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've been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1994, and have counseled people with a wide range of life challenges, including: anxiety, stress, depression, self-image, men's issues, having a family member with special needs, spirituality, and major life transitions. I employ an individualized blend of therapeutic skills, to explore your life challenge through compassionate listening and...
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief,...
ONLINE COUNSELING ONLY AT THIS TIME. ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Depression. Anxiety. Grief. Life Transitions. Postpartum Distress and Adjustment. Aging. A variety of challenges can impact your life, leaving you feeling exhausted, hopeless, imbalanced, or burnt out. Counseling is the time for you to find support and guidance in your goals. Coping skills can be taught, resources provided, and your...
People strive to create meaningful relationships. Many enter psychotherapy because that need isn't being met, wasn't met, or because they fear it won't be met. People feel/behave for reasons often outside awareness. Attempts to master psychological pain determine why people behave consistently, predictably, and sometimes self-destructively. The therapeutic relationship is determined by my abili...
I am a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience. I work with couples, individuals, families and adolescents and treat a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship struggles. My main focus is to help you reach your own personal goals. My style is interactive, warm and direct. I believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful treatment. I prid...
Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed wi...
Hi There! Looking for a therapist you can connect with? The therapeutic approach I take with you will always be a collaborative one! I will help you understand your symptoms, identify why they have developed; to understand your triggers and to learn how to evaluate, and challenge your irrational thoughts that can lead to maladaptive behaviors. We know that holding on to negative thoughts can al...
The human mind can get stuck in negative emotions, beliefs, and other patterns which make it feel impossible to move forward in life. I specialize in interventions (particularly EMDR, CBT, and NLP) that enable the mind to let release old patterns quickly and often permanently. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety. But these same interventions work wonders with addictions, depression, and...
Are you experiencing depression or sadness, but you don't know the cause? Do you get anxious or scared? Are you having trouble in your relationship, and you're unsure how to cope? I understand and I can help. I have experience in providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services largely to minorities, LGBTQ individuals, adults, and at risk youth dealing with mental health concerns...
Whether you're an adolescent or an adult struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with a painful loss, looking to understand the impact of trauma, making a life transition, or hoping to develop a stronger sense of self, Lauren’s goal is to offer the tools you need to feel safe, whole, and healthy. Lauren values connecting with her clients in an easy, relaxed manner. She sees therapy as...
Life just threw you a curve ball and you're not sure what to do. Or, something in your life has significantly changed the way you feel about yourself or others and you can't ignore it any longer. That's where therapy can help. I can help you explore feelings, thoughts, intuitions, sensations that interfere with your sense of integrity, contentment and/or fulfillment. I am an exceptional listene...
There are moments when life presents us with challenges and obstacles to be overcome. Sometimes, in order to do so successfully it is beneficial to seek help so we don't get lost in an emotional maze that leads us to a dead-end. I provide compassionate counseling to help you sort through your emotions in order to attain insight and understanding which enables you to make healthy choices. I real...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I serve individuals and couples. I work with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues affecting people across the lifespan: therapy for depression and anxiety, post-partum depression, parenting support, psycho-education, counseling for stress reduction/stress management, career counseling, behavioral interventions, etc. I personalize each treatment...
At some time or another we may need help to understand ourselves, our thoughts and our actions. During these times we need a professional to help process and work through overwhelming thoughts and feelings that may be confusing or disorienting. When looking for someone to help, seek those who are uniquely qualified to work with your specific issues. I am uniquely qualified to work with children...
There is value in finding a therapist that is right for you! My commitment is that no matter where you are, where you came from, or where you're headed, you can live a life filled with purpose, grace, and ease. My education includes a Bachelor's in Psychology from Purdue University, a Master's in Counseling from National Louis University, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. In the last ...
