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
Sometimes life feels unmanageable. It might be that you have had a handle on things, but life turned upside down on you and it's no longer clear how to find stable ground. It might be that the foundations have never felt very secure and you need support as you figure out how to build that stability into your life. Sometimes we are managing life OK, but we recognize we need some support as we mo...
Do you find that your addictions are consuming your life? Is your partner's behavior impacting you? Are you struggling with your teen or young adult and need guidance on how to draw boundaries and be the support they need? I am a Masters level Social Work Resident, a Licensed School Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I specialize in working with adolescents, individuals, and...
As a social worker I have worked in a variety of settings from birth to death. I connect well with adolescents and young adults through a variety of challenges they may be facing such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, peer relationships, and stress. In my recent years I have been working in healthcare as a supervisor for a local women's program and part time for a busy hospital...
Current openings for TELEHEALTH/VIDEO appointments. Anxiety, depression, self doubt, and daily stress can be so pervasive. Does the stress of daily life feel anxiety provoking and overwhelming? Are your job, relationships or friendships feeling stressful? Perhaps feeling stuck or unsettled is becoming a daily reality. It may feel like its getting harder to thrive and telling people “no” feels h...
Life can be a lot to handle sometimes. In the blink of an eye, things can happen that irrevocably change our lives--divorce, job loss, cancer diagnosis, death of a loved one, and more. Most often, it is many accumulating events, from career change and stress, to chronic pain, relocation, or the demands of child care that overwhelm us and push us past our current ability to cope. If you are in t...
In a world that throws all sorts of demands, challenges, and difficulties at us, we might often feel like we are being pulled in many different directions. These demands may come from others, society, or even yourself, and the discomfort may eventually result in things like depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Figuring out how to move forward can be painful, frightening, and eve...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You deserve a life worth living! Whether you are a parent looking for a therapist to work with your child/teenager or an adult struggling to find their purpose in life, you have the ability to become the best version of yourself. As your therapist, I would help you discover your strengths & develop a confidenc...
Clients tend to come to me in need of assistance navigating their stress/anxiety, family or co-parenting conflicts, becoming more confident, or coping with depression/grief. We work together to define realistic goals and milestones to let us know we’re moving in the right direction. I have vast experience in working with clients on but not limited to: developing self-esteem, improving...
I specialize in working with couples to heal the pain in their relationships and create lasting, joyful, and fulfilling connections. Couples counseling can address issues such as communication, conflict, disconnection, infidelity, and sexual concerns, and help you rebuild, grow, and learn together. I also help individuals recover from trauma and learn new ways to cope after challenging life...
I love what I do! I am a client centered therapist and believe there is no one perfect way to do therapy that fits for every person. Each client is unique and you are the expert on you. I view my job as helping to guide you through the healing process and giving you a safe place to feel your emotions and be yourself. I am dedicated to helping clients make the progress they want in their lives. ...
Whatever problems or challenges you are currently facing, my name is Grant and I would like to help. I primarily work with people who are diagnosed with PTSD but have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my career. I believe in a multifaceted and holistic approach to counseling that prioritizes the relationship between the therapist and the client while utilizing CBT,...
Today, as individuals and families, we all face endless demands that require us to adapt quickly to an ever-changing world. No matter what our age, when we are overwhelmed with emotions, such as anxiety, anger, or depression, it can get in the way of us having fulfilling relationships. Together we can explore effective ways to build strategies to face life's stress, challenging relationships an...
I strive to create an environment which fully supports my clients in making meaningful and lasting changes within their lives. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, substance use and misuse, LGBTQ+ populations, men and masculinity, college-aged students and those navigating life, family and career-related transitions. I completed my undergraduate, graduate and now doctoral work ...
As an individual counselor, I am here to provide one on one support and guidance to help you live a happier, healthier life. I have experience helping clients with a wide range of issues and am particularly passionate about addressing women's issues including returning to work postpartum, finding a balance between family, career, school, or personal time, work stress, self-esteem issues, and...
