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 feel honored to have helped guide and support individuals and families for over 20 years. I strive to help identify problems, resolve conflicts and promote optimal functioning in your everyday life. I specialize in empowering oneself to work through the distress of Divorce, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment, and Trauma that have negatively impacted yourself and your relationships with...
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety? Are you feeling more irritable or moody of late? Have there been changes in your eating habits or sleep patterns? Are you experiencing recurrent difficulties at work or school? Is there an impact to your relationships or ability to meet your responsibilities? Therapy can help you address these and other issues by providing support and...
I am available for video sessions during this uniquely challenging time. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to increase connection. Connection to ourselves by deepening self-awareness, insight, and options for change. Connection to our family members by overcoming the obstacles that cause pain and distress. Connection to our partners by learning how to reach for...
Life is full of bumps in the road and detours. Many of them we can navigate on our own. The big boulders and wrong turns, however, may require a guide and new tools. Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Feeling stuck? Not sure of your purpose anymore? At a cross road? This approach is for those desiring strategies to come back into alignment and use obstacles as growth opportunities and self discovery...
Personal issues such as anxiety, difficulties with food, a new medical diagnosis, depression, or dealing with a chronic illness or condition may be making you feel like life is one big struggle. Whether you have these sorts of problems or other concerns that are making your life hard or even unbearable, change is always possible if you are willing to work and you have the support you need. I of...
Therapy provides a special opportunity to slow down and focus on what's most important to you. It is a creative, collaborative and supportive process that can help relieve symptoms of distress and improve daily functioning. I provide psychotherapy in both English and Arabic, where I work with individuals and couples facing challenging life events, transitions or relationship difficulties. My st...
Each person faces issues unique to their life and while my training and education are rooted in specific evidence-based practices I understand that each client is unique and requires a tailored approach. I have my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and am a nationally certified counselor. I have experience working with children, adults, couples,...
For over 25+ years, I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults in the Newtown and Langhorne area . Sometimes life throws curve balls. Children and teens can struggle at home and at school. Parenting may be challenging. Separation and divorce often stresses families, and the death of someone close can leave you grieving, sad and depressed. I use my extensive experience to...
During this time of uncertainty and worry, I am offering teletherapy sessions. I offer compassionate psychological services that are based on the best research evidence available, using interpersonal therapy, CBT, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD and stress associated with health problems such as diabetes. For children as well as adults, the best results...
We all come into this world wired to be happy, productive, connected people. Along the way, we face a myriad of successes and disappointments, challenges, heartaches, and sometimes traumatic experiences. These experiences can lead to the development of misconceptions about ourselves and others and alter the ways in which we operate in the world. I see many problems with mood and relationships a...
Amber Norwood, LMSW-C has a broad range of clinical experiences including the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. She has completed internships at Vera House, Inc and Family Services and Children's Aid. She has been an affiliate professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University since 2010. She has work experiences at AWARE, I...
Dr. Rene Nota is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. This experience has strengthened her understanding and response to depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and relationship struggles. In addition, she helps individuals problem-solve and manage chronic pain, sleep disorders, and aging/memory concerns...
I am excited to work with people who want to make positive changes in their lives. I bring expertise in addressing anxiety, depression and PTSD as well as dealing with a variety of life's difficult circumstances. A particular interest of mine is helping couples improve their relationships. I am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapist (EFT) and also have a certification in Sexual...
I am dedicated to helping both adults and children to reach their best adaptive functioning when facing issues of emotional distress. I assist my clients in gaining an understanding of one's underlying conflicts through cognitive and psychoanalytical therapy. Promoting healthier personal relationships, increased self esteem, and better coping skills for my clients is my goal. I have held my...
My approach to therapy is to treat the whole person through a collaborative process. I am a firm believer in that everyone goes through "ups" and "downs" throughout life. I also believe that no matter how one may view a problem, how that person feels and how that person thinks is what is most important. I believe that problems and issues can be resolved, especially when one is invested in his/h...
