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 am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma therapist (EMDR). I walk with clients through emotional healing, addiction recovery, and relationship repair. My advanced training and clinical niche are in helping individuals and couples who are struggling with infidelity and betrayal, trust, intimacy and sex, process addictions (sex, lov...
I have worked with children and families for over 20 years. I consider it a privilege to work alongside families, helping them utilize their strengths. While we could all use counseling from time to time to help navigate life's obstacles, I believe childhood can bring some of the most unpredictable challenges. I specialize in working with children 12 and under who have exhibited sexual behavior...
I have over 20 years of professional mental health experience ranging from in-home family counseling to employee assistance programs. I use an eclectic approach to treatment planning designed around the client's needs and preferences rather than a one type fits all. I am experienced and proficient at treating families struggling with their children's behavior. I connect well with teens and adul...
Did you have a tough childhood? Examples include: caretaker(s) who abused drugs or alcohol; physical, emotional or sexual abuse; abandonment or neglect. The more of these adverse childhood experiences you encountered, the more likely you are to continue to suffer as an adult. Traumatic experiences can yield long-lasting effects like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, insomnia, flashbacks...
*Currently offering telehealth appointments** My practice has primarily lended itself to the treatment of Eating disorders, and other co-occurring struggles that are commonly associated with this illness. Most recently, I was the Clinical Director of both an Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and a Psychiatric Unit, and now have transitioned to working in a University setting with college students....
Congratulations for having the courage to find help. It is not easy to walk into a therapist office not knowing what to expect. I have over 15 years of experience working with a variety of people and a variety of problems. I am adept at using various cognitive and personality testing to help provide a more concise diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations. I very much enjoy working with...
I believe that when individuals are ready to receive help, they will benefit greatly. Those I serve have sought assistance because they seek to move beyond their struggle, not because they had been asked to do so. This is not to say that those who have been encouraged haven't benefited as well. The approaches used allow me to serve those who are experiencing stress, anxiety or trauma. I also...
**No openings at the moment.**"It's never too late to be what you might have been" (George Eliot). I believe that it takes strength and courage to seek therapy and that everyone is capable of making positive, healthy changes in their lives. I am here to support you in making those changes. I provide strength-based, client centered psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I...
Therapy is equivalent to attaining your personal and professional success. In this competitive and challenging world, it is often times intimidating and frustrating to reach your goals. I am here to help you find your happiness by equipping you with an array of tools to achieve your destination. My main goal in treatment is to guide you with compassion, empathy and unconditional support. I am...
I know how difficult it is to ask for help. I strive to build a safe and trusting space in order to help that person feel respected and heard. I have found the practice of empathy and compassion central is building a strong therapeutic relationship. I seek to help individuals reduce negative self worth, guilt/shame, and fear. I help clients come out of isolation and self criticism and learn to...
Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide m...
Available for telehealth and in person sessions. Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or sadness? Do you want to make changes in your life, but are unsure of where to start? Are you experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression? You are not alone! With help, you can overcome your fears, learn how to manage anxiety or depression, and find out what’s stopping you from...
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples comi...
We all have experiences that challenge us and threaten our growth as individuals. I believe a therapist's role is to support and guide individuals on their path to growth and healing. I provide strengths based positive psychotherapy informed by my experience and training in treating a variety of conditions including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, depression and bipolar disorder. I specialize i...
Now is the time to better yourself! It's time to take an active role in improving your mental health. I specialize in working with young adults who feel ANXIOUS and DEPRESSED move to find PEACE and CONFIDENCE. You can feel content and confident! We will work together to create a plan so you can gain CONTROL and SERENITY back into your life. Typically my clients report feeling a difference in 1...
