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
Meisha (Mechelle) Thrasher
Los Angeles
California
Meisha (Mechelle) Thrasher
Los Angeles
California
I am a Mindfulness and Trauma Resilience trainer who believes success and happiness result from a balanced mindset. Being stuck in unhealthy patterns, failing to accomplish the change we desire, or sustaining the nurturing relationships we deserve are all issues we expect to resolve on our own, but when we can't we feel defeated. Therapy is support that helps unearth our own best solutions whil...
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom", Anais Nin. Are you ready for your life to bloom? Are you struggling in life to move forward? I believe we can bloom wherever we are planted. The human spirit is resilient when we have therapeutic tools to help us to bloom and move forward. As a Therapist and Life Coach, I specialize in...
Anita is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Addictions Counselor since 1994. Anita received her Master's degree from National-Louis University in Wheaton, IL. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at Governors State University in University Park, IL. Her background spans twenty-three years in mental health, substance abuse and...
Change can be a very intimidating word. How many of us know that "something" needs to change but we are unsure and overwhelmed with where to start. Change means there is a possibility of failure and who needs that? I use a person-centered approach when working with clients, meeting them where they are at and building upon that to make the desired change. There are positive aspects to everyone's...
Whitney Kearney
Denver
Colorado
Whitney Kearney
Denver
Colorado
Is your child or adolescent experiencing significant depression or anxiety that is negatively impacting their daily functioning, academically and socially? Are they struggling to find healing from a traumatic experience? Whitney has extensive experience working with children and adolescents facing both internal and external discord. Through the development of a strong therapeutic rapport, she c...
Stacy Orfield Saindon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Stacy Orfield Saindon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Change and growth happen within the context of a secure relationship. My goal in collaborating with you is to help create a safe place to explore mistaken beliefs about yourself that are impeding the ability to live a meaningful life. We will shift problematic patterns and challenge unuseful stories that can invite in relationships and values that bring you joy. Common themes we may explore are...
**Currently, I am not taking new clients.** I offer individual and couples counseling, and assessments for adults and teenagers. I have extensive training and experience in working with active duty, veterans, and civilians with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and depression. I adjust my approach to meet each individual's/couple's needs, using well-researched treatments such as Cognitive...
Kyri Harris
Atlanta
Georgia
Kyri Harris
Atlanta
Georgia
If you are looking for a holistic approach to counseling, I can help. My philosophy is to equip you with the strategies that enable you to live a fulfilled and rewarding life. I partner with you to navigate the obstacles you are experiencing, as well as empower you with the courage and confidence to confront past and future obstacles. I employ the psychological strategy that is necessary to hel...
I am a firm believer that change and recovery are possible. At the heart of my work is strong and positive therapeutic connection. Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental support who can walk with a person through this journey. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Supportive Therapy,...
I specialize in helping people just like you who struggle with tough decisions, difficult people, and challenging situations by helping them to develop realistic solutions. I create a safe working relationship so you will feel at ease to be yourself, without being judged. In this environment, we can get down to the business of solving problems. I use a no-nonsense approach to help you move forw...
I truly enjoy helping individuals navigate through the internal and interpersonal conflicts that prevent them from having satisfying relationships with those they love. My research and experience has been focused on helping individuals clearly identify the stumbling blocks that keep them stuck in unhealthy behavioral patterns. Although I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds and...
(Accepting New Clients) Couple, individual, and family therapy. Committed relationships can be very challenging! Learn how to build a strong foundation of love, forgiveness, compromise, and understanding. I help couples who struggle with cyclical conflict, infidelity/damaged trust, miscommunication, parenting conflicts, life-stressors, disconnection, and other relationship issues. Whether your...
Ashley Wilkens
San Antonio
Texas
Ashley Wilkens
San Antonio
Texas
Are you and your spouse or partner having a hard time communicating? Does your marriage or relationship need a tune up? Are you going through major life transitions that you need help sorting through? Have you been struggling with stress and anxiety that is affecting your daily life? Are you currently a caregiver and feeling overwhelmed? Have you had medical problems or a chronic illness that y...
Carla Litto
Los Angeles
California
Carla Litto
Los Angeles
California
I help people build healthy relationships, work through painful break-ups, improve their social interactions and reduce their anxiety. If you are looking for clarity on your situation, struggling in a difficult relationship, worrying a great deal about upsetting others, feeling confused or overwhelmed, I can help. Particularly, if you or someone in your life identifies with traits of Narcissist...