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 provide evaluations for children, teens, and young adults and specialize in the assessment of gifted learners and students with learning difficulties, as well as attention concerns, emotional and behavioral issues, and sleep problems. I also provide evaluations for individuals seeking accommodations for college entrance exams and/or accommodations in a post-secondary setting. All evaluations...
Finding a therapist can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. In addition to the normal stressors of daily life one may also be struggling with depression, anxiety, and disturbances in mood, making finding support a difficult task. But if you are seeking that support you are already on the path to building new positive coping skills and a better understanding of yourself. A better...
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ and MA whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. She specializes in working with individuals, couples and groups focusing on the treatment of NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship proble...
Do you find yourself struggling despite working hard to build the life you want? Excel in some areas of your life while you feel lost in others? Feeling stuck or uncertain about which direction to move in? I’m glad you’re here! It can be difficult to talk about our struggles, but often a relief too, because we realize we’re not alone and there is help available to us. I believe therapy can be a...
Are you ready to start a new path toward emotional recovery and growth? Life can be challenging and downright difficult. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of reasons: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I strongly believe in providing a warm, non-judgmental and...
( English | español ) I welcome you to open to the opportunity of finding out how psychotherapy can provide for you and yours. Although psychotherapy is not the only solution to life's stressors, nor does it guarantee a lifetime filled with happiness and bliss, it can provide you with tools, coping skills, and wisdom to live your best life. Psychotherapy welcomes clients from all walks of life ...
Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit more about my therapy practice. What I can offer you is not just the experience of 21 years in working with various disorders ranging from depression, anxiety, and addictions in different realms with an objective, non-judgemental perspective. This combination will allow us to begin a journey, identifying the thoughts and behaviors th...
Are you feeling lost in your own story? Breaking patterns, finding your story, rewriting the journey, understanding ourselves, and designing new paths can be ways out of cycles of behavior. Living your best life takes work, honesty and exploration. Working together, we can develop strategies and tools you can continue to use now and throughout your life. Change begins when we start to look more...
I received my M.A. in Counseling from Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. Since earning my Bachelors in Communication six years ago, I’ve come to deeply value the many benefits of counseling and the therapeutic relationship. My approach is grounded in the person-centered theory, and focuses on empathy and understanding each client’s unique challenges. My interests include anxiety, depression, an...
Life's unexpected stressors have a way of derailing even the most stable people. We provide confidential psychotherapy services to help clients find relief and regain control of their lives. We are Dr. David Smith, PhD and Dr. Alexandra Corning, PhD. Each of us is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. We use the most up-to-date, tested treatments while getting to kn...
I have treated depression, anxiety and addiction for 25 years because they cause more suffering than any other human condition. They are very complex problems that will affect all of us at some point in our lives. They get triggered by loss and stress. They exhaust and paralyze us. Make us feel guilty for not being able to keep up with responsibilities, or pay attention to loved ones, no matter...
Each one of us has the capacity to change our own path with the help of transformative therapy. Anxiety, depression, frustration, loneliness and feelings of helplessness can impact our daily lives- yet we have the ability to change our perspective. Hope, joy and purpose can be found by processing our feelings to move forward in a positive direction. Helping people heal, begin to affirm who they...
I work with people of all ages who are navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and shame, and experiencing challenges in relationships. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise. Together, we will create a space where you can identify current feelings or challenges distressing you, build new...
Are you are looking for someone to help you deal with stress related to romantic relationships, dating, or friendships? Is trauma, self-confidence, anxiety, shame or depression, getting in the way of your goals? Navigating life challenges can be complicated. I can help by using a collaborative, warm, and change-oriented approach to help you manage struggles. I am a licensed psychologist trained...
I believe that to enjoy a truly fulfilling life, one must find balance and cohesion amongst all areas of life; spiritual, emotional and mental, achievable through a holistic approach to therapy. I provide individuals a safe place to address their concerns, while treating them with dignity and respect, increasing overall client success. I have always been drawn to helping people, and believe tha...
