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
Are you looking for a change? I would love to meet with you & offer my undivided presence & attention as we seek to find a way to make your life work best for you. I have 20+ years of experience & am confident that, if you decide to work with me, I can help provide you with the support & insight you need to make changes to improve your life so that it better suits your needs. I see individual...
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents. I prefer to see children from age four and up. Many children I see have some of these issues: defiance, tantrums, trauma, anxiety, mood instability, and attachment. I also love working with parents and believe that family therapy is just as important as individual therapy. Over the last several years, I have gained experience and...
If you are ready for real change in your life and are tired of being stuck in the same routine, same fears, or same unhelpful thought patterns, then we will work very well together. Many of the clients who see me for therapy experienced excessive worry and hyper-vigilance, racial trauma, hopelessness, suffered from the aftereffects of a traumatic event, or have had difficulty connecting in...
You try to have everything in your life go a certain way. You feel out of control and get upset when things do not work out. Every time you try to complete a project or organize your life, something goes awry. People tell you to relax and everything will work out, but you are not so sure. Your partner gets mad at you because you are unavailable or you are snapping at them all the time. You don'...
Dr. Francie L. Stone, graduated from WSPP with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Stone is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist specializing in sex therapy for a variety of sexual health concerns for women and men. These include orgasmic dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, sexual pain disorders, lack of interest/desire in sex, and sexual addictions. She focuses on what the individual is...
We all have our own story to share, and I invite you to share your story with me! I use a blend of cognitive behavioral principles, solution-focused techniques, and narrative therapy, an approach that can help you identify strengths and use skills to overcome obstacles. I enjoy working with those who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. I treat individuals experiencing depress...
I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This alone changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness wears off and irritations began. The Imago model increases consciousness and...
I help people live the lives they choose to live, on purpose. We all face roadblocks and detours as we pursue our life goals and dreams. I work with teens and adults who wrestle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. We work together to expand your strategies and resilience. I also work with individuals who have other types of impairments towards their goals and dreams....
Finding safety, connection and truth within the body, I enjoy facilitating a profound and powerful healing process that addresses concerns influenced by mood, anxiety, loss/separation, trauma and addiction. By consistently cultivating well-being, Self-awareness and focused action in my work with you, we'll discover pathways to your health - transforming old patterns you realize are no longer...
Life during these times can be overwhelming. Multiple issues build up inside of us and can become compounded. We hold all of these stresses in our body and it is easy to feel anxious, depressed, sick and unhappy. I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of...
Please note: I am currently living abroad and have suspended my in person practice. I am providing on-line therapy to those who reside in DC, Virginia or California as those are the states where I am licensed and therefore able to continue my practice on-line. If you are also living abroad we may be able to work together. You are unique so your therapy path should be too. If working on-line sou...
I come to my work as a therapist with a passion for social justice and a deep respect for the human experience and our innate ability to heal. I believe that each of us has a story to tell, that each of us is worthy of love, connection and fulfillment. The space we create together can be an exploration of your story and a path to healing. I believe that we are our own best experts - what do we...
Working remotely for now...ANGER MANAGEMENT (35 years of experience and use a manual I developed for really, really good reasons- ask me why), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, COUPLES/MARITAL and FAMILY COUNSELING (trained by a Marriage & Family doctoral program), plus some general psychotherapy is what I do best. I've been a therapist for over 30 years. I'm all about compassion, trust building, a...
I have been a clinical socialworker for 25years. I have provided individual,couples,and family therapy relating to grief, depression,anxiety,and trauma. I have have extensive training with children and adolescents utilizing play therapy and EMDR...
We all reach emotional crossroads in our lives and often need guidance from a professional. I am warm and caring and provide a non-judgmental atmosphere while assertively providing feedback. I help families and couples resolve conflicts and teach the art of appreciation and gratitude. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches. Do you "feel lost in the world." Do you have a tendency to take ou...
