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
*Practice currently accepting insurance in Plano. Counseling begins with having the courage to take the first step toward change. Jodi's initial focus is to provide a safe, trusting environment to explore avenues of growth and development. Using a combination of techniques and activities, she strives to meet the individual needs of her clients. Jodi's experiences within the counseling field hav...
I have many years of experience working with adults, teens and children struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and adjustment issues. I have also worked in the field of drug addiction and recovery. My early training was in a hospital and rehabilitation setting where I worked with grief and loss and physical challenges and assisted clients toward their goals of leading a productive...
My ideal client is an individual who is motivated to improve their overall quality of life. I have a passion for working with individuals who struggle with trauma and PTSD, substance abuse and disordered eating. I believe that a good rapport is key in treatment of these issues and aim to build a positive working therapeutic relationship. Clinical experience at NET and The Renfrew Center has...
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety-related issues including OCD, panic attacks, general anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias. I also work with people who have difficulty managing stress and who want to develop effective tools to manage it. If you are reading my profile, it's likely that your anxiety or stress has become overwhelming and is interfering in one o...
Hi, I'm Tara and I specialize in working with young women who want to improve their feelings about themselves. Many of the women I work with have the appearance of being successful and having it all together. But on the inside they feel like something is broken or missing. If you find that you're always putting other's needs before your own, being critical of yourself or feeling unfulfilled wit...
COVID-19 pandemic: I am here to support you through an uncertain and anxiety triggering time. Isolation, job loss and social distancing might be overwhelming at times- processing in a safe and supportive environment can help you through this. I hope to mitigate some of the stress by providing a safe space to explore your problems, concerns, and beliefs without judgment. As a Licensed Clinical...
I believe in meeting my client's where they are at in life. I realize there are a number of struggles we each face whether alone or amongst our families, children, or within parts of our lives such as in work and school. Listening to your needs or those of your child will help guide our work together. We will pull from your strengths and learning style to find new ways to create positive change...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. My aim is for you to feel safe in a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment so that you may find insight and personal growth and reach your goals while remaining true to your authentic self. My approach to health is holistic, working with you collaboratively so that you could better understand your inner workings and experiences and effectively set and reac...
I believe that life is amazing, however, it can also be challenging. At times there may be situations that occur that we may find overwhelming which cause our day to day activities become more difficult. You do not have to face those difficult times alone. I would like to provide information, tools and skills to help guide you through the difficult times and help you find a solution to the prob...
I believe in the power of being listened to in a genuine, caring manner by someone who is letting go of their own agendas and expectations. I provide that as the foundation of each session, hoping to offer you an atmosphere where you can feel safe and heard, free to listen to your own self and life, and to find your own unique way to healing and better health. Whether you are struggling with...
James N Stowe MA, LPC, CAADC, CCPG provides comprehensive outpatient services to treat mental health, substance abuse, ADHD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, trauma relationship/marital difficulties, workplace challenges and gambling issues, among others. I openly welcome individuals and couples of all cultures, gender orientations and faiths, from late adolescence through adulthood. Developing ...
Taking the steps to begin the journey in self-understanding, behavioral change, relationship management, family reconciliation, or dealing with every day stressors, can at times be quite challenging and unnerving. If you are reading this, I commend you for taking the first steps in healing. Whether you are in need of exploration or skill-building through psychotherapy, or diagnostic clarificati...
Jeffrey A Kimel. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, and Independent Clinical Supervisor. I'm licensed and certified to practice in the state of Wisconsin. We offer specialty treatment in a variety of addictions including alcohol and drug addiction treatment. We successfully work with individuals and families in managing depression, anxiety, relationship...
I'm a Christian and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience treating people struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, anger management, PTSD and other trauma-related issues. I am EMDR certified and an EMDR consultant and trained in Clinical Hypnosis and Brainspotting level 1. All are treatments for trauma, depression, and anxiety according to the latest research in...
I am an experienced therapist with a compassionate, respectful approach to the growth of each person/family who enters psychotherapy. With over 15 years leading a full private practice of children, adolescents and adults, and running groups I have a deep understanding of life stages, mood and cognitive disorders, communication and relational skills development. I work collaboratively with each...
