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 am a licensed clinical social worker who thrives to provide a safe and therapeutic working relationship with all of my clients. Since 2000, I have worked in a variety of settings in both community and private mental health offices. My practice is geared toward finding solutions to address your underlying issues and accomplish goals we identify together. Therapy is one of the greatest gifts yo...
I believe that each person already has the potential to improve their lives, and I enjoy helping individuals find their own skills to accomplish their goals. The bond a person has with their therapist is one of the best indicators of success, and I take time to establish rapport so that you can feel comfortable sharing and working towards growth with me. I am dual licensed as a Licensed...
Many of us are unaware that we are carrying around the echoes of traumatic experiences in our lives. Unacknowledged trauma can contribute to feeling ill a lot of the time, or compulsively collecting things in our homes, or end up making our career and relationship decisions for us. I am especially passionate about working with women's issues and assisting those in helping professions mitigate t...
Each person is unique and responds to therapy differently. I meet the person where they are and consider the right counseling style that will fit with their needs. I use a wide variety of therapeutic interventions that target specific issues as well as tools to assist a person to grow, change or adapt to their environment. My experience focuses on individual and family therapy including childre...
As a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, I work with individuals at any point in their recovery journey. Whether you aren’t sure that you have a substance abuse problem, you would like to explore different options for sobriety, you are just leaving a an inpatient facility, or you need more frequent interaction and accountability staying sober - I can assist you to identify pathways to healing t...
Hello! My name is Juliana and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in Nashville, TN, where I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about bringing hope into the lives of those with mental health issues and distress in their relationships. Whether a life transition has you feeling anxious and unsteady, or relationship problems are all consuming, I am committed to creating...
Many of us face challenging times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. The experiences of dissatisfaction and feeling unfulfilled may bring varying degrees of pain and sense of emptiness and loss. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to learn more about yourself and create sustainable changes in your life. My style is warm, collaborative, thoughtful, and...
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ONLINE CLIENTS* Choosing a therapist is tough and the therapy process looks different for everyone. It is important to have a connected and collaborative therapist to work with you through your journey. Whether you are feeling irritable, struggling with new transitions or having your past control your outlook on life, you deserve better for yourself. You deserve to feel mor...
( English | español ) Have you lost interest in what used to bring you joy? Maybe you feel numb with shame, worry or grief. Something is wrong and it is holding you back from a balanced life of contentment. Your very own inner critic has a hold of the microphone and will not be quiet! When your body is not at peace, sensitivity to the disrespect and cruelty of others can become unbearably painf...
"The moment we accept the troubles we've been given, the door opens." We are on the verge of a new year. As the clinical director of the Austin Mindfulness Center, I encourage you to allow yourself the time to address what has been keeping you from a wholehearted life. You have a tremendous capacity for doing hard things, and I look forward to helping you discover your innate abilities to live ...
I am passionate about working with clients who are curious about why they are suffering to better identify and resolve the underlying causes of symptoms like worry, irritability, and depressed mood. In session, we will address questions you might have like, "How can I immediately treat my symptoms?" but also, "Why are they coming up in the first place?" and "How can I resolve these underlying...
( English | español ) You feel like you've tried everything and nothing seems to work. You know where you want to be, but you just can’t seem to figure out how to get there. As a child or teen dealing with anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, significant change or loss, you may be feeling sad, afraid and/or struggling to maintain friendships. As a young adult moving along life’s path, you ma...
I work with children of all ages and their families looking for assistance in improving overall day-to-day well-being. This can include a variety of issues such as helping to improve parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, parenting support, and resolving individual issues such as anxiety, depression, processing of trauma, developmental challenges, and many other mental health...
( English | español ) United and Self-pay only. ///YOU ARE CAPABLE OF HEALING. YOUR MIND AND BODY ALREADY HAVE THIS ABILITY. Do you feel anxious? Exhausted? Depressed? Like giving up? Sometimes we get stuck. We feel like we are just going through the motions. We get tired of having bigger reactions than a situation seems to warrant. We are tired of repeating the same solutions with no positive...
Have you ever read this quote? “I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.” I would like to believe that I am this person. I’m the one carrying those buckets of water. Life is difficult for even the strongest among us and at some point, everyone gets weary. Deciding to start therapy is an act of bravery i...
