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
Is your teenager struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located on the Westbank in Jefferson Parish and I am here to support you and your adolescent on the journey toward healing and...
Co-parenting often involves making joint decisions concerning your children. It could range from big decisions, like where your kids will go to school, to everyday items, such as whether your kids will buy lunch at school or bring a bagged lunch. When making these kinds of decisions often results in conflict, a Parenting Coordinator may be able to help. A Parenting Coordinator is specially trai...
I work with adults using a strengths-based approach and view the counseling process as a partnership and an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself. We will honor the patterns that have kept you safe in the past, while at the same time gently removing the barriers that have kept you from being the person you wish to be. I utilize different methods in my work, striving to tailor my...
If you are seeking restoration from a difficult life situation, attempting to heal from a traumatic experience, or in need of additional support and guidance through a challenging season in life, or in need of developing a new insight to your life, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals....
Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want. This can lead to problems with relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to cope with what the "universe" throws your way, and which of your own behaviors and conflicts are...
( English | 中文 ) 你好！When you are depressed or anxious, you feel like life is passing you by and you are powerless to grab it, not to mention be on top of and enjoy it. My passion is to help people deal with their emotional pain caused by various kinds of issues, including family of origin, interpersonal problems, low self-esteem, loss of loved ones, trauma, life transitions and etc. In gen...
Long-term recovery is a difficult journey. It’s not just about being sober; it’s about creating a life that’s more fulfilling than drugs and alcohol. I am here to help you figure out how to do just that. To combat substance abuse it is important to look at what contributed to your current issues but also make concrete changes in the here and now. Part of the journey is identifying obstacles,...
I work specifically with children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns, including potential diagnoses of ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health disorders. Other clients include women who would benefit from counseling as they balance work/family life, address symptoms of anxiety and depression, or simply want to explore their behaviors and make positive changes. Lastly, I provi...
Repeated thoughts of what happened keeps you victimized and disempowered for years. My solution-focused and humanistic approach fosters creativity, growth, self-discipline and free will to help you to develop a stronger sense of self and create meaning in life in the face of personal, interpersonal, professional, financial and emotional difficulties. We'll identify and develop your strengths,...
Clients I work with are often not very willing to open up about themselves and are at times uninterested in therapy. Some would like to change but do not want to have to talk with someone to accomplish change, others have tried before and never been able to form a good relationship with a therapist. My clients often have a high resting level of anger and likely have had issues in life with ange...
Are you looking for someone to listen to you when it feels like no one else will? Therapy is a wonderful and safe place to discuss life’s problems, seek closure, and work through diagnoses, no matter what they may be. I hold the notion that all people are inherently good and should be given unconditional positive regard in a therapy setting. Through a collaborative relationship built on mutual...
If you have changes you want to make in your life, I will be there with you every step of the way. My motto is that therapy should be collaborative, and we will work together on bringing you closer to the life you want to live. I play an active role in therapy, and I also believe therapy should feel natural and be a space where you feel at ease. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depressio...
Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed? Want better ways of coping? Are you having trouble connecting with others? Are you part of the LGBTQIAP+ community? Interested in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, how you work, and how to make things work better in your life? If so, I can help. Our work together will be a collaborative process that focuses on figuring ...
I work with couples and individuals using a mindfulness based, here-and-now, approach that invites all aspects of you into therapy. I welcome individuals of all ages asking “What do I want to do with my life?”. In my work with couples, I help partners build deeper connections, foster better communication, and work towards a more fulfilling relationship. Whether you are in the midst of a new...
I enjoy working with all ages-- children and adults. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, Bipolar, trauma, and many other issues. I believe that even the good things can be hard sometimes and that everyone could use somewhere to unpack and process through life’s challenges and changes. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the journey someone finds themselves on when they commit to...
