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
*Currently not accepting new clients*There are many reasons why we might find ourselves looking for a therapist. Perhaps there is a change in our lives and we need support managing it. Maybe we need help finding new strategies and tools for handling overwhelming emotions. Sometimes we might want to grow as a person or make a change, but need support or new skills to get there. Whatever your...
I am excited that you have taken the first step to reach out for help. Therapy can be extremely helpful and positive when you are in a stage in your life where you think you have tried everything you can to get past the barriers that are keeping you from feeling and being where you want to be in life. Our childhood experiences deeply affect who we become as adults. Do you have trauma that you w...
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples ...
Kyle Gumiela
Indianapolis
Indiana
Each and every single person on this planet has the ability to change his or her life- it simply takes the correct approach to unlock it. Figuring out this approach can sometimes be incredibly difficult, hopeless, infuriating and a multitude of other not-so-pleasant adjectives. This is where therapy can help. It cannot erase what happened in the past. It cannot magically make the future pain-fr...
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or challenged? Allow a professional to hear and understand your unique experience. While it takes courage and willingness to open up, it can be a very effective resource for your personal growth. Whether you're adjusting to a new beginning or in search of support during a painful period of your life, I would be honored to hold a safe space for you. Tap into trust, ...
( English | español ) You are stuck between four walls. You have days of emptiness. You have a fear of being alone and in despair. You’ve had restless nights. You worry about forgetting the pleasant memories and are terrified of unwanted thoughts. You are finding yourself in doubt, in shame, and distress. Tire of feeling scared, in pain and helpless. You feel wounded. You try to regain control ...
Abby Howard
Boulder
Colorado
I work with womxn and members of the LGBTQIAA+ community to heal from trauma and find lasting relief from anxiety. If you are struggling with racing thoughts, over analyzing, irritability, fear of the unknown or being out of control, difficulty falling asleep due to worry, or general high levels of stress, then I can help. My clients are some of my favorite people in the world and it is an hono...
Jack Lambert
New York
New York
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and also work as a counselor with the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai specializing in addiction treatment. I have had several years of experience working with a diverse population with varied concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings and completed my training at Columbia University. I am there to listen and work with you o...
Kelsey B. Garcia
Fresno
California
Kelsey has a heart for working with people of all ages to find hope, healing, and growth. She is particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Her approach to therapy includes a combination of understanding the functioning of the brain and its impact on daily living and an insight-oriented approach that makes connections from past experiences to current...
Ms. Eagle provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, transitions in life, and everyday life stressors. In addition, Ms. Eagle provides counseling for couples (dating, pre-marital, & marital). She is a Certified REBT Therapist from the Albert Ellis Institute for...
Yiling Zhang
Boston
Massachusetts
Do you find yourself stuck or pained in relationships - relationships with yourself, others, the world, or your past? The struggle may express itself in loneliness, emptiness, existential concerns, or maladaptive interpersonal patterns. It may manifest as symptoms, such as anxiety, fear, depression, or disordered eating. I strive to create trust in a nonjudgmental and authentic atmosphere, from...
Marcus Moorhead
Washington
District of Columbia
Marcus came into the counseling field to help break the stigma behind mental health therapy and to provide services to anyone searching for motivation, purpose, and clarity. Marcus believes we all have the capability to become the person we strive to be. It takes hard work, patience, and dedication. One day at a time. Marcus uses a Client-Centered and Humanistic approach to step into the client...
*Available in East and West Valley locations.* I am dedicated to empowering others to see their personal value, move forward from challenging or painful experiences, and not only accept who they are today, but to also see the potential in their future. Working together we will explore how to better manage responses to the stress of daily life, as well as move forward from past experiences so yo...
Brad M Goebel
Louisville
Kentucky
Many times in life we are left searching for answers. We often develop feelings and behaviors that may become difficult to manage stemming from current circumstances or even previous experiences. I use a dynamic and multi-modal approach to therapy, integrating therapeutic strategies as appropriate to work with individuals on enhancing their emotional and behavioral well-being. Modalities used b...
Bernadette Carolina
Baltimore
Maryland
I will be taking my test soon for my LGPC and I have been a Life Coach for over twenty years. My direction is to provide a combination of the two. I truly believe in helping people live a life of access and greatness through peace and joy; while living a life you love. I’ve done life and business coaching in the past and many of my clients had life changing experiences and gained access to part...