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.
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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’re tired of doing the same thing over and over and finding yourself in the same situation. You know that you’re smarter than this! You beat yourself up for making the same mistakes again and again. You know the answers --- love yourself, say no, check in with yourself --- but you can’t seem to translate that into day to day. You desperately want to find peace in your life, and in your...
Through life’s transitions such as school or workplace stress, to relationship and family conflicts life is full of challenges that are sometimes out of our control. The pressure to manage and cope with these stressors can severely impact or be detrimental to ones mental health. Trauma, stressors, loss and hardship we may unfortunately experience in our lives and the impact thereafter can be...
I believe therapy should be a place for clients to feel safe, heard, understood, and supported. I recognize the difficulty associated with seeking help and acknowledge the bravery in being able to do so. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I focus on creating a non-judgmental space that creates awareness and allows clients to work towards making changes in order to improve the...
Are you stressed out, feeling overwhelmed and feel your coping skills are breaking down? Are you are dealing with a chronic illness or recently suffered a loss? I specialize in working with grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and life transition struggles. I have over 15 years of experience working with those coping with chronic illnesses and their families (children and adults), it is a passion of...
Dealing with life’s everyday challenges can be difficult and dealing with mental health issues can often seem like an overwhelming obstacle. When we don’t have an effective support system to navigate these situations, we can end up feeling “stuck”, with no idea of how to move forward. As your counselor I will work with you to help you identify both your goals for success and the best method to...
Has life become overwhelming, stressful, or unmanageable? Not sure how to help yourself, kids, or relationship, and life has become out of control? You don't need to cope with stress and unhappiness alone. With good treatment individuals will feel and function better. I offer excellent training, insight, warmth and honesty. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified with the Board ...
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, and like issues, see website for her bio. Also, Virginian Winn-Cooper LCSW, specializing in those who suffer with chronic illnesses, elderly,...
Life can present us with a multitude of challenges, altering how we think, feel, and function in our environment. Often these challenges can alter our day to day quality of life lived. Seeking therapy and revealing vulnerability can be difficult, however, being vulnerable allows us to grow as individuals! I warmly welcome you and am committed to facilitating your path of reflection, progress,...
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, life transitions - I am currently offering tele-therapy sessions! If you’re in need of support during this time of social distancing, please give me a call! Leah Oklan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She also practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ACT...
I offer a safe environment in which clients can learn and grow. Therapy with me is conversational. I encourage my clients to lead the conversation and I share my thoughts and insights as honestly and sportively as possible. I believe positive growth and change occurs when people feel safe enough to make changes in how they relate to themselves and other people. The more authentically a person...
I have immediate openings. If you are like most of us, sometimes life gets tough and throws us some curve balls. During these times it is often helpful to talk with someone who can help you navigate these difficult time and allow us to get back to a state of balance. Through some of my own personal journeys, I find it easy to relate to my clients. I will meet you where you are at and work with ...
Build authentic relationships and satisfying work, expand a sense of inner guidance, and sharpen your purpose. I work with both men and women, however, my work with men has been especially gratifying. My experiences have shown me they are capable, driven, compassionate and focused. They care deeply about their relationships and work and desire self-improvement and expertise in their lives. I wi...
Often my patients are struggling with an anxiety disorder such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, separation anxiety or excess worry. They want to overcome fears that interfere with daily living, and in the process develop coping skills that they can rely on. Others that I see are experiencing depression or adjusting to a life transition. They hope to improve self-esteem,...
Are you or your teenager in the middle of a transition? Are you looking for support and guidance for the normal and extraordinary ups and downs of life? You may be experiencing symptoms or problems related to life changes such as school/college, getting married, marital problems, divorce, remarriage, step-parenting or co-parenting with an ex. You may be having a crisis of faith or spirituality ...
If you’re here, it’s because you’ve encountered hardship of some form. I don’t yet know your story, but I do know hardship and I know it’s not easy. I know that it takes courage to ask for help, which is why I’m here, to be your ally in navigating difficult roads, to listen to your inner wisdom, and to see you for the incredible person you truly are. I work with people of all ages, genders,...
