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
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #37PC00458300 with the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners and permit holder in Psychology with the State Board of Psychological Examiners TP #203-081 in the state of NJ. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates the mental, emotional, and physical self. This is your opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and build a healt...
Sometimes we feel so alone, so hopeless and worthless, that we can't fathom a future worth living. Other times we feel terrified, frozen, or in a panic. Afraid to make that first step. It may be hard to fall asleep or to wake up in the morning. The things we once loved to do now seem dull. We may not know what is wrong but we know something needs to change. There is hope. It can get better. And...
Kara believes that a supportive therapist-client relationship, encouragement and reflection allow new skills to take hold in her client's real world. Her goal is to help each client feel relief through finding their strongest, most authentic self in order to see new opportunities in their unique life situation.Her primary interests are trauma recovery, relational and spiritual issues, chronic...
Have you been feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough...in your marriage, relationships, as a mother/father, or in your life? It is not uncommon that thoughts like this can lead you to feel depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and pain in your life. You may be experiencing some of these challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or...
Openings are currently limited. My approach is to help build greater capacity for one's emotional life and relationships. I offer an alliance to sensitively and respectfully engage your life circumstances and inner realities. I prefer to take time and not rush toward quick solutions, letting your own pace unfold. I'm one who would gravitate toward your pain, rather than deflect or minimize it....
I have been a psychotherapist for the past 15+ years and really enjoy my job. I have been able to meet a lot of interesting people and help others with a variety of problems. I strive to offer opportunities for people to live more authentic and meaningful lives and have deeper more intimate relationships. I do not offer shallow advice, easy solutions, false hopes, or pat answers; only a commitm...
I believe that people possess a deep and profound ability to overcome obstacles when provided with a supportive environment. I enjoy finding creative ways to reframe difficulties so individuals can access solutions that fit their lives. This often involves working with parents, families or other supportive communities so that deep and meaningful change can occur. I am a Registered Play Therapis...
Counseling for seniors, adults, teenagers, children, couples, and families for a wide variety of problems. Over 20 years of experience with a wide variety of issues. Please see my website for more information....
I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I partner with clients to assess their own strengths and help them find different ways to address their issues and challenges. I greatly respect individual differences and seek to provide a non-judgmental, caring and empowering environment for clients to grow and change. I work with issues of anxiety, depression, self-estee...
Are you living a life that feels meaningful, graceful and joyful? Do you have past trauma or repeating patterns/addictions that seem to hinder your movement forward? Do others achieve while you seem to go around in circles; or perhaps you feel that you just don’t have what it takes to be where you truly want to be in life? My background is in personal development and healing and includes: energ...
Everyone struggles with challenges, some situational and time-limited, some more ongoing. When you're feeling troubled or "stuck," talking to a therapist, a professional who isn't part of your personal circle of family and friends, can offer a safe space to identify what is out of balance for you and to explore effective options. Whether difficulties stem from relationships, stress about work o...
I believe in each individuals' ability to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. It is this belief that guides my practice. As a licensed clinical social worker, I help individuals, families, and groups envision and create the future they want for themselves. I utilize an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, solution focused and...
I believe deeply in the ability for people to change and renew. My 16 years of experience working with women, men, and families who have experienced addiction, physical, sexual and emotional trauma, homelessness, and mental illness affirms this belief. I utilize mindfulness techniques as well as cognitive behavioral and motivational enhancement strategies to provide people with the tools to mak...
Everyone struggles from time to time. Whatever has come your way - depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, emotional conflict or crisis - searching for relief is a courageous first step and a sign of great strength, not weakness. By helping people feel comfortable talking about the struggles in their lives, they can figure out ways to make things better. However, this is not easy,...
I absolutely love working with children of all ages and their caregivers. I have successfully helped children and adolescents overcome depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and sensory integration disorders. As well as strengthen coping skills, learn ways to better regulate their emotions, and form healthier relationships. I have also helped parents learn new ways to support their child/adolescent th...
