Coping Skills

Coping Skills Counseling for Whatever Life Throws at You

Life can throw curveballs—learn practical coping skills and build emotional resilience with supportive, empowering counseling guidance.

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Coping Skills Counseling in Colorado

Feeling overwhelmed with no healthy outlet. Reaching for the same unhelpful patterns because you don't know what else to do. Wanting better tools to handle whatever life throws at you. You shouldn't have to figure this out alone. Overcomers Counseling offers coping skills-focused counseling across Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus statewide teletherapy.

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

Everyone develops coping strategies, but not all of them serve you well long-term. Building healthier coping skills takes practice and guidance, not just willpower. Our therapists help you replace patterns that aren't working with tools that actually support your wellbeing.

What Counseling Can Support

Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful coping patterns, building healthy stress management tools, developing emotional regulation skills, practicing mindfulness and grounding techniques, and creating a personalized coping toolkit for difficult moments. This work applies across anxiety, stress, grief, and everyday life challenges.

How Our Therapists Help

Our providers use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and skills-based approaches to help you build a practical, personalized toolkit you can rely on in real moments of stress. For clients who want it, we also offer faith-integrated counseling grounded in resilience and hope.

Support Near You

Find coping skills counseling in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo, or connect through secure teletherapy anywhere in Colorado. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare.

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FAQs

FAQs about Coping Skills

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How do I know which coping strategy to use?

The choice between emotion-focused coping and solution-focused coping depends on the nature of the situation and whether it is within your control to change. If the situation is uncontrollable, emotion-focused coping may be more effective; if the situation can be changed or resolved, solution-focused coping might be more appropriate.

What are unhealthy self-soothing strategies and behaviors?

Some examples of self-soothing strategies that are not healthy include binge-watching TV, emotional eating, drinking alcohol, compulsive gambling, obsessive game-playing, and constant internet surfing.

How do Self-Soothing Techniques Work on the Body?

The techniques activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which increases tolerance to distress, decreases physical discomfort, slows impulsive behaviors, and helps redirect a person's focus to bring it back to the present.

How do Coping Behaviors Help People Emotionally?

Healthy techniques can help you feel more in control of your emotions and present situation, which can help because stress and anxiety are often caused by a person feeling like they have no control over their feelings, situation, or outcomes.

What are some ways to avoid unnecessary stress?

To avoid unnecessary stress, avoid people who cause you anxiety, and avoid sensitive topics with others. Shorten your to-do list, and learn how to say no; that is, know your limits so you don't take on more than you can handle.

How can I adapt to stressors?

You can adapt to stressors and new situations by looking at the big picture, focusing on the positive, reframing problems, and adjusting your standards when necessary. Setting reasonable standards is a surefire way to avoid unnecessary anxiety.

How can I alter a situation to cope with stress?

A very common source of stress, fear, and anxiety is when a person feels like they can do nothing to improve a situation. While some situations simply cannot be changed, others can, so in these situations, be willing to compromise, manage your time better, and express your feelings to others instead of holding them in.

What are some ways I can accept a stressful situation?

Accepting the things you cannot change is crucial, so you shouldn't try to control the uncontrollable; instead, look for the upside. Share your feelings with a therapist, friend, or family member, and learn to forgive if relevant.

How to Cope When You Are Emotionally Overwhelmed

Focus on developing healthy coping strategies, setting realistic expectations for yourself, and practicing self-care regularly.

Is it normal to feel emotionally overwhelmed from time to time?

Yes, experiencing intense emotions is a normal part of life, but it's essential to develop effective coping strategies to manage these feelings when they arise.

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Most major insurance plans are accepted here, so cost isn't what's standing between you and feeling better — and we'll handle the paperwork.

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Why clients choose us for therapy

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Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
Sep 12, 2026
Shannon Matlock, LPC, NCC
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Shannon is wonderful. She's kind and she guides you to the answer through feedback and questions. She listens to my perception of my experience but also offers input that allows you to see the possibility of a different perspective.
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Barbra Styles, LPC
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Barb is incredibly kind and patient. She kept the sessions productive and honest. She made me feel heard and helped with problem-solving. Having her as my therapist for the past several years was vital for my personal growth. I highly recommend her services and would happily return as a client if my schedule ever opens back up.
Sep 10, 2026
Hilary Helkenn, PMHNP-BC
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Hilary was lovely. She was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and very validating. She had extensive knowledge of my conditions that most providers dismiss and it was very comforting and encouraging to hear she knew of those conditions and was well informed of them. Best psychiatrist I've had yet. 10/10
Sep 10, 2026
Kristen Wittman, LPC
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Kristen has been great and just what I need @ the moment. Look forward to more work together. Thanks for everything!!!
Sep 9, 2026
Savannah Vigil, LSW
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I was very comfortable speaking with Savannah. She is very professional, compassionate and gave insight to things that are affecting my situation that I could not define. I look forward to learning more from her and how to overcome the obstacles I face. I am greatful to be working with her. 🙂
Sep 6, 2026
Dr. Bonna Machlan, PhD, LPC, CAS
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I've decided to start seeing her twice a week because it is very helpful for me as she is a breath of fresh air