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
Whether you're trying to fight anxiety and depression, beat addictions or if you have struggled through a traumatic experience, there are techniques that can provide relief from symptoms and challenge negative ways of thinking, improve your relationships and your experiences at work. If you are ready to develop new skills and strategies to break free from what is holding you back from your goal...
I provide affordable psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, couples and families at Brooklyn Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC. I utilize solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to assist my clients in developing greater self-awareness and utilizing their inner strengths. Clients are seen in a safe and non-judgmental environment to promote growth and change. I have...
Are you tired of being at war with yourself? Does your low self-esteem and anxiety keep you from living life to the fullest? Is your relationship suffering so much it's near the final straw? Are you worried about your child's mental health? Do you wish to increase levels of communication with your family? Saturday and evening appointments are available. I seek to provide a nonjudgmental, genuin...
I am a registered mental health counseling intern that utilizes a family systems based approach to work with individuals, couples, and families to assist them with a wide variety of challenges and stressors. My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with a space and counselor that is strengths based, safe, and judgement free to facilitate growth and change from clients. I have had experie...
*Currently taking new clients for T/Th/Sa 9-5** I work adolescents and adults who suffer from trauma or identity issues looking to eliminate suicidal thoughts and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts and/or hallucinations. I help clients understand their symptoms and learn methods of coping. I also encourage clients to create meaning for their experiences and grow as a...
I am so honored to welcome you to my practice, "The Heart of the Matter". Though the symptoms may be anxiety or depression, quite often there are underlying wounds at the Heart of the Matter. I am Jeanine Ricchetti, a licensed professional mental health counselor with 30+ years of experience as a professional although I began hearing my first trauma stories from friends at the age of 15. I’ve...
Have you been struggling with anxiety, fear, overwhelm, or not feeling like yourself? Do you struggle with false beliefs that you are not good enough, you don’t belong or that something is wrong with you? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, know that you are not alone and there is hope. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help, especially from a professiona...
All of us have strengths as well as struggles. As a therapist, it is one of my goals to help you learn to use your strengths to cope with difficulties in your life. Together, we will work to identify your goals and how to accomplish them. I will offer an environment where you are able to express yourself to the fullest without worry of being judged: a place where you are both respected and hear...
Living in New York City can often feel like a balancing act with no end in sight. We aspire to have the best career, partner, family, and friends, all while silencing the part of us that questions our choices and whether we really measure up. As obligations continue to grow, it can be hard to find the energy and motivation to do the things we have to do without sacrificing the things we want to...
My passion is to get to know you and help you fully engage in life by creating lasting change and empowering you to own your voice and victories. As we grow, learn, and navigate through new experiences, it can be painful. The uncertainty and discomfort of change can feel overwhelming. As we adjust to change, we all worry, but worry and anxiety can become restrictive, time consuming, and...
I specialize in evidence based treatments for stress, anxiety, and worry. In my practice I treat OCD, panic, generalized anxiety, PTSD, depression, and perinatal distress. My approach integrates behavioral treatments, including exposure therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Based interventions. I work well with people who are interested in learning skills, and making...
Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve ...
My main goal as a therapist is to help clients recognize the potential in themselves to live a meaningful life. Through therapy, individuals are able to regulate emotions and cope with stress in a caring and supportive environmentI utilize multiple approaches of therapy to fit each individual's need. As a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) I specialize in helping individuals who...
Therapy is the space where identity, the core of human need, and complex emotions intersect. I am here to help you navigate the spaces that appear difficult, ambiguous, and even joyful. Stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and coping with day-to-day challenges and adjustments in your life are my specialties; and if you’d like, we can discuss the impact of your Christian faith in our therapeutic...
If your life had a resumé, “chameleon” would be at the top. You’re so good at figuring out others’ needs, they’d never suspect that you have them too. If you were honest with yourself, though, you’d admit how stressful it is to live for other people. You’re terrified you’ll lose relationships if you speak up or say no. Your energy is drained or you feel resentful. You’re exhausted from wonderin...
