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
Hello, my name is Katya Castro. I am a psychotherapist and I like helping people deal with their everyday difficulties and build happier and fuller lives. For quite a some time I have been working with children, adolescences and young adults and their families. I very much enjoy helping youth who feel lost, depressed and disconnected from their families or peers to find their own way to reconne...
Hello, I specialize in providing queer and trans-affirming care to those of us in the LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you're trying to figure out yourself, need a surgery letter, have conflict in relationships, or something more serious is happening, I am here to move through things with you. Together we’ll get to the root of what’s bringing you in, increasing insight and self-awareness along the w...
If you are having difficulty with relationships, at work, with parents or children, I can help you identify the issues causing discomfort and learn new strategies for coping, managing and getting more joy in life. If you need someone to talk openly with about your challenges in life, I can listen and help you gain insight so that you can choose the best ways to proceed. If you feel isolated and...
Taking the first steps to seek help, whether for yourself or a loved one, can be a difficult task. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to identify your desired changes and to problem-solve how to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families, including children and adolescents. I believe that collaboration with family and caregivers is often a key ingredient to...
It takes courage to look closely at one's life and decide to tackle some difficult areas. A belief or hope that something could be better is what drives some to enter therapy. I am passionate about working with those who are ready to heal from past hurts, or learn ways to live more fully and abundantly. Visit me at Child & Family Psychological Services, Portage office, where I work as a License...
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in...
It's normal to get stuck, and it's normal to struggle. It's not a good place stay. Are you tired of struggling and ready to start being healthy and happy? Imagine your ideal life: you have insight, you know how to manage daily struggles in a healthy way, you make sound decisions, your relationships are warm, and your thoughts are positive! I will help you realize the solutions you already hold...
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy to adult clients. I work to address challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and addiction/recovery. I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel comfortable and can address key issues to bring about healthy transformations. I am with Center for Behavioral...
Jennifer will equip you with the skills you need through a cooperative and collaborative relationship that focuses on your strengths that already exist. Her approach is that of a wellness model as she believes most people hold their own answers and solutions to their challenges but simply need a safe place in which to share experiences, improve insight and self-awareness and explore solutions. ...
In my practice, I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships, whether that be with others or themselves. I can help you understand your feelings and help you find tools to make more fulfilling choices in life, whether that be with your work, friends or love. I also work with passionate couples who are having challenges breaking negative patterns that keep them fro...
Are you living with worry, constantly moving from one concern to another and not really finding a break? Are you struggling to manage OCD yet nothing seems to make it stop? Is food or weight becoming a nagging thought in your mind? As a psychologist, I am trained to help adolescents and adults develop skills that will change these worries and reclaim a meaningful and satisfying life. I offer a...
Are you tired of anxiety getting in the way of living your life to fullest? Anxiety can feel debilitating in the enjoyment of our relationships and life in general. While anxiety is a fact of life, it doesn't have to dominate your life. I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, an evidenced based treatment for anxiety, to help you find new ways of managing anxiety so that you can live the life you...
Life gives us challenges. These challenges can include anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, or just feeling stuck in life. However, we do not have to face these challenges alone. It is our job to help you identify and eliminate stresses, embrace your strengths, and work towards empowerment. Through collaboration, we together can create an individualized and comprehensive plan to...
Is sharing your life with a stranger comfortable for you? It's not easy for anyone and yet from my own experience and from the testimony of others (clients/friends/family), therapy has proven to be a positive life-changing experience that I would want for you as well. I count it a privilege to be invited into your life and heart and I wouldn't take that lightly. My goals are to make therapy a...
“I dont deserve to be happy” or “ I feel like I’m all over the place” or "I am an emotional mess.” Can you identify with any variation of this? I know what you are going through and can help. I can help teach you effective ways in which to control your emotions and feel comfortable in your own skin. Along the way, I hope to develop a working relationship with you and guide you in developing...
