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
Starting therapy can be unsettling and confusing. We will begin with a consultation, typically 2 or 3 sessions, to clarify together what you are hoping for and how I might help. This also gives you the opportunity to meet me and see if you feel comfortable. Over the past 25 years of doing therapy, teaching and supervising young clinicians, my approach has developed from the more classical analy...
Sanctuary Psychotherapy and Wellness, LLC was formed out of my passion to provide just what the definition of the word Sanctuary implies: a place of refuge and/or safety. I have worked in the addictions and behavioral health field since 2005. I am a dually licensed therapist; I am an Independently Licensed Mental Health Therapist and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am an EMDR therapist...
I help clients mend their broken hearts and calm their overactive minds by joining them in their journey towards deeper self-awareness through kindness and compassion. I whole-heartedly believe in the beauty of each person's unique perspective, and at the same time, gently encourage clients to be mindful of the universal human experiences of love and loss. Thus, providing comfort while helping...
Are you struggling to get a hold of your emotions? Does how you feel rule what you do, whether that be staying in bed all day, avoiding people, or saying things you later regret? Many people struggle to make effective choices when they experience strong emotions. My practice seeks to help you understand your emotions, develop a sense of trust in your experiences, and to learn tools to manage yo...
Feeling frustrated? Stuck? Anxious about life changes? Lets talk. Whether you are struggling to keep up with demands at school, navigating the ups and downs of parenthood, working to grow in your personal or professional life, or experiencing a major life change, having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. You want to be sure that no matter what comes up, you have the right...
**Now offering Telehealth appointments, as well as in person.** At times, life can feel emotionally unmanageable. At Grace Recovery Counseling, Amanda can help you find your way through. As a Christian therapist, she believes that with good support and encouraging relationships, recovery and healing can happen. She earned her Master's of Counseling in 2006 and has 13 years of experience in the...
I have worked with adolescents and adults as a counselor and as an educator for more than 17 years. As a therapist, I use a holistic approach to wellness with an eclectic incorporation of many techniques in mental health and education. I believe in empowering clients in determining their best use of resources to overcome obstacles and achieving their overall wellness and potential. I enjoy work...
Dr. Maddox specializes in providing psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. When parents have concerns about their child's development, emotional/behavioral problems, social skills, or academic performance, a psychological evaluation can provide parents with valuable information such as diagnostic clarification, treatment needs, and recommendations on how to help...
At Milestones Psychology and Wellness, we strive to help children and families develop new skills and confidence to reach their fullest potential. Our treatment is grounded in relationship based methods to foster meaningful connections to peers, parents and the community. Our cutting edge therapeutic interventions are based on the most up to date science of the developing brain. Together we can...
You know that "thing" you are going through right now? That "thing" that prompted you to look up a therapist? No need to go through that thing alone. Be it adjustment to motherhood, divorce/separation, employment or college strife, work/life balance, difficult family situations, or concern for the future, we can work through this. Interested in enhancing communication skills, developing stronge...
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." - James Keller Therapy is a process in which two or more people join their resources to create change, decrease suffering, and improve their lives. A therapist does not FIX a client, but works together with the client to create change. I am honored to be a part of that process. If the solution was simple, or obvious, you would have already do...
Great job in beginning a journey toward fulfillment! I am Dr. Andrew Watley and I am a licensed professional counselor here in my home state, Louisiana. I am happy to work with you in whatever areas you feel are important in your life. I work with clients of many different ages and backgrounds. I work with clients of many varying concerns but I specialize with clients who are members of the LGB...
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL! The healing of hearts and souls are a life long passion for me. Quite often, I see people who are angry at the world because someone, or something broke their heart at a point in their life, and they are suffering from the pain and loss that occurred. Grief spills over into every aspect of our lives. But, I have learned that there is always hope. I will be honored to walk...
I am a creative arts therapist specializing in helping children and adults who are facing challenges in their lives such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and trouble with self expression. Wanting to focus on improving your life or the life of your child is a wonderful thing. You deserve to be working with someone who will really listen and understand. Making changes can be hard, but you don't ha...
Life is full of changes and sometimes we need additional emotional support in times of transition. Personal issues can make it very difficult for us to seek help and contemplating seeing a therapist is a difficult decision for many people dealing with the circumstances life creates. Sometimes once we have made the decision to seek help we have a hard time creating the time for therapy and...
