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
Emotions such as, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief are possibly the most diffiicult emotions that you can experience. Having someone that you can trust who understands these emotions is vital to overcoming this challenging part of life. As a certified licensed associate professional counselor, my primary focus is for my clients to achieve a healthy mental balance. Encouragement, motivation...
Have you been feeling lost, confused, stuck, or without some sense of control in life? You are not alone, as many of us have been where you are and felt how you feel. Seeking help from a therapist can be the key to finding passion in life, learning new ways of overcoming obstacles, and begin experiencing a more desired way of being. Therapy with me emphasizes fostering a safe, nonjudgmental,...
Welcome... My name is Amanda, and I am a licensed social worker and spiritual counselor. More specifically, I am a compassionate presence and loving witness. I believe that everyone is born wholesome, and that life circumstances, situations, society and systems alter our ability to remember this. I help individuals identify beliefs and patterns of behavior rooted in self-aversion and reprogram...
My pastoral counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client and makes space for Spirit to enter the counseling relationship and guide the work. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making...
I have been honored to work with Veterans and non-Veterans helping with a variety of mental health concerns. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from many modalities to best meet your needs. I would like to work with you to learn about your goals and discuss how I can help you achieve them. There are times when we may not have a specific idea of where to start or what our goals ar...
Sometimes self-doubt, anxiety, depression and stress cloud our judgement and our path to a balanced, happy, functional, life. I work with individuals, couples and families to create the path that is perfect for you. We will work on improving communication and coping skills. I will guide you through your journey and help you see and overcome the obstacles that impede the person/family you want t...
People often seek therapy having exhausted their own internal resources trying to feel better. They may also believe they have exhausted their loved ones with their own self-doubt, sadness, or shame. Alternatively, one may be experiencing a more vague yet persistent sense of being overwhelmed or numb and disconnected. If suffering, grief, loss, and uncertainty are inherent in our humanness; so ...
It takes what it takes! Many blessings on this journey that we call life that you have decided to seek guidance and support to navigate the twists and turns. I will jump in the trenches with you to figure out things and work together to assist you in finding joy. I have an established record of accomplishment in helping individuals improve their psychological health, increase their self-esteem,...
I have a passion for joining with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior related issues. I also enjoy working with individuals who experience difficulty with management and expression of emotions, including anger management concerns. I adjust my approach based on each client’s individual needs and concerns. I frequently draw from approaches including: Psychodynamic...
I have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years and am comfortable working with a wide range of issues. My approach with individuals is holistic, person centered, humanistic and strengths-based, seeing my role as a helpful guide as I work with individuals to navigate the sometimes rocky storms and transitions of life. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck a...
Growing up is tough to do and getting harder everyday. As someone who vividly remembers and was profoundly shaped by the high's and low's of my own young adulthood, I have a HUGE heart for adolescents, teens, and young adults battling to make sense of it all. I love serving as a voice of reason as they struggle with the perils of social media, drama with their friends, and their changing role i...
Do you have difficulty recalling your childhood memories? Have you been in therapy for years and still find yourself in a tunnel? I can assist with finding your way out of this tunnel. As a trauma therapist, I understand it is not easy to talk about your past. I teach clients healthy coping skills and grounding techniques to help pull away from flash backs, Unwanted memories, and negative, or...
When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our resistance to seeking help, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes for relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects sleep, eating behaviors, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, at work, at school, and in our relationships. We're often left with fear, anxiety, anger,...
If you feel stressed personally, relationally, or professionally - and want or need help through a phase or stage of your life - I can help you identify and treat your core issues which is critical for achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive relational adjustments. Dig Down Deep™ is a coaching, consulting, and counseling firm - based on marriage & family therapy, health coaching, an...
My passion for advocacy and a client-centered approach were cultivated in my early years as an educator, but my intellectual curiosity regarding the process of personal change and the value of interpersonal relationships motivated me to returned to NKU for a Master’s degree in Social Work. Since graduating with an MSW, I have enjoyed working with a wide variety of clients in diverse settings...
