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
It takes courage to seek help and can be overwhelming to find a counselor. Sharing your private life is difficult. Whether relationship conflicts, uncertainty about life, anxiety, sadness, or any of the many other human conditions, it can be challenging to know where to go or who to turn to in order to make things better. My role as a therapist is to work with you to face challenges, find...
In many situations, family members or individuals become concerned about a loved one's or their own development or mental health. My practice, Achieving Milestones & Progress (A.M.P.) Autism, helps families or individuals to understand and improve their loved one's or their own developmental or psychiatric needs through comprehensive evaluations and/or treatments. In doing so, it is hoped that...
My experience as a licensed therapist, nurse and midwife, has provided me the unique perspective and understanding of the needs of the 'Whole Individual' and how thoughts and beliefs impact us physically, emotionally and psychologically. My intention is to support and guide clients as they explore and resolve their challenges. Together, we can work through feelings of confusion, insecurity and...
Kristen Shealy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who treats children (ages 6+), teens, and adults. She specializes in the treatment of adults and children exposed to trauma (such as history of child physical or sexual abuse; sexual assault; exposure to school/home/community violence), grief and loss, depression, stress, and adjustment issues. She also has experience working with...
I have been working with eating issues for about 20 years. I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I understand and treat the underlying issues that fuels disordered eating. I will teach you how to work through feelings and help you to understand the deeper meaning as to why you're using eating/restricting/ compensatory behaviors through the language of metaph...
I recognize how challenging it can be to know how to best support you or your child's needs. Sometimes school, work, relationships, and other life stressors/transitions can become so overwhelming that we feel lost or stuck in our tracks. During these times, it is helpful to have someone who will work collaboratively and therapeutically with you to help you address your concerns, gain insight in...
Life challenges can be complex, oppressive and limiting. Circumstances can stack and compound to birth seemingly insurmountable difficulties. No matter your experience, it's never too late or beyond hope. Upon entering therapy, you will be assured of a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine and realistic environment. We will ease your distress through use of effective research-supported...
Psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to be deeply listened to in an environment of acceptance and respect. My approach is founded in western psychology layered with the wisdom and practices of yoga and shamanism. A typical therapy session will feel like a very intentional conversation rooted in inquiry, the purpose of which is to support you to move past brain/mind, the terrain that you alre...
Are you looking to make some changes in your life? Are you wanting to strengthen your relationships, increase your happiness, reduce your troubles and learn to find peace? I have worked with amazing clients from all walks of life looking to change the road they are traveling on. I strive to understand your struggles and your desires for change. I give you the tools to achieve your goals. I act ...
Are you suffering? Do you feel alone? Would you like to feel more empowered to confront life challenges? Life is difficult and everyone deserves to have time to take care of him/herself. I am passionate and intrinsically motivated to help others with tackling life's challenges. I believe establishing a trusting and genuine relationship with my clients is essential to the therapeutic process and...
Often times we face obstacles or have setbacks that may get in the way of reaching our fullest potential or living a more satisfying life which then takes a toll on our emotional health. My goal as a clinician is to empower clients, by fostering growth and change in order to help them live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to develop insigh...
I am a change oriented therapist and would like to support you in finding new solutions to old problems. I am part of a group practice that provides individual and group DBT, and I have experience working with addiction/alcoholism, trauma, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. My other passion is parenting and pregnancy as I ran a parenting program for 12 years. I understand the stresses facing pare...
Has life become stressful and draining? Do you find yourself being more reactive and argumentative with your friends or family? Or maybe nothing has changed for so long that you have become numb? Sounds like its time to invest in yourself and get help with the things that keep you feeling frustrated and stuck. Life is short and simply wishing "this too shall pass" can rob you of precious time a...
In a career that spans three decades in social work, I have developed a proven and unique approach to individual, family and marital counseling. My passion has always been working with children and families. After serving for more than 25 years in the Northville Public School system, I have become well versed in a variety of individualized treatment techniques The common thread that runs throug...
Castle Counseling is a group of experienced psychotherapists providing services to individuals, couples and families of all ages. Our approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and longstanding issues. With sensitivity and compassion in a confidential setting we help our clients find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and...
