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
Many of our clients come to us after years of talk therapy that hasn't helped them fully heal. At Oregon EMDR, we specialize in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR Therapy which provides opportunities to find lasting healing from past trauma, as well as, other difficulties including anxious and depressive experiences, uncomfortable transitions, relationship struggles and other life challenges. ...
Hi, I have worked with hurting people for a long time and my hope is to support you through this difficult, possibly overwhelming time in your life. Your struggle is unique and personal and I respect your need to feel understood. During our first visit, I will simply listen and seek to understand what is causing you sorrow, anxiety, hurt, or anger. Together we will work towards wholeness and my...
Therapy is an important step in a person's life, one that takes courage, awareness and careful thought. As a practicing psychotherapist for the last 15 years, I find it a privilege and honor to work with clients as they grow and learn about themselves and their lives. I believe it can be a wonderful opportunity to explore and move towards what is meaningful to you in your life. I also believe...
Our goal is simple. To offer people a center that is dedicated to the wellness of the mind, body and spirit. We are focused on solutions that build healthy skills to last a lifetime. For over thirty years, our dedication to creative approaches, successful outcomes and personalized service has made Gurnee Counseling Center the premier resource in our area. With 13 therapists on staff, we offer a...
The Leonard Krasner Psychological Center (KPC) is a non-profit mental health treatment facility in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University (SBU). Serving the community since 1972, the KPC is an integral part of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. The KPC provides high quality psychotherapy and psychological testing services to the community while giving advanced graduate stude...
**Not currently accepting new patients** As a Bahamian-raised & New York City-based psychotherapist, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that feels authentic and empowered. I recognize that although we are all different, we have all experienced challenges in some form. Through our work together, we can identify how...
"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls our lives" (Unknown). I seek to provide a safe place where you can heal in order that the damage that was done no longer controls your life. Call today and get started. You will begin to heal when you are in an environment that is safe and caring enough to allow you the confidence and courage to move forward....
You are the source of your own strength. There are times, however, when you may need help in accessing your internal Self. We all need to feel a sense of balance with ourselves, connection to others, and the freedom to make choices. When we lose touch with these parts of ourselves - whether it is our independence, sense of control, spirituality, sexuality, family connection, or ethnicity - we m...
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Relationship is key. Bonding with a client; working together in a safe therapeutic environment is the key to unlocking the answers to enjoy a healthier life. Personally & professionally it has been my goal to meet people where they are in life and work toward moving to the place they WANT to be. It is difficult to wade through the issues and complications life throws our way, and it is helpful ...
Anxiety is something you’ve struggled with for a long time. While you appear to be holding it together, inside you’re dealing with feelings of dread, catastrophic thoughts that you can’t seem to stop, and constantly feeling like you need to plan for what might go wrong. The good news is that there are methods that research shows can really help. You and I will work together to identify ways to...
**Does not accept insurance** SO many therapists to choose from! How to decide?! My goal is to help you reach your goals so you feel happy and thriving. In just a few sessions you will start seeing breakthrough changes! I can state this with confidence because of the results from countless clients. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their potential. Maybe you have already tried...
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. -Buddha There are times in our life when we face difficulties or challenges and we need support from someone who can guide us through a positive and peaceful journey. It is through therapy that an individual can explore feelings, behaviors and meaning. Currently offering...
I commonly work with: moms or dads who are adjusting to a new baby and want to get back on their feet, parents wanting to reconnect with one another and enjoy their relationship again, and women who have experienced a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Thank you so much for considering Winding Path Counseling! Deciding to try counseling is a big step, and it can be intimidating. You can find a lot...
