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
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differenti...
Kentucky Counseling Center Bowling Green provides counseling, psychiatry, and targeted case management for children and adults without the long wait times. We accept the following insurances: Medicaid, Anthem, Passport, Wellcare, Aetna, Caresource, Humana, Cigna, Optum and more for all mental health services. Don’t want to use insurance? We have some of the cheapest prices for mental health...
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and...
I know from my own personal experiences that making that initial call to a counselor and scheduling the first appointment can sometimes feel daunting and challenging. You are not alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, yet direct. I highly value meeting clients where they are at and truly believe you are the expert of your own life. As a client-centered and humanistic therapist, I will be a...
There are times in life when we can feel overwhelmed. During this time, we may need to find a place of support. I work with both individuals and couples. Our work focuses on changing co-dependent behaviors, creating healthier coping skills, and having better communication. My style is interactive, supportive, and empathetic. My approach is Person Centered and Psychodynamic. Counseling is a...
People who are in emotional/mental and physical pain are the ideal client for the healing process. I am here only to be truly helpful to all who are seeking to live life rather than cope through life. We specialize in Couples Counseling, Teen, Anxiety, Depression and Individual Counseling. When treating common issues such as depression and anxiety, We encourage our clients to consider the many...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice since 2001. I care deeply about helping my clients work through challenges in their lives, with sensitivity and humor. Everyone has challenges but sometimes involving a mental health professional is helpful to produce needed or desired change. I take into account the influences of psychology, biology, culture, family context, and...
Hello! I know that seeking support takes tremendous courage, and I am so glad that you are here. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the San Fernando Valley. I specialize in art therapy, an approach that allows us to explore your experiences non-verbally. I integrate evidence-based approaches to support the treatment of anxiety, relational issues, depression, grief, and...
I wholeheartedly praise you on taking this initial step to seek therapy services that will help you improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who likes to assist adolescents (17+) and adults from all walks of life navigate life's journeys and transitions. I am dedicated to assist you, my client, in accessing and activating inner resources, strength...
Humans are meant to have support through pain, challenges, and life's many transitions. Yet, modern life can feel frantic and disconnecting. You may find yourself lost in the chaos, feeling lonely, depressed, and worried. It can be difficult to find spaces where you are truly seen, understood, and accepted, let alone able to express your pain, challenges, and dreams. You are not alone in your...
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships....
I am a firm believer in body, mind, spirit healing. I seek to help individuals uncover, accept, and embolden all parts of their true selves. I hope to help people find their own paths to happiness and light finding the beauty of each part of the journey. My approach to healing is based in intersectionality, while being person-centered and trauma-informed. I utilize a myriad of techniques includ...
As a clinician, I believe that it is important to meet each individual, couple, and family where they are at. I have many years of experience working with couples to heal their relationships, as well as working with individuals who are going through life-stage transitions. I enjoy helping people navigate through pivotal moments such as children launching, loss of a loved one, retirement, and...
Seeking help when things don't feel quite right takes courage. Sometimes we don't know exactly what's blocking us, other times that thing is too big for us to ignore. I’m grateful that you decided to listen to yourself and have chosen this path to boost your support. I'm rooting for you. My hope is that together we can uncover significant ways for you to continue rising into your best self, def...
