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
Sometimes life is hard! How can I help? Is something no longer working in your life or relationships? Getting therapy is a courageous and positive first step toward changing what is no longer working in your life. If you are reading this you are probably ready to take that step. In my relationships with my clients I strive to be accessible, encouraging and empowering. I care deeply about my...
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes...
Hi, I am Ivette Betancourt, Hablo, Español, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience in therapy and Social work in the Hartford area. I work with couples, individuals, families and children. The last 10 years I have been a dedicated clinician/ and supervisor. I am bilingual in both Spanish and English, bicultural, and able to work with a number of...
Life challenges can become, so overwhelming it seems unbearable. "Are you facing challenges and feeling like you just cannot get a break in life?" Having a few major life challenges of my own, I can identify and empathize with your feelings. With compassion and understanding, I work with clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to...
Therapy is a unique experience for each person. It helps you learn yourself, your relationships (past and present), and how you interact with the world. It is a place of self healing and understanding. It is a place to find safety and refuge to manage stress,anger, guilt, anxiety, overwhelming feelings, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and significant life events. I work with youth and adults to...
I currently have a waitlist into 2021 for new clients. My goal is to help you regain purpose, and enjoy life and your relationships again. In addition to treating common symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma, I am trained in Gottman couples therapy, which provides simple and effective ways for couples to deepen intimacy, communicate better, and heal. I also provide family therapy for life...
After 20 years of providing counseling services, I continue to be amazed by human resiliency. For those who have lost hope in relationships, family, and even life, help is available! Together, we can journey to a more secure, confident and hopeful place. Employing sound cognitive-behavioral strategies, I want to help you gain deeper insight into your own response patterns. With re-tooled...
Thank you for visiting my profile. My apologies, at this time I am NOT accepting new clients. There are times in life in which we all need some help. It can also be difficult to find someone who understands the struggles and situations you face. The decision to seek therapy can be stressful but it is a healthy indicator that you are ready to take the first step to a balanced life. I offer a...
Ready to make changes? Need support? Finding the right therapist to partner with can make the difference. I have worked in schools, parent/child centers, and mental health agencies supporting people as they work through change in their lives. I will listen and work with you to contemplate solutions to problems that can feel overwhelming. My specializations include but are not limited to life...
Have you been through a traumatic or stressful situation that you feel like you will never be able to move past? Do you care for a child or adolescent that has been the victim of abuse or neglect? Have you exhausted every parenting approach you know to help your child succeed at school or home? Is your daily battle one that is dictated by symptoms of depression, anxiety, or problems with...
Are you discouraged, losing hope, simply feeling stuck? Maybe you are at a pivotal place and need help in changing perspective to discover new options in how you can approach relationships with others and yourself, as well as life in general. Learn how to cultivate hope by challenging destructive belief systems. Discover creative approaches to life's challenges that can assist in managing anxie...
Welcome to this courageous step toward well-being! Heartland Healing embraces your strength & complexity, and aims to provide insight and practical support in challenging times. As CEO, I have 12 years of experience as a clinician & advocate with LGBTQIA+ individuals, survivors of complex trauma, & people with disabilities. Our therapists provide evidence-based therapy across a wide breadth of...
When something in your life isn't working, when everything that usually keeps you going isn't enough, therapy can help. As a counselor, I seek to build a compassionate, safe, therapeutic relationship with you, so that we can work together to explore what's happening in your life, learn new ways of coping, and find what you need to grow. I am a trauma-informed therapist. This means I bring a...
Do you want more ALIVENESS and Presence in your life? If you feel a "yes", let's connect with your inner wisdom together. I believe everything happening in your life is assisting you in coming home to your deepest and truest Self. I practice therapeutic spiritual direction to support you in walking your unique path. Our focus engages you as a whole person...integrating mind, body, heart, and...
I help couples build strong relationships, deepen connections, increase understanding, and improve intimacy. I work with couples in distress who want to repair damaged relationships as well as couples seeking to better understand and support each other. My specialty is working with couples who come from different ethnic, cultural, and racial backgrounds. I help these couples identify some of th...
