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 enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers and adults who have trauma histories and traumatic loss. I believe that with every trauma comes opportunity for spiritual, emotional and relational growth. As a Social Worker and family systems therapist, I work with clients to address depression, anxiety, and trauma, from a wholistic and systemic perspective. I am certified in Eye Movement...
Feel your kiddo is more challenging than others? Struggling personally? Let's get everyone back on track and functioning better to enjoy each day. My passion lies in assisting the parents and children to gain the confidence and skills necessary to properly help those challenging behaviors. Or working with adults on self improvement! We all struggle with something. I have experience with family...
Let's be honest: you've been avoiding this for a long time. Working hard. Keeping yourself busy. But deep down, you know something is off. Little things get under your skin these days. Certain places make your heart race. Thoughts keep you up at night. You're anxious. Stressed. Exhausted. It feels like a never ending struggle. But there's still this part of you that whispers: it can't be this...
In life we can be overwhelmed and it can cause us to feel less confident, find things more challenging, or just have us feeling down. It is important when seeking a therapist to find someone you can develop a trusting, judgment free relationship with. I provide a supportive, safe, empathetic, and understanding space. We will have a partnership in your treatment because you are the expert in you...
One of my greatest passions is helping children and adolescents overcome social, emotional and behavioral challenges. I am uniquely gifted and professionally equipped to help your child acquire the personal insight, courage and confidence needed to successfully prepare for their future. Together, let's discover your child's healing resources! Teaming with you and your child, we will develop an...
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience providing highly individualized, effective treatment for a wide range of emotional, psychological and adjustment related concerns. Being a seasoned clinician, I have a deep knowledge base, with training in many therapeutic theories. This allows me to develop interventions that will best assist you in reaching your...
Are you running out of options with how to help your teen deal with various stressors stemming from bullying, depression, social anxiety or past trauma? Are you in a troubled marriage and aren't sure if you should stay or leave? If so, I can help. I specialize in helping parents find solutions to problems that their teens might face by providing solution-oriented, evidenced-based techniques tha...
**I am NOT able to accept new clients at this time** The first step to change is understanding and insight. Healing begins with the opportunity to give a voice to your inner thoughts and concerns. Each person's needs are unique and I work to build a therapeutic relationship that promotes improved mental health for your situation; whether that means a tune-up to your life and relationships or...
We are all influenced by our relationships, past and present. Sometimes those relationships bring up issues for us that we need to work through. I am an open and supportive therapist. I will encourage and support you in figuring out what works for you and your relationships. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to call or visit my website. I have a certificate in Trauma Counseling from...
Catherine's background in education and counseling provide the basis for providing care, creating change, and helping individuals develop the efficacy and self-awareness necessary to fully engage and be in charge of one's life. Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Transition, Family Conflict. Catherine is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional....
Carol Welsch, MSW, ACSW, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Maplewood, NJ. For more than 35 years, Carol has helped individuals, couples and families to survive and thrive during challenging times. A central goal of her work is to create a productive and healing therapeutic experience with her clients, as she confronts developmental issues throughout the life cycle....
My passion in life is helping others unlock the potential within themselves and build a life worth living. I see therapy as a collaborative process between client and therapist. One of my goals is to help you become more engaged in your life and in the therapeutic process. To me therapy is more than sitting in an office. I believe therapy is a dynamic process where I will teach you skills and h...
I have successfully helped individuals, couples, and families find happiness in life. I believe everyone has the power to change. However, we often get stuck. Over the years I have participated in peoples amazing transformations as they become unstuck and regained their satisfaction and fulfillment, have healthy relationships, and overcome trials and other problems. I've found that everyone I'v...
I believe that each person strives to feel happiness, accomplishment in their own life and to become the best version of themselves. This can mean something different to each person, which is why I enjoy the diversity that each individual brings in to therapy. It is exciting to watch the progress and change that people can make with some guidance and support. I specialize in working with client...
All families experience difficulties, however when emotional and behaviors cause conflicts seeking support can sometimes be difficult and intimidating. My experience working with families provide me with the expertise to help families find ways to best meet the family and individual needs. I have experienced working with school age children and adolescents. I also have experience with working w...
