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 believe in the right of the individual to choose their path to recovery and that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for successful psychotherapy. I am passionate in my work with persons who are struggling with trauma, those experiencing various symptoms of Post-Abortion Stress (PAS) and persons struggling with problematic substance use. I am an advocate for harm reduction...
I work with couples and adults. People I have had the pleasure to work with are often in a transitional period of their life and feel stuck working through it on their own. You may fit criteria for the following issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar, chronic illness, sexual dysfunctions (including painful sex, low desire, erectile disorder, achieving orgasm too quickly, or not at all, STI...
You’ve been brave for so long, but are at a point of weariness. Life has been difficult and lacks the joy that you desire. Your relationships are unfulfilling. You often feel alone and overwhelmed. You have a fear of truly being seen, although you long to be known and loved. Deep down, you have moments of hopelessness. You've heard about self-care and self-compassion, but are not quite sure wha...
Feeling lost, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Looking for support, positive encouragement, and realistic solutions to current stressors and problems? Struggling with how to talk about your problems and concerns about who to trust with your personal thoughts? I am here to help! I have over 10 years of experience helping people deal with the biggest issues in their lives. I specialize in agin...
Some of life’s greatest challenges, such as divorce, relationship issues, career choices, work related stress, depression, and anxiety can be difficult to navigate alone. Sometimes these issues may be difficult for our family members and friends to attend to. I am committed to helping clients find new possibilities or recognize the strengths that they may have been overlooking. I am an Army...
I enjoy working with people that are trying to change or move to another place in their life. Getting married, buying a house, changing jobs, getting a divorce, or retiring, all take a lot of courage and thought. I want to be part of that process and try to give you tools to make the changes you want. I have worked extensively with trauma victims. Unfortunately, many people were told to get ove...
I see us each born with a sense of ease, a sense of knowing that we are loved and worthy. Life has a way of challenging us in ways that are sometimes more than we can manage. We endure events and experiences that feel like cuts and bruises and we have to find ways to navigate threats to our well-being. Sometimes these cuts feel so deep that we’re not able to easily heal and we cringe in pain ea...
Hello! I truly believe everyone goes through a period of time when they can benefit from working with a counselor who can look at things objectively and offer suggestions, feedback, and direction to create the changes that are desired. I offer counseling services in a compassionate, nurturing environment to preteens, teens, and adults and I focus on what is most important to the client. I have...
I have a passion for working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and age groups from adolescence all the way through end of life. I enjoy assisting individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, eating disorders, life transition, and self-esteem concerns. I also have several years of experience walking alongside clients who struggle with though...
I specialize in general clinical psychology (various anxiety and mood disorders), health psychology, and evidence-based practice. I use cognitive behavioral therapy with a collaborate approach. At the beginning of treatment, we work toward figuring out what isn’t working for you and how to initially get you some symptom relief. I value getting to know you and your thoughts, beliefs, and coping...
I work compassionately with individuals across the life span to identify and solve problems. Working together, I help clients identify sources of unhappiness and develop new ways to cope with difficult situations. I take a person centered, individualized approach to help clients increase happiness. Helping individuals and families strengthen their relationships is an important factor in lowerin...
ONLINE THERAPY: You want to understand more about yourself and the struggles interfering with having the life you desire. You are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, looking for guidance to provide relief. You're tired of managing this on your own, or with support that hasn't been quite the right fit for your needs. My goal is to help you understand and manage your anxiety, stress,...
( English | español ) ~ Well-Mamas Counseling is accepting new clients ~ Hello, we are a group practice primarily specializing in working with peripartum families in the San Diego area. We have a diverse group of professionals that can meet the needs of the community including bilingual (Spanish-speaking) providers. We approach those entering therapy with compassion and understanding while...
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, and a yoga and meditation teacher based in Venice Beach, California. I am dedicated to supporting you on your journey home - to yourself. As a therapist, I see individuals, families and couples. My practice areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, creative blocks, and...
