Written by Rachael Schleich, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers) We often see clients come in wanting to manage daily stress, looking for coping skills and tools to stay calm, stop spiraling thoughts, and avoid snapping at loved ones. They want to “fix” themselves and quiet their worried minds. While learning coping skills is an important part of therapy, it’s only one piece of the work we do together. As therapists, we don’t just focus on behaviors; we explore what led to them, what pur