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
Therapy is person centered, and include a combination of theories to best fit the patient. Building rapport and identifying what the person needs and who they are as an individual, is how we start the counselor patient relationship. My ideal client would be a person who chooses to change things to better their life and be a happier person. Patients who find themselves unhappy unable to manage...
These seem like such trying times, and you want support to feel better and solve what may feel like impossible challenges. You’re tired of trying on your own, or just want to feel more hopeful, to find lasting solutions and peace. I can help with stressful adjustments and life problems, family conflict or parenting struggles, and healing difficult past experiences that still get in the way. I...
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I have been blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, with four boys and their spouses, and soon to be 8 grandchildren. I have worked almost 30 years at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My work has been mainly with young adults, adults, and couples. I have specialized in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also worked with man...
We all need outlets to relieve stress—to talk, vent, and/or figure things out. Everyone can benefit from the relief that a supportive therapy experience can provide; and it’s my goal to offer that to everyone I work with. You may be experiencing a life transition that you’re unsure of how to navigate or chronic worry about the future or strained relationships with people in your life. Whatever...
I see therapy as an invaluable tool and asset, which can heal, empower and enrich one's life. I am committed to joining you wherever you are -- sadness, joy, discomfort, feeling "stuck" in life, or all of the above. Life is full of dualities. By embracing all of what we feel -- the positive, the painful, and the uncertainty -- I believe that we achieve more enlightened, fulfilled lives. My...
As a therapist I specialize in trauma and stress. I am a combat veteran and career first responder and I strive to serve those who served, however I accept clients from all walks of life. My clinical orientation is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, however I am also trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Trauma Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy...
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I deeply enjoy being a therapist and working with all types of people. Relationship issues and eating disorders are a couple of areas that I specialize. I have an attachment focused approach that integrates several interventions such as ACT, DBT and mindfulness. I believe in a holistic approach. I pride myself on providing warm, non-judgemental sessions that create an environment for your ultim...
Stephanie's 7 years of experience in the mental health field has given her the opportunity to serve and counsel individuals, couples, and families working through depression, anxiety, marital stress, trauma, aggression, family strain, self harm, and suicidal ideation. She has worked with children, adults, and geriatric populations at the hospital psychiatric units, and adults and teens at...
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At times things can get super stressful and very overwhelming and sometimes we all need someone to be there to pick us up and help us out when we are at our absolute worst . Having been trained in both mental health and substance abuse therapy we can assist you in meeting both your personal and therapeutic goals, so that you can live the life you wish to lead. We are equipped to work with peopl...
Do you find the relationships in your life lacking connection? Relationships can make life worth living or they can make your life challenging. Whether it is a marriage that isn't going well, a parent/child relationship that never seems to work or you find yourself repeating past mistakes over and over again; sometimes all we need is a little help in understanding how to move forward in new way...
Lori Ramsey has 17 years of therapeutic experience specializing in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and chronic life stress. Lori's work is built on her philosophical foundation that all people can feel better. Lori uses this belief along with the client's own strengths, to help clients improve relationships, extinguish negative behaviors, and establish healing so they may live more...
Today-- is a great day to get started to on having better mental health! I firmly believe that going to see a licensed professional mental health counselor is one of the smartest decisions that anyone can make in their lifetime. I believe this --because I have gone to see a counselor when I was going " through a tough spot" in my life. My therapist was completely honest and helped me to gain a...
