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
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...
If you are looking for a Friendly, Personable, Accepting, Experienced & Skilled Counselor, look no further. For over 30 years, I have provided a cozy environment in which I've helped children, teens & adults successfully navigate & work through difficult life circumstances, emotional & behavioral problems, communication & relational conflicts, & social & self-esteem/self-confidence issues. Even...
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There are many factors that can lead a person to therapy. Perhaps you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of fear, loneliness, or anxiety, but can’t quite put your finger on where it’s coming from. You may have experienced a recent change or loss of a loved one, relationship, or job that is profoundly impacting you. Or, it could be that the voice of your inner critic is so loud that they/she/h...
Children and adolescents ages 3- 18 and family members. Helping clients mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services. Through counseling and therapy our goal is to help our clients develop coping skills, attitudes and positive experiences necessary to succeed in educational settings and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. As one of the most experienced outpatient providers of...
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The process of therapy is much like a flower blooming: each petal unfolds gently at its own pace under nurturing conditions, eventually revealing a unique and lovely creation where the sum of its parts is greater than the whole. I value the process of unfolding and seek to create a warm and safe space for your story and growth to unfold organically in our work together. The therapeutic...
We may find ourselves entering therapy or seeking a psychological evaluation for a variety of reasons. We may experience significant life stressors or transitions we were not prepared to cope with. At times we may simply have negative or distorted thoughts that can contribute to depression, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions. While there are many different modalities that can be effective ...
