pain are indeed part of life on life's terms. Together we can move forward. When seeking counseling for your child, please know I am an approved Outside Community Health Provider for the Natrona County School District. As such, we can discuss ...
*****Please note that I am not taking any new clients at this time. I will update my profile accordingly.***** I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has worked with children/adolescents and families needing guidance for over 15 years. I work with traditional, blended, same sex, divorced, foster, or adopted families needing counseling from an expert to find the best long term...
**Please note: I will not be seeing new clients until November 2020. I am currently on leave until that time. Thank you for your understanding** Are you feeling 'stuck,' disconnected, or having troubles with stressors in your life? When we're feeling disconnected to those around us it challenges the way we think about ourselves and our world. I invite you, your children, or your whole family to...
Sometimes we all need a little help in our roles as parents, family members, and in our own self development. For most of us asking for help isn't easy. Therapy should be a safe and comfortable process with an emphasis on self empowerment. Whether its the young adolescent struggling with learning disabilities or sexual identity, or the adult learning to adjust to a new set of circumstances,...
I became a therapist to aid others in overcoming the hardships they are facing. As human beings, we all stumble on times when it is difficult, and sometimes we can feel misunderstood and lost. I wanted to aid people in finding their path again, while offering support, trust, and safety. I work with young adults and adults who are going through life transitions related to school, work, and...
Is your teen or pre-teen struggling and you know they need help, but you are not sure where to start? Would you like them to talk to someone who specializes in adolescents? I can help your child and your family get through the rough patches. I help with a wide variety of teen and pre-teen issues including depression, anxiety, school attendance, substance abuse and family conflict. I also have...
