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.
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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
Whether you are struggling with a life change (life-limiting diagnosis, divorce, a new phase of life), a loss (death, a relationship, job, sense of your own independence), feeling stuck (life isn't moving in the direction you had hoped, you want to feel different but just don't know where to start), or you are in pain (physical or emotional), I can be a non-biased sounding board and guide. I li...
Many times in life we find ourselves struggling with change. We feel burdened by changes that are out of our control, or discouraged by unsuccessful attempts at creating change. Ideas of who we should be and all of the ways we fall short can so easily conceal our path to contentment and self-love. So why go to therapy? Therapy gives you a non-judgmental space to explore needs, express feelings,...
What if you didn't HAVE to worry. At times like this, when life seems uncertain and out of control, worry doesn't seem like a choice. Many of us can find ourselves in an anxiety spiral leading to headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and racing thoughts that destroy our concentration, keeping us focused on the worst case scenario, and not on what we have to accomplish in this moment and day. I h...
My work is focused on understanding the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while working to develop understanding of beliefs and values on which behaviors are centered. The foundation of self-understanding supports change and motivation for growth. Within everything I do is a central goal of helping my clients to live fuller and happier lives through insight, growth, and...
One of my passions is working with others through life's challenges and help bring hope and healing from difficult circumstances. If you are going through troubled times, let's work through it together. There IS hope in resolving and moving through the situation you are in right now. I have many years of experience working with children, teens and young adults in foster care, as well as extensi...
Looking to improve your relationships with others, or maybe even your own relationship with yourself? Sometimes life can feel heavy and we begin to feel like we are losing our own sense of self. This may result in challenges with families, friends, children, or partners. If you are looking to heal from past trauma, relationship wounds, parental wounds, or just need a space to feel accepted and...
****Not currently accepting new clients**** I work with adolescents and adults offering support, coping skills, and psychoeducation around a variety of life issues, transitions and overall mental wellbeing. My hope is to help people explore their feelings and perspectives, in a safe and comfortable space. I believe that therapy is a journey of self-healing and acceptance. I utilize a holistic,...
Welcome! Deciding to come to therapy is a big step. Whether you are still contemplating that decision or you are ready to take action and make changes, I will meet you where you are and support your process with compassion and patience. I take an integrated approach to treatment that is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and utilizes elements of CBT and DBT tailored to each individual’s...
Feeling stuck? Hopeless and that nobody can really help you? Every day is a losing battle with the darkness, the intruding thoughts, the racing heart. No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you prisoner. Your loved ones keep asking if you're okay and you don't know how to explain. Sound familiar? You are not alone. You don't have to live this way! You can reclaim your life. I specialize in...
This is a difficult time for you and it probably feels more difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a safe, comfortable sp...
Welcome to my counseling practice. I know that it can take a lot of strength to make that initial call, and I especially enjoy working with those who are new to therapy. When you take that first step, you’ll be met with a warm, supportive partner who understands that the therapeutic relationship is essential to facilitating meaningful self-discovery. I am a licensed professional counselor with...
*Danielle B Therapy has gone virtual! Now fully online therapy offering services to clients anywhere in California!* So often we are taught to push forward on our own, suppress our needs and avoid reaching out. We have been conditioned to think that getting support somehow makes us weak. And yet, needing support and connection is the most universally human experience out there...so human to hum...
Are you feeling stuck? hopeless? In these uncertain times I believe we all need help finding light at the end of the tunnel. On top of all that it isn't easy to find a therapist you resonate with. That is why I offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit. I believe when people can feel heard without judgement there springs hope for healing. I can help by dialin...
Your mental health is important. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives. My role in the therapeutic relationship is to create a safe space, listen, and empower my clients to reach their greatest potential. I aim to be success-driven for each of my client's success. We will create an individualized treatment plan in order to help you reach your goals. Through the use of...
Living with chronic illness can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your illness for years. As a nurse-psychotherapist, I understand the grief, loneliness, fear, anger, shame, and vulnerability that may surface, often at unexpected moments. Yet managing life with chronic illness also presents tremendous opportunities for growth and insight, creativit...
