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've provided individual and group therapy for at-risk youth, trauma-focused care for survivors of abuse, and relaxation training for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills. I've conducted cognitive and personality assessments for those with learning, attention, and/or emotional concern...
Authenticity and relationships are at the core of the human experience. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space to begin to move towards these things in your life and so much more. Finding the solutions to life’s issues can be challenging work and my desire is to come along side of you in those experiences. Whether your focus is with others, God or spirituality, or yourself, I hope...
Everyone could benefit from therapy at some point in their life. After all, life - while incredibly amazing - can also include hardship, sorrow and deep suffering. We all experience loss, encounter challenges, and we all are privy to the brokenness of our culture that results in carrying a variety of misguided and limiting beliefs that can affect our relationship with our Self, with others, and...
Welcome! My name is Alex, I provide counseling at Thriveworks in Portage. I consider myself to be a methodical mental health professional who evaluates the individual needs of my clients in order to both determine their goals and help to achieve them. I believe people are inherently good, self-correcting and wise. Everyone has strengths and it is my job to help people recognize and capitalize o...
Everyone has hard times in life and realizing that you need help during those hard times is a big step. I approach counseling as a process to help you get through a difficult season, and learn some strategies that can help you as you move forward. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families because when you are going through a difficult time it doesn't effect just you. My desire...
My particular areas of expertise include women’s and adolescent health, perinatal mental health, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, fertility issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity development and sexual orientation, relationship challenges, and adjustment to significant life changes. Working collaboratively with my clients, I draw from a variety of clinical perspectives and provide a s...
Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Are you seeking a safe place to process your feelings and learn new strategies to manage your emotions in this season? Or you are you looking to understand patterns, relational themes and unresolved issues in your history? Do you want to discover how your life experiences have imprinted on your heart and soul, and how you can break free from old patterns? Do yo...
I believe counseling is useful to help people achieve their life goals, regardless of their age or situation. Everyone has a unique purpose in life and it's a privilege to work alongside people in their journey's. I specialize in treating victims of sexual, physical, emotional and psychological abuse, trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders (ADHD and ODD), family...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have specialized in working with clients to help them gain greater insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact not only themselves, but other people in their lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be used as a model for building on relationships with those that matter most to us, outside of the office. I believe that by understanding our past...
If you are in a crisis and need healing, I would like to help! Crisis is an opportunity for change! An emotional crisis can be a prolonged struggle or an unfortunate event which brings pain, anger and sorrow. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families and veterans in mental health and addiction for 25 years. I focus on your core beliefs which can positively or negatively effect our outloo...
Therapy can be utilized for many struggles in a person's life. No matter the reason you are seeking therapy I am here to help. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults that are searching for a change in their life. Whether you are suffering from addiction, emotional distress, family issues, school or work issues, or you just feel stuck I am here to assist you on your journey. Asking for help...
At times, life can be overwhelming and a challenge to navigate. Whether you are struggling with personal issues, relationships, family or work conflicts, I can help you identify your inner strengths to cope and achieve your goals. My office is conveniently located at 707 Whitlock Avenue SW Suite H-10, Marietta, GA 30064. I invite you to visit my website at www.mariettacounselingcenter.com. Plea...
Whether you are seeking healthier and more fulfilling relationships, clarity on why you may be struggling, or space to explore how you got where you are, therapy offers a unique opportunity for growth and self-reflection. I work with individuals, families, and couples who are seeking to honor their past as it influences the present and who want to find a way forward together. My approach to...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
