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 Clinical Social Worker offering individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I work with children, teens and adults. My style of is warm, non-judgmental and interactive. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where deep, meaningful work can occur. I utilize a varied approach; the style of my work is informed by my training in various modalities of psychotherapy and...
When do we seek help? When we suspect that "something is wrong", when we are suffering, when we don't feel encouraged to ask questions, when we become fixated to nonsense or when we no longer find satisfaction and life becomes more of the same. Psychotherapy is an open door to change, to embark on a path towards understanding what's hurting, bothering, distressing or paralyzing us. Therapy coul...
*Afternoon, evening and weekend appointments are available.* Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you and your spouse/partner have difficulty communicating with each other? Does trying to balance, work, marriage, family and, dare I say, time for yourself seem overwhelming? If you are experiencing these feelings, support is there for you. It is time to take care of yourself. Taking contro...
People look for a therapist when they are experiencing anxiety,difficulties in relationships, confusion around issues related to sexuality and/or identity. Others feel depressed,struggle with addiction, or have a sense that something is not right in their lives. Often people are trying to cope with old hurts or injuries, and find that their old ways of coping with them are no longer successful,...
I created Balancing Life Counseling Center out of a desire to provide support and restoration of balance to the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing psychological distress. As a therapist with over 20 years experience, my area of specialization include treating adolescents and adult survivors of sexual abuse. I am also very experienced in addressing issues including...
I welcome the opportunity to assist you as you work through whatever life challenges you are facing. I have had the privilege of working in the field of psychology for three decades. I work with clients in most areas pertaining to the human condition. An essential element, from my perspective, is to provide a safe and supportive environment as we explore and process the presenting issues. I...
These are trying times, to say the least. Prior to COVID-19 life was already stressful enough, now with the added stress of this unprecedented crisis you may feel that your mood hasn’t been the best and anxious thoughts may be creeping in more than they did in the past. In times like these you need coping skills and someone to talk through the difficult thoughts and feelings that are coming up....
***Current openings for video appointments (ages 16+)*** Are you feeling dissatisfied with your life or your relationships? Do you often feel stuck, drained, and overwhelmed and not sure what to do to make it better? I specialize in helping teens and young adults that are facing stressors in their life. My goal is to create a safe place to process through these feelings and challenges to help y...
Life is NOT normal right now. COVID. Burnout. Low motivation. Perhaps you have strained relationships in your life. Kids’ (if you have them) virtual or hybrid schooling. Isolation from family and friends due to a pandemic that feels like it will never end. It can all feel like TOO MUCH. Are you in a funk that you can’t seem to get yourself out of? Talking it out can help make sense of all the...
Welcome. I am a passionate therapist with a sense of humor. I believe that even the saddest days warrant a laugh or a laugh with a few tears. Whether therapy is an old friend or a new journey, I will create a safe place for you to work on those issues that you have attempted to move past on your own. Whether you desire change...clarity...or growth? You have made the first step toward change jus...
Are you looking to make a change? Would you like to reach your goals and dreams? I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's Degree from Fordham University. Over the last 18 years, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of clients. In my work I apply an integrative approach to treatment, combining talk therapy, hypnosis, meditation, and energy psychology. You will have ...
Life changes and challenges can cause feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion, and anger. There are times in everyone's life when reaching out can make a difference. You are not alone. It takes courage to take the first step in reaching out for help. Finding someone who understands in a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere is important. We will work together to enhance...
(Unfortunately, I am unable to take on new clients at this time). I believe that therapy is a way of better understanding one's thoughts, feelings and actions, allowing a person to elicit change and ultimately become the best version of themselves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in work with both Individuals and Couples. I treat adults of all ages, who may be dealing with...
Therapy is about making connections with yourself and others, finding your value and your voice, and being accepted and supported while doing so. Identifying that you want to make a change is the first step in creating the life you want to live. Unfortunately, just thinking of making changes can be stressful and overwhelming! Let me help you identify the roadblocks that are getting in the way o...
Are you up late again tonight thinking about this? Is your sex life making you feel lonely, sad or disconnected from your partner? Would you like to increase your communication and pleasure? Are you missing that intimacy and sexual connection? Perhaps you are trying to figure out why your relationships aren't working or distressed over sex/porn. I want to help you get beyond betrayals, anxiety,...
