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
Many of my patients come for help with anxiety or depression stemming from relationship, parenting, and career problems. Some need help in understanding the impact of a painful childhood or present day demands of a dysfunctional extended family. Others are dealing with separation and divorce, a loss which is difficult to grieve, or illness in themselves or a family member. In sessions, I strive...
Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and...
Welcome! Your visit to the website suggests that you are interested in growth and making positive changes in your life. I am a licensed mental health counselor and am passionate about working with adolescents to adults who struggle with the following problems: depression, anxiety/stress, mood disorders, low self esteem, anger management, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as iss...
Sometimes we get stuck in ways of thinking, acting, or feeling, that aren't useful to us anymore. It can leave us dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others. At times, it can get so dark, it's hard to remember the light. We all have our own way of healing, and in our work together, we will find what's right for you. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion...
I have been working with adults at varying stages of the life cycle for over 30 years. Many adults experience anxiety, depression and conflict. Unresolved feelings, illness and loss in relationships can create emotional stress and pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychoanalyst. My treatment style is based upon each individual, their own goals and needs. Therapy is a collaborativ...
My clients (you) are involved in a divorce driven by hate by your ex, and, often suddenly, realize your ex had no intention of striving for an “amicable” divorce and have no idea how to navigate it. The person you married is playing a purely “win-lose” defensive game of win at all costs because you have ceased to be of any use or benefit to the ex. Consequently, every topic is a “big deal” to b...
My professional experience includes anxiety, depression, co-dependency, mood, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self injury, and OCD. I offer structure, know-how and the skill to leave enough space for problem solving, growth & change. When it feels like no one understands, steady support with empathic expertise is the key to feeling whole again. If you want someone with the medical and holist...
I understand the difficult decision to seek help for personal issues. I hope to make that as comfortable as possible as we work together to find solutions. I have been in the addictions field for over 15 years and would be honored to be part of your journey to recovery. Additionally, I specialize in anxiety and trauma disorders. I come from a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, believing tha...
I have been a member of the clinical team at TMS Psychological Services for over 10 years. My specialty is in (physical and emotional) trauma and pediatric psychology, including work with chronic medical conditions (and related treatment compliance, as well as pain management). In other therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and their families, I address attention and learning difficultie...
"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step!" Integrative -holistic-wholehearted. Let's work together to take the first step towards a healthy, mindful balanced life. Evidenced base integrative approach incorporating nutritional psychology, life style medicine, mindfulness and mindset that is strength ba...
Selecting a therapist can be an overwhelming decision. I can offer a therapeutic environment that is supportive, non judgmental and solution focused. Together we can work through the road blocks that are preventing you from living an optimal life. Throughout life, the inability to cope with challenging events can impact our relationships and our drive to meet our personal goals. Being able to...
What was once an exciting and vibrant relationship has become stale and unfulfilling. You may feel like you don't know who your partner is anymore. Or who you are, for that matter. You aren't sure you're meeting your partner's needs, and you certainly aren't feeling as though they are meeting yours. You are probably wondering if it's possible for the two of you to ever be happy again. But you...
My work involves supporting the behavioral and emotional well being of children, adolescents, and teens while partnering with parents. I provide balanced behavior solutions that support action-based, meaningful change. I specialize in Anxiety, ASD, ADHD, OCD, challenging behaviors, and parent-child relational issues. If you have found yourself landing on this page, you are likely wanting to get...
Are you tired of living in fear? Do you want to find joy and purpose in life? Do you want to have meaningful relationships? Stop self-destructive and addictive behaviors? Have you experienced trauma and feel trapped? Do you find yourself saying, "I just want to find peace and feel connected to my life, to my purpose, to others? If any of the above sounds familiar and blogs, self-help books and...
