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'm filled with hope for my clients as they grapple with the pain, hurt, suffering, or fear they are experiencing as they await the time when all things will be made new. I believe all people are created in the imago Dei, image of God, and have incredible worth and value. My desire is to be a conduit in which healing would pass through my life experience and professional training in a way that...
A warm welcome! My name is Michal Inspektor (pronounced Me-hal or Me-chal if you are comfortable with a guttural Ch!). I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, but have mostly worked in Seattle since 2005. I have over 15 years of experience in providing psychodynamic, supportive, and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. I build meaningful therapeutic...
*Accepting New Clients* Where are the road blocks in your life? Perhaps you had a traumatic experience, are going through a life transition, have relationship issues, or are affected by a dysfunctional childhood. Perhaps you haven't been able to put your finger on why you feel this way, but are overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack focus and motivation. I use a strength-base...
I am currently accepting new clients! I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the crux of change. Through this lens, I offer a safe, warm, and empathic space for clients to explore their inner world. Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty—counseling is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased...
I am licensed in clinical and developmental psychology and have been in practice since 1991. I enjoy doing individual psychotherapy with adults but also have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I view each person as an individual and work to help them develop to their full potential, whatever that may be. I tailor my approach to the needs of the per...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am passionate about counseling and consider it a privilege to help clients, heal, grow, and achieve their own unique sense of optimal wellbeing. Within a warm, caring, safe, and non-judgmental environment, clients may find the freedom, support, and empowerment to accomplish their goals for healing and wellness and effect meaningful and purposeful living. In my practic...
I have over 25 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapeutic services to individuals across the age span. I employ a strengths-based approach to working with my clients. My philosophy is that both assessments and therapy are most effective when they are a collaborative process, allowing clients to build upon their resources to achieve their goals. My treatment focuses o...
My mission is to Empower. I feel as though we let too much of our power go. It seemingly occurs without notice. First, it’s the “I’m sorries,” for no apparent reason? It’s finding that you have given so much of yourself that you have a sense of being lost, alone or unable to reach out for your own aid. Coming to terms with our histories, learning about our identities, or simply completing a lif...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that uses a collaborative approach drawing from evidenced based treatment models such as Brief Psycho-dynamic approach, CBT, Functional Family Therapy, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and strength based. Our work together will be customized to fit your needs. I work with individuals, families, teens, children ages 7 and up dealing with ...
“Trust yourself enough to let go, shift, and uproot. Give yourself permission to shed who you used to be. You are allowed to start over and find new ways to bloom into your best self.” Alex Elle *I would be honored to offer you my open heart and mind, as well as the skills and education I’ve grown to acquire over the 10+ years in the field of social work. Losses, interpersonal difficulties at h...
( English | español ) I am a bilingual Spanish-Speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 year of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in assisting individuals to overcome depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences and major life transitions such as moving, grief and loss, a career change, and starting and/or ending relationships....
“It’s not about being a new person, but becoming the person you were already meant to be.” -Anonymous The journey to becoming your authentic self can be challenging, but there is help. As a gender specialist, I assist with gender explorations and transitions. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and provide therapy that is client centered, inclusive, and affirmative of diverse identities and...
This everyday “new normal life” is difficult to manage. Contact me if you experiencing anxiety or some mild depression as a result of COVID-19? Often we feel we have to live up to an Instagram/perfect life, well I'm here to tell you that you don't have to go through those feelings alone. Sometimes we fear that no one in our circle will understand why our life isn't perfect right now. Relationsh...
Do you struggle with accepting your identity, past trauma, relationships, mood, or self-esteem? There are many issues that individuals struggle with and it can be difficult to face these struggles on your own. I am here to help. Together, we can explore these issues in depth and work to meet your personal goals. I use a trauma focused, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approach in my wo...
I work with clients of all backgrounds. I want you to know that my job is my passion. Clients have described me as energetic, genuine, and effective. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, direction, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigge...
