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
Life can be challenging at times and it is not always easy to navigate. However, we are not meant to face our problems alone. Let me help you process through yours. I believe we all have our own answers within us but sometimes just need support in discovering them. Change can be difficult but counseling does not have to be. I am confident that I can help you get through what brings you to...
The personal journey that we walk throughout our lives will inevitably bring about difficult experiences, particularly when we feel alone in what we are facing. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a trusting and safe relationship, seeking to help you understand the challenges and possibilities for change within your life, while also helping you navigate through uncertainties. Whil...
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone...
Evening/weekend appointments. Finding yourself in deep distress or feeling dissatisfied with life may signal you are ready for change. Therapy can help you understand the roots of distress and help you make desired changes. My therapeutic approach focuses on deepening your understanding of and compassion for yourself by exploring aspects of your identity, examining your values and beliefs,...
It can be scary when you first realize that your alcohol or drug use has gotten out of control. You’ve tried to moderate your use in the past, but that doesn’t always hold out for very long. You know that drugs and/or alcohol are starting to impact areas of your life that maybe they hadn’t before – your performance at work or school, your relationships with your friends and family. Reaching out...
Hello and thank you for stopping by! We are in a new era (covid-19) that we did not expect, and I am here to help. My clients are working professionals, couples, and families coping with challenges in relationships, marriage, depression, job loss or changes, co-dependency, aging parents, and grief and loss to name a few. My mindset is holistic and I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs. I...
Regina Nay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the state of Florida since 2005. She has more than a decade of experience in treating mental health disorders as well as offering holistic methods to her clients. Regina specializes in many modalities of therapy yet focuses on each clients needs to use specific modalities of treatment. She has had many years working with young children to adu...
I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults, families and couples with a preference for children, teens and adolescents of divorce. For kids, I focus on play therapy as well as interactive sessions with parents to incorporate new family dynamics to change reoccurring challenges within the home. Along with kids, working with families and couples on their relational boundaries as well as the...
Over the past decade, I've had the opportunity to practice in a variety of settings and in the presence of clients from all walks of life. My primary educational focus has been on understanding the importance of integrating holistic theory into the realm of counseling and I've found great success in exploring this avenue of therapy with my clients. Holistic theory includes recognizing the...
Creating a trusting therapeutic relationship is my most valued aspect of the counseling process. I have experience working with a variety of clientele in the area including children and adolescents and their families, young adults, and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety and stress, depression, divorce, anger management control, self esteem, and...
It takes a great amount of strength and courage to reach out and ask for help, or even explore that option. We can all use extra support at times throughout our life, whether we are experiencing high levels of stress, symptoms, or have been going through major adjustments in life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who believes therapy is a collaborative relationship that assists...
Life is messy, unpredictable, and challenging. At times, the struggles of today are complicated by the worries of the future or hardships of the past. I can help you break the chains which hold you back from enjoying the beauty in your life and finding inner peace. I truly believe we all have the capacity to change, heal, and grow. I feel passionately about helping individuals become the best...
Ben Oliva works with adults, adolescents, and children using evidence-based mental skills and techniques that can be applied in all areas of life. Ben specializes in working with children and adolescents on the topics of confidence, anxiety, focus, and emotional control, as well as helping parents to navigate the youth sports experience. Ben has advanced training in mindfulness-based cognitive...
I approach therapy with warmth, compassionate curiosity, and honest reflection, focusing on the present moment. I am a supportive and open-minded therapist. I work together with individuals toward self-discovery, connecting with others from a perspective of personal awareness. I believe the therapeutic relationship has the potential to transform our lives in real and meaningful ways. Perhaps yo...
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is your child having difficulties in school? Are you having relational problems? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, I strive to ensure my patients feel supported as we collaboratively work towards your better quality of life. As a licensed marriage & family therapist, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution based...
