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
You've been caught up in relationship patterns that leave you feeling drained, confused, and stuck. You're starting to believe there may be something wrong with you, that you're with the wrong person, or that relationships are too painful and difficult. You feel anxious, worried, confused, and sometimes downright trapped. To make matters worse, the world feels so chaotic and unsafe at the momen...
( English | español ) We live in a high-paced world, pulling us in all directions, leading us to feel burnt out and disconnected from other people. You might have become tired of the nagging stress, the strong emotions, the complexity of navigating relationships, or the feeling that something is holding you back from reaching your full potential. Despite all of this, a part of you wants to feel...
We are all under pressure as we navigate the crises of this time. Whether you or your child are working through conflictual relationships, painful past experiences, work/school stress, or problematic behaviors, our societal context can amplify these difficulties. In understanding how our histories and present circumstances affect us, we cultivate empathy for ourselves and those around us. Thera...
I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals. Areas of particular interest include: life transitions, relationship issues, self confidence issues, divorce and grief. I enjoy helping clients build a mix of internal resources with mindfulness, emotional regulation skills and ways to feel safe and relaxed their bodies. I also work with clients on integrating additional resources such as nature...
I have found that many of the emotional and relational struggles that individuals face are a result of having undergone painful experiences, and having learned ways of coping or relating that become unhelpful and even self-defeating in later stages of life. Through the work of psychotherapy, one has an opportunity to explore, gain self-knowledge and awareness, shift patterns, and discover, or...
My approach is humanistic. I work individuals and executives who want to take their team to the next level. I think everyone does the best with the tools they have. I think everyone is able to create peace and joy in their lives. And people get stuck. We are humans, after all. My aim with my clients is to be a compassionate mirror for the exploration of life and its intricacies. We see ourselve...
There are seasons in life when an understanding and empathetic person may be desired to help make circumstances more enjoyable and tolerable. When I encounter a client in a place of pain or struggle, I am genuinely concerned about their well-being and I desire to help them develop tools to navigate their difficult issues and realities. My objective is to work together with my clients,...
For over 20 years, my work with individuals, couples, children, and families has been based on the belief that change is possible and most likely to occur when people feel comfortable and safe in relationship, both with themselves and others. My relational, warm, collaborative and accepting approach is strengths-based and fosters connection with each person to promote progress and success in...
*Accepting New Clients* *Individual and Couples counseling* Are you struggling with uncertainty and find yourself feeling irritable or sad? Are you having difficulty finding motivation and energy to carry out life demands? Do you feel alone and find yourself wanting isolate from others. Do the people you love seem to have a hard time understanding what you are going through? Do you find yoursel...
We all need a little help in our lives. Recognizing that therapy may be something you need in your life is the first step to taking time and consideration for you. Therapy can be helpful for all individuals in an array of ways. If you are struggling with transitions, coping with loss or grief, have a new or continuing disease…you are not alone. The individuals I work with come from all walks of...
We all need hope and encouragement from others who will walk alongside us through difficult circumstances. You may have lost sight of who you are or your value, but there is always hope. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to grow in their lives, who are seeking to know who they are and to find their value. I have a relational style of counseling and am trained in EMDR to bring a...
I believe therapy is a place where each person involved can be real and share honestly about their unique human experience. It is as if we are each travelers, encountering each other’s world for a time. We decide what path to take based on your needs, desires, and abilities; we work collaboratively and check in with one another frequently to ensure your needs are being met. We do not take one s...
UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Is your family struggling due to stress, conflict or a constant state of overwhelm? Many parents in today’s fast-paced society feel burned out, exhausted and out of balance. When one family member is struggling, the entire family struggles along with them. Seeking support means you are prioritizing your own self-care and your family’s hea...
Are you feeling exhausted, helpless, or just not like yourself anymore? Are you always putting others' needs before your own? Or are you just feeling lost and overwhelmed? You don't have to face challenging life circumstances alone. My approach is to create an open space where you can discuss your problems. Work to discover your inherent self-worth and become empowered. I will work with you to...
