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
**I am currently unable to accept new clients, but I would be happy to refer you to a therapist who is.** Life can be challenging. My goal is to help you improve what you’re struggling with and support you in reaching your goals. I have a diverse and open-minded perspective. I am comfortable working with individuals who believe their experiences to be taboo, misunderstood or unusual. I work wit...
Feeling lost, anxious or depressed? Don’t worry. With compassion and collaboration, we’ll set out together to regain your footing and clear your path. I work from a strength-based, humanistic perspective, while utilizing ACT and CBT tools and strategies. This creates a warm, respectful and supportive environment in which to open up, explore and dream. While, at the same time, the scientific...
Therapy is a process of self-discovery more than it is anything else. It is a space to set your goals on your terms. It is a space where your whole self can be present, seen, and valued. It is not a space for anyone's values but your own. My role is to be a tourist you show around and asks questions. In this space you can unpack, explore, and repack your entire life in a way that feels true to ...
Are you experiencing a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Do you need to change a relationship, behavior or thought pattern? Pause. Change can happen in a single moment of insight. You have taken the first step toward self-empowerment and transformation. When we deepen our awareness within a positive, supportive and safe environment, we can find tools to navigate life’s obstacles....
My ideal client has some insight and understands that therapy is work. It's not just about having me (or anyone else) solve their problems -- it's something that has to be done jointly. They also need to be willing to listen and change. I meet the client where they currently are, and help to normalize their feelings. I will challenge thoughts and feelings that are unhealthy or harmful to the...
In the recent past, you may have been holding it together... but this pandemic has turned your life into something alien and unrecognizable....the ULTIMATE trigger. You feel depressed, on edge, overly sensitive...not to mention the 3 AM crazies! Lately, the highs and lows seem more extreme. You realize you are more agitated and no longer feel "present." You may be looking for relief more often ...
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered...
I'm over COVID-19, aren't you? Though invisible to the naked eye, this virus has impacted many of us in very visible ways. Loved ones have died! Jobs have dried up! Fear of contracting the virus is real! And sadly, its end is nowhere in sight! Feeling rattled, unproductive, grouchy, and worried about what's next? We all are. Nine weeks of virtual learning-at least! A bitterly divisive election...
My passion is helping individuals, children, and families to find relief and look forward to their futures. Whether it is Anxiety, OCD, PANDAS, or other related struggles, I look forward to partnering with you and your loved one to find a fresh perspective. Whether your child is struggling or you need extra support as their caretaker, I am here to help. I utilize both Cognitive Behavioral Thera...
You might be considering therapy to address a specific problem that is affecting you or your family in a negative or confusing way; maybe you want to understand more about the way you react to things, or talk about difficult or painful experiences. I understand it can be hard to reach out and I welcome any questions you have. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and I truly appreciate...
I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 16 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis and difficulties. Much of my work has been with those suffering from addiction and various mental health issues, as well as extensive work with adolescent clients. I’m a trained interventionist, experienced sober coach and case manager. I have had broad experience with...
As a Mental Health Counselor in San Diego, I have the experience and passion of working with families in a clinical, Telehealth and school setting: Adults, tweens, teens, prenatal patients, women, children and children with special needs. I offer CBT, DBT, Couples Counseling, Play Therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) “Tapping”, Neurofeedback and Talk therapy. I specialize in treating trau...
Are you puzzled with your love life? Searching for love, a romantic relationship Where I am loved with all I am? Do you often ask yourself if I am with the right person? It seems like you cannot hold a conversation without falling to an argument, with criticism and blame? I want you to know regardless of the nature of the relationship or the problem I am here to help you get through it. We are...
Current situations can lead us to feel alone, overwhelmed, and afraid. Coping with this can be difficult, changing how we see ourselves, others, and our connection to the world. Change can feel overwhelming, whether you are making intentional, positive changes in your life, or dealing with unexpected or unwanted events. We all need support with these changes through healing relationships of man...
I love working with couples and families of all types. Our relationships are the foundation of our lives and when there is a problem it often impacts everything. Problems often become noticeable during times of change (such as having children, moving or a job change) and can build up over time until they break the relationship. Couples often report having problems with communication, conflict...
