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
The teens, young adults & women I work with all have one thing in common...they want to feel better. They come to me with a distinct crisis, problem with school, work, family or relationships, or are generally overwhelmed & overstressed. They may simply feel bad and want to talk with someone who can listen attentively and understand their perspective. We begin by clarifying exactly what is goin...
As a first responder spouse you often have to parent and take care of daily life independently for periods of time. This often places you in a position to be the first one to notice when something isn't right. Not having your spouse around to share the load for periods of time can be hard enough, and then one of your children start to show challenges beyond what's expected! This can make life...
Please don’t suffer in silence a second longer. Whatever pain or struggle you currently find yourself in, I’m here to help. You do not have to do this alone; there is hope. Therapy with me is informal, honest, relational and collaborative. As your therapist, I understand everyone heals differently, and as such, I use an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit your individual nee...
Do you feel alone, confused, lost and thoroughly misunderstood? Do you feel anxious, sad, and unmotivated? There is a place to come and to make sense of difficult questions. Are you asking: Why are my relationships not lasting? Why am I always extremely nervous? How do I gain confidence? Am I ready to change schools or move on to new employment? Why can’t I stop crying? I am here to listen. Ple...
TERESA MEFFORD, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is an alumna from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia and earned her degree through the school of Allied Health with emphasis on Rehabilitation Counseling and counseling through its Alcohol and Drug Education Rehabilitation Program. She works with children, youth, and adults who have been diagnosed with...
Are you struggling to cope with life transitions, low self esteem, or simply to manage the stresses of daily life? Do you feel like you just can't shake feelings of depression and anxiety? Are you pregnant or a new mother struggling to manage your mood and adjust to the demands of your new role? Do you have doubts about yourself and your abilities to make the changes that you want in your life?...
It’s true, life can be painful and even very unfair. Your relationships might be struggling, your daily demands may seem overwhelming, your work may feel far more stressful than engaging, and you may be down on yourself. You may have any number of emotions including anxiety, anger, guilt, pessimism, boredom, regret, sadness, shame, and loneliness. Therapy can help you cope with difficult emotio...
I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years now and continue to learn from every client I come in contact with. I see the therapeutic relationship as one that is unique, safe, and transformative. What I hope to pass on to clients is an environment where they feel comfortable enough to be where their "feet are" while also learning to better manage, and accept, the things that are...
Welcome to Wholistic Counseling! My name is Kathy Ensign and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic...
My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic harmony and wellness. I have been a therapist for many years with children, teens, adults, and families ...
Each person I have the honor of coming into contact with allows me into their life in a way that I value beyond anything else. I think that underneath everything, we are all wishing to be heard and Seen for whom we perceive our truest Self to be. That is why I strive to work with clients in a way that creates space for exploring the lens in which they view their sense of Self and their...
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we can feel inadequate in dealing with life struggles that come our way. Sometimes we feel like we've tried everything, but for some reason we still feel stuck despite our best efforts. Although there are times in our lives when we feel great, there are also times in our lives when we feel hopeless, anxious, depressed, or even lost. Sometimes, we can pinpo...
I'm a psychotherapist working with people who are ready to make positive changes in their life but somehow continue to feel stuck. If you want to learn strategies for healing from the mental, emotional and lifestyle issues that hold you back, then I can help. If you understand that therapy is a process and not a magic pill, I am here to support you on your path of exploration. My clinical...
**Please note I am not accepting new clients at this time.** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual and family therapy services to adolescents and adults. I received my MSW from the University of South Carolina School of Social Work in 1994 and have provided therapy services in clinical and community settings for over 20 years. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults on...
I am a Masters Level Clinical Social Worker and mental health therapist who practices individual, couples/family, and group therapies with children, adolescents and adults. I work with clients experiencing difficulty with depressive or anxiety symptoms, relationship issues, unhealthy behaviors, and low self-esteem. I am currently under clinical supervision and direction of Cindi Bockwitz MA, LP...
