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 believe that each person has an innate ability to heal from trauma and pain. Events from the past can impact our mind and body in the present--sometimes getting in the way of current relationships and goals. I offer a safe space to tap into transformative healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. My clients bring an array of issues to therapy including trauma, addiction, sexual...
I enjoy working with individuals of diverse age groups, from childhood to adulthood. My goal is to empower my clients to deal more effectively with their life circumstances by eliciting insight and equipping them with adaptive coping skills; while utilizing their faith to assist them in the healing process.When working with children, I work closely with the parents to facilitate a team effort i...
I am a LCSW who works with individuals, couples and families to promote more peaceful and fulfilling relationships. I work primarily from a family systems perspective which looks at how family relationships inform the way we view ourselves and relate to others. Reconnecting with each other and learning to communicate more effectively is an integral part of therapy. However, at times, reconnecti...
I have worked as a psychologist since 1994, serving adolescents, adults, couples and families, and provided supervision for other psychotherapists. I was a research faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Division of Mental Health; and at the University of Miami School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry where I served as the Clinical Director of the Center...
Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image? You might find yourself binging, emotionally eating, or wanting to control food and weight. You don’t have to go through it alone. I help women and teens heal from anxiety, eating disorders, postpartum mood disorders, and trauma. You might have overwhelming anxiety, never feel good enough, feel sad, experience obsessive thought...
(Note: I am NOT the therapist known as "the Angry therapist." We share the same name =) ). I understand how hard it can be to find a quality therapist, counselor, or life coach. It is no easy task to find someone who not only understands the issues you are working on, but who also "gets you" as a person. It is my hope to make this search easier. Whether you decide to call me for a free...
Telepsychology. EMDR Certified. CBT Skilled. I have 20+ years experience in helping individuals and couples achieve goals, overcome stress and lead happier lives. I will provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. I build on your basic strengths while providing tools so you can achieve your goals. I team up with you to get results, short-t...
Hello my name is Dr. Eugenia Agard, founder of HUGS Therapy Services. I am very passionate about assisting others to help them rebuild and transform their lives. My approach to therapy is a holistic one as I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body and soul) as they are all connected. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for my patients to be able to express their...
I became a certified hypnotherapist after my bout with stage 3 non-hodgkins lymphoma. I was told I'd never be cancer free and am now coming up on 10 years of remission. I practiced hypnosis and other healing modalities to help me through my cancer journey. I believe in what I do and the power we all hold within ourselves to make the necessary changes in creating a healthier, happier, more...
You may be searching for a therapist right now wondering if psychotherapy will really make a difference. I understand it can be hard to take the first step, to trust that you will be understood and that change is possible. Maybe your best efforts at shaking depression or avoiding getting into painful repetitive conflicts at work or at home haven't succeeded in the way you hoped. Or maybe you fe...
People often come to psychotherapy because something in their lives feels off-kilter or unmanageable, and their usual way of dealing with problems is no longer working. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have experience treating adolescents and adults with a variety of issues including relationship difficulties, career anxieties, depression, body image concerns, family conflict, trauma a...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couple, group, and family therapy with adult clients. I work with clients on addressing issues such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship stressors, history of trauma, as well as addiction and recovery. I have over ten years of experience working in various levels of care, which has given me a strong foundation of...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience in treating individuals ,couples, families and children. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and relationship issues. .My clients often benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which can provide effective symptom relief. I enjoy working with couples ,teaching communication skills and ways to manage conflict that can...
It takes strength to admit we are having difficulty managing problems alone. If you are anxious, depressed, feeling stuck or without hope you are among the many that often turn their lives around with the help of therapy. Processing our issues, prioritizing and developing strength are of tantamount importance. As a therapist I have worked with clients that have struggled with *Bullying...
Resilience. Balance. Acceptance. Healing. Perspective. Hope. Choice. When we face circumstances that are difficult in our lives, how do we respond? How do we find our inner peace and structure, our sense of being content and whole? In a warm and protected space, I work collaboratively with clients to find ways to help them cope better with life's challenges and setbacks, solve problems, and liv...
