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
Throughout our lives we encounter circumstances that cause us to reach beyond ourselves for clarity, truth, support and direction. In my counseling, I provide a safe atmosphere where feelings, thoughts and beliefs can be explored without judgment. I empower clients through support, education and skills building to get back to a path of successfully navigating through life to meet their desired...
Through compassion, collaboration, and solution-focused interventions I help my clients understand their emotional needs, improve their ability to communicate effectively, and utilize their inner resources to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together we will work toward identifying the negative patterns that prevent you from reaching your goals and explore new ways to promote...
I am a therapist who focuses on teens, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ community Is your life currently everything you want it to be? If not, I invite you to give me a call. Issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty getting into or maintaining your relationships; I can help you with these things. Do you want to become "unstuck"? Do you need someone to talk to so you dont feel so alone. I ca...
My goal as a clinician is to provide clients with a supportive environment to share personal experiences, and learn new skills they may need to reach their goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief and personality disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Having someone listen, reflect, and ass...
I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, with both teens and adults. I have provided a wide variety of support and counseling to address various mental health and adjustment issues among Veterans, individuals, families, and trauma survivors. My role as a therapist is to collaboratively identify your goals and work toward developing the skills and motivation you need to reach them. Seek...
Sometimes life hurts. At Turning Point Counseling, we believe there is hope and there is healing. In a safe, supportive and comfortable environment, we offer a personalized treatment plan created for each individual who visits our practice. It is our goal to give you the highest level of acceptance, care, and support while providing assistance in achieving desired personal growth and restoratio...
Life more "interesting" or troubling today than you would like it to be? I get it. Want easy to understand support you can use right away? This is what I offer. This includes making the most of your time and money and the reason I have Smart Sessions for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. I also have Regular Sessions, from 30 - 60 minutes, to address challenges are not getting any better, have been...
You may be seeking therapy because you've noticed something's not working. Your actions aren't aligning with the person you know you are, and you're constantly feeling overwhelmed and stuck in place. My focus is on helping you get "unstuck" and improving the quality of your life. I will gently and actively guide you towards a better relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so th...
As a therapist, I’m passionate about the process of healing, growth and rediscovery and celebrate the courage of each person who takes this next step. I work with adults, teens and children providing individual, couples and family therapy. Practicing from the belief that each person has a unique journey, it is my goal to support them in learning and understanding their inner strengths, developi...
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* As a therapist, I believe that authenticity and the therapeutic relationship are invaluable. I believe that therapy will not work if there is not a strong therapeutic alliance. I tend to be a laid-back, compassionate clinician who values humor in session, but I am also not afraid to challenge you and be direct. I believe each individual is unique, therefore...
**Teletherapy Option Available** The decision to come to therapy typically arises when we reach a point where we say "I can't do this alone." The "this" could be anything; maybe you are experiencing significant stressors at work or in your relationship; perhaps you've had years of trying to manage symptoms of trauma, depression or anxiety alone, and you're tired; it could be that your relations...
You're looking for tools and strategies to live your best life, whatever that may look like for you. It's easy to get overwhelmed by life, relationships and stress. Sometimes it's a day-by-day struggle, and you never know for sure when a smooth stretch will turn into a rough patch. For some of us, maintaining good mental health is chronically difficult. Life's twists and turns, wounds and traum...
The ideal client is one who wants to develop new skills to address the areas in their lives where they are experiencing distress. If you need someone who listens and understands the challenges of going through difficult transitions, breaking the hold of addictions, how to improve relationships, and developing a meaningful life, give me a call. Let's write the next chapter of your life together....
Change is constant in our lives and many times we need extra support when those changes impact us negatively. It is my goal to help you learn ways to manage challenging emotions during times of change or challenges. Together we will draw upon your resilience and strength to find new insights and learn strategies to positively affect change in your life. As an experienced Spanish-speaking...
