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
I have a passion for working with anyone who would like to make positive changes in their life. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults through significant transitional and developmental periods of their lives. Life goes through seasons and this can affect individuals emotionally and physically. Specifically, working with individuals throughout these trying times is my main passion. I...
If you are facing anxiety, depression, or uncontrollable emotions I am here to help. I am passionate about my work with individuals, families, couples, & children/teens. I aim to help my clients make positive improvements both inside & outside the therapy room. My work as a therapist is to help support individuals, families & couples in gaining more insight about environmental stressors & to...
Hello! I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) And Nationally Certified Counselor. I am currently working on completing my Registered Play Therapist certification and specialization in various modalities. I currently specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 0-24 with the diagnosis of developmental disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues...
I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in th...
We at APLA Health - Long Beach are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and...
Are you struggling with stress related to work or relationships? Are decisions tough and transitions scary? Life is challenging for everyone at times. External roadblocks aside, our own thoughts often trip us up the most- those thoughts that narrate our actions, that replay one event over a dozen times, that plan various outcomes to a single upcoming event, that compare our journey to others, t...
We are passionate about working with adults and adolescents who struggle with the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to the diagnoses of ASD, ADD/ADHD, learning differences, parenting stressors and strategies, coping skills, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelming stress, and grief/loss, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD. Change and grow...
Andrew approaches his work with clients drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) approaches, DBT skills, Exposure and Response Prevention interventions. For me, relationships in my therapeutic work stand to be the backbone and foundation of the best possible outcomes. I am a warm and compassionate clinician who balances empathy and expectations...
Whether during times of transition, or periods of stability, life happens. Seeking help is a strength, and being vulnerable creates space for growth. On a personalized basis, we'll determine what your needs are in seeking a helping professional. I employ a holistic, strengths-based approach with a focus on enhancing a client’s health, wellbeing, resiliency, and feelings of empowerment. Together...
Healing from difficult life circumstances can and does happen. For 20 years I have worked with adolescents, adults and families to help them heal from traumatic stress, transform their lives, and become their best selves. Utilizing creative and holistic interventions from an array of therapeutic modalities, such as IFS, EMDR, Solution Focused & TF-CBT, I work with individuals suffering from PTS...
Hello! I’m a licensed psychologist in Texas, providing short and long-term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up). I have worked across a variety of settings with people with presenting concerns ranging from mild to severe. Some areas of specific experience and interest are anxiety, depression and mood concerns, eating and body image concerns, uncommon experiences and thinking...
It takes courage to admit that something in your life is not what you hoped it would be. You want things to be different and wonder if change is possible. If you are ready to create better emotional balance and engage in healthier relationships, ready to feel more motivated to move forward in your life, and ready to be confident and present so you experience the happiness you desire, then chang...
Many of us begin to wander on our journey through life. We are unsure if our next move is our best move, we sometimes run into detours that change our direction, and often we hit pitfalls that can knock us off course completely. Some are able to struggle through, and others seek assistance with the help of a counselor. A counselor comes into your life as a GPS system, assisting with reviewing t...
Have you experienced an event that was emotionally painful and caused distress? Are you feeling depressed and having anxiety issues. Do you feel disconnected from your family? How do I gain control and enjoy the pleasures in life? Have you searched for support and could not find resources? Are you looking for acceptance? I want to help guide you, and meet you where you are at. My job is to prov...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who approaches the therapeutic process in a collaborative and empathic way. Through the therapeutic relationship, I will help you heal from your pain, meet life's challenges, feel empowered and become your best self. The therapy office will become a space to process your thoughts and emotions, explore your personal issues, develop your vision of yourself an...
