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 always knew at a young age that I wanted to be in the helping profession. I have over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. My journey in the school system began as a special educator and then as a school counselor. My love for education led me to teach on the collegiate level for Johns Hopkins University, Stevenson University, and Capella University. ...
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Everyone experiences life's ups and downs. Many of us though, experience issues in which we get "stuck", become ill, or which affect our relationships. In my 30+ years in practice as a therapist, I have encountered people whose problems run the gamut of life's experiences. In my professional training, I have learned many tools and concepts to help me help people. I believe the relationship that...
I am a licensed psychologist specialized in providing psychotherapy to adults. I work compassionately with my clients to create personal growth, including: Developing insight about one's patterns, such as characteristic ways of dealing with stress, engaging in relationships, or maintaining motivation * * Creating healthy responses to stress at work or in family life * * Navigating difficult...
Are you fed up with feeling stuck, jumpy, short tempered and angry for unknown reasons? Have you braved a tough past and need to resolve past pain inflicted upon you? Let yourself take a chance on being well, let yourself be happy and free from the stuck space you feel all too often... No more conforming to society, While privately searching for a more soulful and meaningful existence. Break aw...
I have been a therapist for 21 years and in this field for 22 years. I have extensive experience in crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress management. I want to help my clients develop self-awareness and coping skills for their challenges by utilizing their strengths and social supports. I want my clients to be motivated to get help so they can eventually help themselves. ...
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too eas...
People often seek therapy when emotions become too distressing, relationship or life circumstances are unsatisfying, and support and new strategies are needed to help the person feel and behave differently. Working with a therapist can enhance your ability to tolerate difficult situations, and make the process of personal growth and change more productive. Therapy is most effective when a...
I've been in practice for 20 years and have worked in a variety of settings. My experience has taught me that the most effective way to address issues is to first identify strengths and use those to address weaknesses. I believe that people are driven toward peace and happiness and need to be empowered by identifying goals and creating a plan for achieving those goals. Sessions are always clien...
I am an experienced psychotherapist and throughout my career I have trained in various modalities of treatment. I combine the best of these approaches to tailor a treatment plan that is optimal for each individual's unique needs. My approach is interactive and I give feedback and make behavioral suggestions when indicated. I have been in practice over 35 years and have treated a great variety o...
Telehealth Sessions. (May 26, 2020). I am a licensed mental health therapist providing individual and family therapy at my private practice in Andover. I have over 20 years of experience in a variety of counseling and case management positions ranging from outpatient clinics, in-home-therapy, and private practice settings. I find interpersonal relationships to be of most importance when buildin...
My approach is gentle and direct. I know if you are coming to me, it’s possible you have been struggling with the same patterns and emotional pain for a long while and coping the best that you can. Together we can sort through what’s happening with your inner experiences, your relationships, and a world that can often feel anxiety-provoking. If you are holding painful memories or having traumat...
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -- Christopher Robin. This is the underlying belief to my counseling sessions. Counseling can be a positive and life changing experience leading to enhanced skills to face the world with all it's challenges. I provide a compassionate and highly trained ear to help with a variety of life complications. In each...
Welcome to the first steps of your journey to a new, fulfilled & happier life experience. I am honored to work with you to help you achieve your highest potential & to assist you in making positive changes. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. While using the power of your own mind, you can make changes that are lasting & permanent. Hypnosis uses the power of your mind to make those change...
