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.
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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've had the immense privilege of working as a therapist for several years. I understand from both personal & professional experience the struggles that come with feeling isolated, depressed, anxious, & overwhelmed. The thought of sharing these experiences with our loved ones, let alone a perfect stranger, can be a source of anxiety in and of itself! It takes courage to acknowledge that the way...
I specialize in working with 12 year old clients and older. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with substance abuse and addiction, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. I have worked with other clients on a lesser degree that have various other disorders, such eating disorders, sexual disorders, gender identity issues, those on the autism spectr...
Daily struggles as a parent can be hard to manage and can leave you worried about your child. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. If you are interested in supporting your child to reach their highest potential, I may be able to help. Divorce, challenges at school,...
We all experience challenges in life. We can allow those to bring us down or to overcome them. Ideally through those situations we can learn and draw strength & wisdom. That's where I'd like to come in to help. Change isn't easy but together we can work to minimize your negative coping skills, thoughts and reactions. You can learn to cope in healthy ways & improve your quality of life. I'd like...
I believe in the healing nature of secure relationships, and strive to create a warm safe environment to explore the issues individuals may be struggling with. I believe that all individuals have inherent strengths that can be called upon, but that we also all have issues that come up in life that we may have difficulties with. I specialize in attachment/relationship difficulties and trauma and...
**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Blackstone Behavioral Health Services is a group practice comprised of a dedicated group of individuals. The clinicians working at BBHS have made a commitment to improving the quality of life for our clients and their families. Blackstone Behavioral Health Clinicians provide the highest quality of service and evidence-based treatment for each individual based on th...
If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health...
***TELEHEALTH SESSIONS AVAILABLE*** I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Amherst, Massachusetts, providing treatment for adults, children and adolescents. My style is warm, genuine and collaborative. I work with clients to identify goals for therapy and pathways for reaching those goals. I use an integrative mind-body approach which may include: talk therapy,...
After 18 years of clinical experience I have entered into private practice. Working with clients with a wide range of issues, I specialize in Anxiety and Depressive Disorders. In a comfortable setting, I use a variety of cognitive behavioral techniques to improve the lives of those suffering from psychological distress. I work with adolescents and adults, with individuals, couples and families....
I am primarily a child and adolescent clinical psychologist (toddlers 18 months old to emerging adults, approximately 22 years old). I also conduct couples therapy around issues related to the impact of parenting a child with special needs. Most families come to me for either an evaluation of their child, or therapy for their child. Individuals age 18-22 tend to seek therapy for themselves. I...
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in a recurring pattern that you don't understand or feel you have no control over? Do you have nagging beliefs about yourself or the world that impact you every day? Often, we find ourselves in these situations and need help to break the cycles we're in. I believe that this change comes from identifying and working with the root of the problem, instead of just...
I am a firm believer that therapy can improve your life if you are ready. Seeking therapy is change. Clients seek treatment for additional support, making choices, resolving family conflict, achieving increased success in their careers or obtaining healthier relationships. My approach is catered to each individual client or family and ranges from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approache...
I practice Child Centered play therapy with children and adolescents. I have worked with this population for over 20 years. I am also a Parenting coordinator and coach for high conflict divorce cases throughout the New Hanover County court system....
"You can change how you feel". CSG Counseling specializes in individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges or difficulties in the home, school or work setting. We also offer couples counseling and divorce care. Whether you are struggling with depression, anger management, impulse control, loss, or some other life change, or you just want a caring,...
If your world has become so fast paced or hectic that it is difficult to stay focused on your own needs, then psychotherapy may be helpful for you. It is easy to become frustrated, stressed and feel out of control with so many roles and obligations in life. I offer support and guidance for individuals who may feel as if they need someone to listen and support them in their endeavors. Don't wait...
