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
Humorist, Mark Twain once wrote, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." Anxiety has a way of robbing us of the reality of the moment and setting in motion fear-based, 'what if' thinking. Whether you are feeling sad or overwhelmed, experiencing unsatisfactory relationships, or struggling with uncertainty and doubt, the first step of our journey together is...
Have you experienced a setback that you can't seem to shake? Do you struggle with your emotional responses? Do you feel like you're just not living your best life right now? Sometimes the things we go through in life simply overwhelm our ability to cope; they stress our brains and our bodies and we feel stuck. Understanding how these experiences affect us and what we can do to get back on track...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or a major life change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, depleted, powerless, or stuck? Since your separation or divorce has your child been angry or acting out? Do you need assistance with co-parenting? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in assisting Children, Adolescents, and Adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, and/or a...
A graduate from Seattle University's social justice-based clinical mental health master's program, I specialize in working with queer people struggling with self-esteem, coming out, minority stress, internalized homophobia, and addictions. Do you feel like an apparent superficiality within the queer community is bringing you down? Do you spend too much time on apps looking for validation, but e...
“We all hurt and experience the brokenness of a heart that desperately desire pure love from those who say they love us and would protect us. Sometimes we damage our own self and don’t know how to pick up the pieces of our life and put it back together again. Guilt, and shame overpowers us so we leave our lives in shambles and inflict more pain.” Your life does not have to remain like this. I a...
So, you need to choose a therapist but how do you know which therapist can help you with your unique set of experiences, behaviors, thoughts and needs? I'm Probably The Right Therapist For You If: •You are serious about working through your stuff •You want someone who will “keep it real” and challenge you •You desire a companion who will go with you into your dark places •You like to laugh! •Yo...
I usually can get new clients in within 1-2 weeks and have evening appointments available. I see individual teens and adults, couples and families. I have been doing therapy since 1998 and am passionate about helping those I serve resolve conflict. Sometimes new clients tell me they don't really know how therapy works which is ok as I can guide you through the process. I specialize in helping...
Ever found yourself thinking, “I’m overwhelmed.” Sometimes it can feel like Life throws rocks at us that we can’t avoid. I would like to help you face these challenges head on and assist you with strategies to help deal with these issues. I specialize in helping children, teens & adults, including those individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder, deal with feelings of depression, anxiety,...
I work with both adults and children that are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress management, relational issues and traumatic experiences. I have over 15 years of experience offering counseling to individuals across the lifespan in various residential and outpatient community-based mental health settings I believe in a holistic perspective that serves to treat the entir...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I offer strategies to improve coping skills, solve problems, alleviate troubling symptoms and manage stress. I strive for my clients to feel understood, accepted, and respected with my collaborative and compassionate approach. I want clients to find therapy productive with my interactive and eclectic approach. Among my specialties are anxiety,...
I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive and negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, ADHD, work issues, trauma, crisis, career choices, adoption , caregiving, acculturation and changing patterns of relating in relationships that no longer serve their purpose. I assist clients in diminishing their symptoms while we explore and process the root...
Bilingual (both English and Spanish speaking) Licensed Professional Counselor. I have lived and grown up in Yuma and I am now working to give back to this beautiful community. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have experience in working with those struggling with: Depression and other Mood related...
Are you feeling hopeless? Unhappy? Anxious and trouble identifying triggers? Stuck? Do you have conflict within your relationships? My goal is to guide clients towards Hope, Happiness, and Healing through self-exploration, analyzing thoughts and beliefs, and making positive behavioral changes. During the initial visit, through exploration and open-ended questions, I will identify your presentin...
With the many challenges in life today, we often find ourselves looking for a guide in finding our unique strength and resilience to persevere. Whether it be our relationships with others or ourselves, sometimes we need another person to help us look, objectively, at the obstacles in order to create the life we want to live. I have a passion for helping clients discover their authentic selves i...
