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
Experiencing anxiety tends to overwhelm our minds with racing thoughts and the inability to make the right decisions. Certain life events increase the intensity of anxious feelings, such as public speaking or being in crowded places, and it is at those times that we need useful tools to manage that stress. Avoiding anxiety is not the answer. Learning how to manage it and process it is the key. ...
Your anxiety has felt more intense lately with this constant feeling of uncertainty and change. You are noticing with more time to yourself how this inner voice keeps surfacing that says "I'm not enough" you wish it would fade so you could feel more confident. You already have felt some self-consciousness when sharing who you are with others but now it has gotten even more difficult and more...
Therapy can be such a transformative process when we are able to allow ourselves compassion and patience. As a therapist, I want to make sure that the space is allowed for each person or couple to truly maximize on the strengths that are already innately within. By working individually or through joint sessions, I believe that any perceived shortcomings or struggles can be reframed into strengt...
Living in a fast-paced world can be incredibly challenging. I help adults, girls age 8-17, couples and parents increase awareness and insight to big and small life challenges so you can take steps toward solutions that are realistic and achievable. Counseling is an opportunity to better understand yourself and build a satisfying life and meaningful relationships. With over 18 years of experienc...
Relationships and life experiences create opportunities for discovery, growth, and connecting more fully with ourselves and others. I believe healing is found through relationships and by integrating our life experiences when we open our hearts, become more empathetic, and discover greater authenticity within ourselves and our relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families helpin...
Saving the world and helping people is what I’ve wanted to do since I was 13yrs old. If you’re in search of a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences I’d love to help you process and gain the tools needed to manage your mental health. My therapeutic style involves a collaborative approach that includes empathy, transparency, non-judgement and validation....
I specialize in working children, teens, and young adults who are in need of a compassionate reality based therapist to help them reach their personal or behavioral goals. If you are in need of reducing anxious distress, finding freedom from depression, increasing self esteem, or just need a listening ear to work through a difficult situation, I would love to be the one to help you get there. I...
I believe in meeting every client where they are in life and to focus on strengths and abilities. Change and adapting to an identity are part of the growth process throughout life. I believe it is important to provide patients with knowledge, support and emotional growth during their time in therapy. Fifteen years of counseling experience, trained in psychotherapy and transactional analysis....
My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, and children. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy. I utilize pl...
My clients come from a wide age range. I work with individuals 18 and up and work with families with kids 17 and below. I am passionate about working with growing families that are having difficulties with adjustments. I enjoy working with kids (ages 2+), as well as mothers and fathers to help make personal and family changes that address both the individual and family needs. When working with...
I offer help to anyone who wants to see a significant improvement in their life. I am willing to sit in the crazy mess of life with clients to help them feel understood and to help them learn the tools to create a new narrative. When life gets messy it helps to have someone to help sort through it all. If you're ready for a change, I'm ready to work with you! I work with individuals (preteens,...
My passion is to collaborate and support individuals who are working through challenges brought on by life stressors, trauma and/or grief. I believe that therapy offers room to expand on the connection between emotional and physical health. My goal for clients is to gain awareness of how their emotions, feelings, and thoughts affect their mental state and overall wellness. My specialty is...
My Name is Caleb Burrell, as a therapist in I am here to help you navigate the distress resulting from challenges and difficulties we all experience in this world. Often these challenges leave us with feelings of loneliness and isolation, alienating us from others and discouraging us to reach out for support and help. Therapy is a way to both support and manage the stressors which lead to menta...
Hello there! As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves honestly, get to understand their true feelings, and working together to figure out how to use that informatio...
Therapy and inner healing can be very challenging; it requires dedication and a willingness to push through, even when times get difficult. I believe that the relationship we build together is not only of paramount importance, but is vital in the recovery process, which is why I dedicate myself to establishing a safe, trustworthy and nonjudgmental environment inside and outside of the office. M...
