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 believe that every client deserves a therapist who genuinely cares about their wellbeing, and I do. I understand that we all have different life journeys and I would feel honored to be a part of your journey, walking alongside of you. I will ensure you feel heard, safe, and supported. On our journey, work will be done to identify mental health obstacles and change them into opportunities for...
Do you have questions about your spiritual life or journey of faith? Have you experienced religious abuse and need to work with someone who "gets it?" Maybe you want to talk to someone who is also on a spiritual path and has special training in ways to help you develop greater awareness and deeper connection with the reality we call God, Higher Power or True Self. Most importantly, you need...
I provide therapeutic services to adults, youth, couples, and families, specializing in work with clients who are seeking growth or healing within relationships – both those held with others and with themselves. Much of my work centers on experiences of alienation or conflict within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Therapy can and should be for everyone, yet there is a degree of fi...
**I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth psychotherapy only.** Welcome! Beginning therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and strength. I value and commend you for taking this important step to help yourself heal. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment to help children, teens, and adults live happier, more fulfilling lives. I specialize in helping...
Relationships are meant to be a source of strength in our lives. Yet many times, relationships tend to be our greatest source of stress and pain. Whether it is your relationship with your children, co-workers, friends, your parents or your significant other that is causing you the most pain, healing begins with you. The pain we experience in our relationships shows us the places in us that stil...
At Terrace House, I am passionate about working with women as they seek growth and empowerment – including those facing trauma including emotional abuse, relational violence, sexual violence, addiction, and disordered eating. I also work with adolescents to build self-esteem and coping skills to assist them in overcoming trauma, bullying, anxiety, depression, attention and behavioral challenges...
***No current openings*** Are you facing changes and feeling overwhelmed and unable to make decisions? Are difficult emotions interfering in your personal or professional life? Would you would like to develop a more flexible response to challenging people and situations? Are you beginning to recognize unhelpful or destructive repetitive patterns that are interfering in your life? Would you like...
I work primarily with couples and individuals toward creating better communication and developing coping strategies to help with stress. I offer a safe and compassionate place for people to discuss their needs and find ways to make helpful change in their lives. I see my therapeutic role as a facilitator and support toward people utilizing their strengths, as well as developing new ones. I beli...
“Perhaps everyone has a story that could break your heart...” In your life, you’re the expert. You know yourself and your story better than anyone else, but the stories we tell ourselves play an extraordinary role in how we journey through life. Think about what you brought you here. How often have you replayed that story in your head? How often has it changed? How many times have you wished it...
The counseling process is about you as a whole person: your values, goals, balance, past, future, ambitions, family, relationships, career and fulfillment. It’s the opportunity to understand yourself in a productive and focused way. Through a collaborative process, I’ll meet you where you are, we'll identify what may be holding you back, and we’ll develop a plan forward. My work with tweens,...
When life is challenging it can be hard to know what to do or where to turn to. You feel worried, angry, or sad. You don't think you're "good enough." It's hard to get things done. You can't let loose and fully enjoy life. You might be struggling with an addiction. You aren't where you thought you'd be at this point in time and you know you’re capable of so much more. You want fulfillment,...
Hello! I am so excited that you are ready and eager to work through whatever you may be facing. Although you may be experiencing some distressing times you will get through it! Healing and hope is available if you are willing to receive. So open up your heart and mind and be ready to receive when you schedule your appointment with me. I look forward to hearing from you and learning the ways I c...
Kaelyn Folstad is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in trauma-informed approaches to addressing child, adolescent and adult mental health. She enjoys working with a variety of individuals, couples and families utilizing an eclectic combination of interventions to best meet client needs. Kaelyn strives to come alongside clients and families to help find hope and healing...
As a parent of a struggling teen/ young adult, you often wonder what can be done to help them feel better. You have tried many things yet there has been little to no lasting improvement. Your child’s personality has changed, they have challenges with relationships, their interests have decreased and you worry that things might get worse. You know that your child has great potential to do great...
Quite often people are reluctant to admit to having problems. Life is difficult when your problems are long lasting and impair your ability to function adequately in the world ie at work, school or in the home. Life is difficult when you can't seem to maintain satisfying, safe relationships w/others. You may feel that there's something wrong with you or that you just aren't ever going to be abl...
