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 have extensive experience working with the challenges associated with depression, anxiety, interpersonal violence, trauma, women’s health, sexuality and gender minorities, as well as individuals navigating the difficulties associated with employment within the judicial system. With several years of clinical counseling experience, I have worked in multiple clinical settings. Additionally, I...
I am now accepting new clients in the Catonsville, MD area! It is not easy being young, I know, I have been there. It can be painful when no one will listen or care about your problems, they have their own. As a native of Baltimore City, graduate of Baltimore City Schools and a retired Counselor of Baltimore City Schools, I believe I have the expertise to help others conquer obstacles in life. ...
Are you living your best life? Has anxiety been holding you back and preventing you from fully living? You may not know what your best life even looks like, but you know you aren't there yet. I can help you get there - find connection, align with your truth, and discover YOUR best life. While my training does allow me to work with a variety of mental health needs, I specialize in working with...
Melissa creates a safe and comfortable space for her clients by showing warmth, compassion and humor. She sees herself as a guide who will help clients take control of their therapy and explore the stressors and concerns in their lives. Melissa has experience with children, adolescents and adults. Melissa's clinical work includes crisis intervention and therapy services with in community agenci...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works exclusively with the parents of adolescents who struggle with mental illness; substance abuse; relationship distress; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; and assisting those parents in setting limits and boundaries with their adolescents . My therapeutic approach is to use solution focused therapy techniques,...
Are you looking for a safe space to explore the barriers to your health and well being? I work with you in a compassionate and collaborative space to help find ways to heal, grow and become around the issues that concern you most. I believe in your inherent wisdom and together, we will work on discovering your unique path to healing. My approach is rooted in client-centered care, mindfulness an...
Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I offer talk therapy for anxiety, depression, or trauma to regain your emotional balance. My specialties include working with the highly sensitive person as well as those experiencing grief and loss. For couples, I use PAIRS counseling techniques to help build a stronger relationship between partners. If you or a loved one are...
Everyone needs a strong support system, especially when our lives begin to feel overwhelming. Are you ready to learn something different about yourself? In my practice, I treat individuals of all ages, ranging from childhood to adulthood, in addition to families and couples. I have dealt with a wide selection of clinical issues, including suicidal ideation, stress, trauma, substance abuse, ange...
If you're feeling stuck and experiencing symptoms, trauma may be to blame. Underneath most human issues I usually find trauma beneath the surface. As a certified EMDR therapist, I am highly trained to treat and heal trauma. Even if addiction is the issue, or food issues, or depression, treating the unresolved little t (smaller incidents) and big T (more obvious traumatic experiences) helps...
Hi there, My name is Dr. Carlos. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Costa Mesa, CA. I enjoy working with clients of diverse issues, such as addiction, ADHD, Dual Diagnosis, and Trauma. Most of my clients would agree I have a personable and empathic style to therapy. It's most important for you to feel supported and not judged when coming in. Therapy does not work well if there...
I believe we have all that we need to live our best lives — though it may not always feel like it. If you’re willing to commit to the therapy process, together we’ll begin to uncover the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll also identify the strengths, hopes and skills you already have that can help you live with meaning and purpose. It’s important to...
Life is not always a smooth journey so it is important to know when you could benefit from additional support. Finding a therapist who you can trust is the first step. I believe that it is important that everyone is able to recognize their strengths so that they can build on them. We will also work to identify what areas you are looking to change and what that change will look like. It is your...
I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents,adults and families. My goal is to work with you to to help you turn your areas of difficulties into growth and change. I will help you identify and clarify your goals in a supportive and direct manner. I work in a family systems based model to help the entire family heal. My hope within therapy is to have each person become their own...
I have been working with children and families for over 16 years. I am passionate about supporting families and children to reach their full potential, in any place they may be in life. I have experience working as a developmental specialist and a mental health counselor. I support families to work through a number of challenges, including, developmental differences in a child, trauma, and...
A supportive relationship between therapist and client is essential for therapy to be successful. With greater than 20 years of training in various treatment modalities, I am able to tailor treatment based on the needs of my client. I have experience treating individuals and couples facing a wide variety of challenges to include trauma and abuse, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression,...
