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 am a psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist. I believe that building a strong and trusting relationship with my clients is of the utmost importance in the therapeutic situation. My goal is to assist my clients in facing and processing the experiences and emotions which may be hindering their current functioning or capacity to live fully and comfortably. I enjoy getting to know my clients...
My psychotherapy practice is designed for busy professionals, parents, and students seeking a therapist available for evening and weekend sessions. My goal is to ensure your therapy experience is effective and results oriented with minimal disruption to your many commitments. I carry a very small case load. This allows for greater availability than traditional practice. I offer psychotherapy fr...
( English | español ) *Online appointments available.* I specialize in college students struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, isolation/loneliness, and/or low self worth. I work best with those that have historically felt "missed", misjudged, or marginalized and have internalized an unhealthy pattern of self-criticism. Your transformation and healing in therapy will come through consistently ...
Therapy is most effective when it is customized to meet the needs of the individual and incorporates flexibility, authenticity, and a touch of humor. This occurs within a therapeutic relationship where there is trust, openness, and warmth. I believe in the inherent resilience of people and view therapy as an opportunity to build on the strengths we naturally posses. My therapeutic style is...
I specialize in the diagnostic assessment of developmental, social, emotional, and learning concerns in children from toddlerhood through adolescence. I also work individually with children and adolescents as well as with caregivers who are looking for advice or who wish to consult on an area of concern. In addition to weekdays, I offer evaluations one Saturday per month for families who need m...
I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their healing process. There are circumstances that can throw someone off track - recovery is the journey of getting back on track. I am a very compassionate person and I walk through this journey with my clients and assist them in getting back on track to a life worth living. I wholeheartedly believe the past is necessary to explore, because in...
We all encounter difficulties, but when those difficulties start to get overwhelming, it can be hard to cope. Are you getting stuck in patterns that are keeping you from what you want in life? Are you finding yourself having the same arguments and frustrations with you partner? Or maybe you keep getting depressed and sad, and you can't figure out how to do things differently. Sometimes in these...
**Currently Full** Experiencing trauma/painful events at any age may cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsure, self-critical, anxious, or hopeless. These feelings can then create difficulties in managing our behaviors, our thoughts, and our relationships. I know many of us have tried for years to figure things out on our own and that seeking counseling takes great courage. I respect and honor the...
**Accepting New Clients** Research shows that the number one key factor to living a long life is directly related to one’s feeling of connectedness with others. Yet, a quarter us feel as though we have no one to talk to. It’s biologically imperative to know that we belong, matter and feel seen and heard. Therapy helps people (sometimes for their first time ever) to feel understood and have thei...
If you’re scrolling to find a therapist—and feel shame and disappointment in yourself—don’t! Mental health should be treated like a doctors visit when sick. My therapeutic approach is providing a safe, supportive, and judgement-free environment in order to create an atmosphere for individual exploration, growth, & change. I focus on treating the whole person. I believe that by learning how to...
Recovery Dreams & Hopes/Counseling and Wellness Center, we help you define and take a clear path to a happier, healthier life. RDH offers person-centered, quality addiction treatment services in a supportive environment, through individualized goal- driven treatment. The philosophy is based on the understanding that addiction is a disease that affects the entire person: encompassing the body,...
The ideal clients are somebody that are motivated to change important aspects of their lives. Usually, the clients look for help during certain situation in their lives that they do not find a satisfactory solution by themselves or in their immediate environment. The issues vary: lost of a loved ones, move out from the parent's house, emotional disease, anxiety disorder, marriage crisis, fears,...
Sometimes people come to a point in their life when they feel stuck. After trying to solve their challenges on their own, they come to realize they could use some help. You may have arrived at a place in your life where additional support overcoming an obstacle would be helpful. You may sense the need for a safe place to heal or grow. Counseling is a place where you can be authentic, acknowledg...
Life can throw numerous curve balls, and sometimes we need to expand our support system to persevere and carry on. Reaching out to meet with a counselor is not a sign of weakness, but rather shows bravery and a willingness for growth and change. When an individual makes the decision to enter counseling, it can be an intimidating choice during an already difficult time. It’s not always easy to b...
