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
Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful...
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I love helping adults who are ready to make a change and want to address: trauma, relationship difficulties, issues with food and body image, chronic stress, anxiety, panic, or depression through building tangible tools and mindfulness-based skills. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds and seek to provide respectful and culturally sensitive services to all. As an immigrant myself, I have a...
Do you have anxiety? Are you under a lot of stress? Are you scared and depressed? Are you fearful of Coronavirus? Have you lost your motivation? If you answered yes to any of the questions, I can help you! Often, people are "stuck" in a certain mindset.By understanding where the negative thoughts are coming from, it makes it much easier to change. Have control over your thoughts rather than hav...
What does therapy look like & what does it say about you if you seek it? Therapy is about being in a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist where you are being seen & heard & supported in making life changing discoveries & decisions. What it says about you is that you are courageous for willing to look at your life, accept your past, live today & make changes for a better future. I...
My approach to therapy is to work on the present to build the future. We can't change difficult situations of the past which control us, but we can work together to better understand and resolve them. In my marriage and couple therapy I help the couple to see marriage in a new perspective. A happy relationship requires respect of the individual while contributing to the health of the marriage....
I specialize in helping children and their families who have experienced trauma, grief and acute family conflict. With over 15 years of experience working in related fields of school based programs, community mental health, case management, crisis intervention, trauma, grief and loss, I have a practice specialty of working with at-risk youth and their families. As a family therapist, I assist...
I believe that individuals are an expert on themselves and strive towards treating each patient with respect. I work with individuals who are suffering from a life stressors that result from relational, educational or occupational issues. I help patients learn to to live productive lives with a serious mental illness. I provide couples counseling to improve communication, build or restore trust...
As a clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience as a Psychotherapist working with children, adults and families and 15 years as a Yoga teacher, Strategic Mindset Coach and as an advanced level MAP practitioner, I am here to creatively inspire you to change with more than talk therapy. If you want to move beyond stress, pain, worry, and dissatisfaction to experience healing and deep...
Are you dealing with a difficult relationship or life transition? Are you overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, panic, depression or hopelessness? Maybe the usual coping skills no longer work & you struggle to maintain your balance? Or...perhaps you're experiencing a slow awakening & you yearn to live more authentically- discovering deeper connection with yourself & others. I am honored to help y...
Hello, I believe that the process of therapy is a collaborative journey between client and therapist, and I am honored to be invited into this process by my clients. I am generalist in my training, and pride myself on using a therapeutic style that is warm and empathic. I will work with you to help identify obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving the type of life you desire. I bring...
I have experience and enjoy working with clients of various cultures who are seeking help in working through life challenges around anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship conflicts, past trauma, self esteem, grief, and substance abuse. If you are currently struggling with any of these problems and are not sure how to address them, I can help. Together we can work to explore the issues...
Do you feel like the life path you're on requires some changes? Are there issues preventing you from reaching emotional security & balance? Do you have concerns such as relationship issues, job stress, unresolved trauma, procrastination, depression, anxiety, alcohol or substance use. I promise a relaxed, friendly and solution focused counseling session. High value is always placed on listening ...
I take a personal, relatable approach to working with all of my clients. I sincerely care about helping my clients gain clarity and insight while progressing towards developing the skills necessary to independently problem solve in the future. I do feel that we sometimes need to look backwards and work through past issues in order to lay a better foundation for the present. I will always seek t...
Coping with life's stressors and uncertainties can be a strong undertaking. Even stronger are people who trust the therapeutic process to help guide them through their struggles. No matter what obstacles you are facing, know that you have the ability to rise above them. You should also know that you do not have to face your circumstances alone and that you deserve to live a fulfilling and...
