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 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...
We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. My focus,...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you ever feel stuck in your life and unsure of which direction to take? Do you have trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Are there relationships in your life in which you would like to create healthier boundaries? Are you ready to make a change and develop a deeper understanding of your emotions? Whi...
Amidst all the doing, performing, and proving oneself, there comes a time when everything needs to slow down and people need to stand back and look around. When I met my counselor, I figured she would not notice and not try to understand and join me in hard places. I was wrong: it is possible to find someone who hears and values what is said, making space where life can be looked at differently...
I provide outpatient treatment to adults and youth with anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, substance abuse problems, and a range of other mental health conditions. I strive to be a friendly, thoughtful, and collaborative clinician. Psychotherapy with me is built on a trusting and supportive relationship through which skills are developed and sustainable change can be made. I received my PhD in...
Psychotherapy is not about giving you advice or direction but helping you gain insight and resolve regarding the issues you are facing and learning strategies to assist you with getting back to living the life you want to live. I will work with you uniquely and sincerely, considering your issues, struggles, and goals while fostering transparency, respect, and humility. My areas of specialty...
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing home based and private office therapeutic services. My area of expertise is using a cognitive behavioral therapy model while helping individuals and families resolve challenges in a positive and healthy manner. Individual and Family Psychotherapy, Case Management and Community Resources, Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis (ages 2-9 ye...
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-3pm. I have been a clinician in the mental health field for 15 years, graduating from Columbia University with a Master's Degree in Social Work in 2005. My approach is client centered and strengths based. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and also incorporate mindfulness practices into my work with clients. As a clinician, I practice from the...
Life is always changing and sometimes those changes are not easy to go through. I am here to guide you through the hard times, bad times, and good times. I have worked in a wide range of positions in the helping professions from a specialized behavioral health hospital with adolescents and adults with OCD, Phobias, Anxiety, and Depression to child welfare. From Traumatic Brain Injury to Serious...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My personal and professional philosophy very much aligns with the inner vision most hold for themselves. Just as it is one’s objective tohave the tools to thrive in our ever-changing world, I believe in creating challenging and inspirational opportunities that promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth for all individuals. I believe in showing people t...
