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 love working with anyone ready to figure out how to live his or her best version of themselves whether it is finding freedom from trauma, depression, anxiety, transition or other psychological disorders. I have extensive experience leading a wide range of groups for adults and adolescents. I lead Parent Coaching groups utilizing Gottman’s Emotion Coaching Parenting, and DBT adolescent and adu...
My therapeutic approach to working with clients is strength-based and person-centered. I work to create an environment where you can develop trust in me and feel safe to share your story. With this environment in place, we work together to create realistic goals that can meet your needs and provide you with the skills to find more balance and meet the challenges of life. My primary areas of foc...
Do you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, or discouraged? Are you feeling disconnected in your personal relationships? With guidance and encouragement it's possible to put an end to the self-defeating thoughts that are troubling you. Join me in a safe, non-judgmental environment where together we can explore what's keeping you from feeling a sense of joy and purpose. I work with both women and men w...
Life can be hard sometimes. Situations, circumstances and relationships can seem to be overwhelming or even impossible to handle. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to be a support through the difficult times, to help us sort things out, and to learn more healthy positive ways of overcoming these situations. I can be that support for you. I will utilize a personalized approach to therap...
Are you having problems at your job or in your personal life? Are you having problems with your sex life? Do you feel anxious, confused, depressed, hopeless, or stressed? I am here to help you to thrive in your personal and professional lives. Let me counsel and coach you through some of your tough situations and past trauma. I come to the field of psychotherapy after many years as a teacher,...
Are you tired of feeling "stuck" in a repetitive pattern with your partner and it just won't stop no matter what you do? Do you have low sexual desire and you are concerned it won't come back? Have you been told you have a sex/porn addiction? Are you polyamorous and having a hard time with jealousy or fear? Mindful Sex and Relationship Therapy, LLC is a private practice specializing in sexual a...
Beginning a journey can sometimes be a difficult path. Taking initiative to make sense and better your world can enlighten you to life’s greatest pleasures. I encourage everyone to remain honest and engage in the bettering of oneself. Therapy allows individuals an exceptional opportunity to gain insight within daily life. I have training in evidence-based practices such as TFCBT (Trauma Focused...
Dr. Brown is a Licensed Psychologist in Omaha, Nebraska, focusing on couples/individual counseling and Military/Veteran/first responder therapy. He specializes in relationship issues (new, strained, separation, divorce, parenting), depression and anxiety-related concerns, adjustment disorders and life transitions, memory and aging, grief, loss, and bereavement, communication related concerns an...
Sometimes we get stuck in patterns. We may struggle with self-acceptance, find ourselves in a "You vs. Me" relationship dynamic, feel detached from our sexual self, or feel hopeless about our situation because we tried multiple solutions that just didn't seem to work. Deep down we want better for ourselves but we just don't know how to achieve it. This is where therapy can help. Think of therap...
I am providing video and in-person counseling sessions and assessment services for individuals. I have worked in the substance abuse/mental health treatment fields for 14 years and identify as an individual in recovery. The focus of my practice is to provide a space for individuals to enhance their well-being and quality of life. I can't "cure you" and I have no "magical answers" but I can help...
As a Behavioral Specialist, with 15+ years experience, I have an extensive background in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a range of stressors from mild relationship conflict to more intense mental health symptom management. Children and adolescents are provided with a detailed assessment to determine the function of the behavior while parents are provided with positive...
TELE THERAPY SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE I know so many are worried about Covid-19 and anxiety is crippling for some. I have a HIPAA compliant platform to safely provide therapy during these difficult and uncertain times. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with couples, families, and individuals. I specialize in Couples Therapy utilizing the Gottman Method along with other modalities. ...
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between you and Dr. Sandra Smith-Hanen. Dr. Sandra will help you to navigate life’s challenges in a supportive environment. It is her goal to help you to verbalize openly in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Together you will work collaboratively to determine, adapt and develop a new mindset and behavioral actions to help you develo...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR WEEKEND HOURS* I believe that therapy should provide a space for exploration - free of judgement, criticism, and expectations - and is most successful when built on a trusting and collaborative relationship. I firmly believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in seeking the solutions to your unique struggles. I practice Cognitive...
Are you ready to start prioritizing yourself and your wellbeing? It’s is easy to lose track of what is truly important and become caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I would love to support you as you begin to release your self-doubt, confusion, shame, fear, and tendency to compare yourself to others that have kept you from living the life you want. Ultimately you are the exper...
