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
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, and taking the first step takes courage. I believe in the process of therapy and the importance of creating an atmosphere that allows people to feel safe, comfortable, and not judged. Therapy allows you to learn more about yourself, rediscover your strengths, and create the change needed to become your ideal self. When our daily stressors become...
First, I want to say hello and acknowledge the strength, courage and determination it takes to seek help. Therapy can be an enriching, life affirming, powerful journey. People come to therapy because they want something to change and they want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Therapy can also be uncomfortable and difficult. Experience has taught m...
In my work with individuals, couples, and groups, I practice from a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) framework. What I love about DBT is supporting clients not only to gain greater insight and awareness of their problems, but to develop the skills needed to let go of patterns of coping with problems and emotional distress that may have helped you survive the short-term but are creating more...
Relationships can be complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of EFT which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional...
Are you overwhelmed with the challenges of life? Have you found yourself turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with these challenges? Has your relationship with food started to impact your life? Often, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping to deal with various obstacles. I want to help you take back the control that these challenges have taken away from you, so you can lead a more satisfying life....
Life can be difficult, and having good support is essential. Therapy can help you to feel heard and understood, and provide you with a space and supportive listener to help you navigate the challenges. You do not have to struggle alone! I might be a good fit for you if you: are a survivor of trauma of any kind; have gone through something that continues to impact you negatively today; struggle...
Are you living a life that expresses your courage and your dreams? Perhaps you feel like you've lost, or never heard, your true voice? You may be in pain, in a quagmire, or simply ready for change. The heart and soul of my work is to help you lovingly explore and understand the material of your life, and step into the life you want. I work to help you identify troublesome patterns, heal your...
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist and founder of T.E.A.M. Focus Counseling, I aim to meet my clients where they are and assist them in achieving their treatment goals. As a seasoned professional with more than 15 yrs. experience providing counseling to adolescents, adults and the re-entry population. Therapy Evokes Achievement and Motivation within a person. If you're searching for someone to...
Are you suffering from past trauma? Is your past traumatic experience or experiences intruding and effecting your "here and now?" Are you anxious, on "high alert" and avoiding? Are you having difficulty concentrating and putting yourself down? Do you feel stuck and alone? Looking for a counselor and thinking about participating in counseling can be scary and overwhelming, but the counseling...
You love and cherish your child or teenager. And, you work hard to provide for their physical/emotional well-being because happy, healthy kids promote joyful families. But sometimes despite your best efforts, your child continues to struggle with behavioral problems, peer relationships, family changes, deficits in social/emotional development, aftermath of traumatic experiences, or mental healt...
I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and personality pathology. I offer individual treatment services for those who are experiencing difficulties and impaired functioning in handling life's challenges. You will work one on one with me, and we will focus on identified treatment goals. I also offer group treatment to provide the support tha...
Life, relationships, and sexuality can become difficult for all of us at times. When you feel stuck in a problem or a cycle of frustration, it can be hard to find your way out using the same level of insight and life skills that may have led you there — or at least haven't led you out. And sometimes simply being too close to the problem prevents seeing things you might otherwise recognize. I ca...
I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and Gestalt techniques to help people regain agency in their lives. I work with people struggling with addiction, as well as their partners and loved ones...
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Are you feeling anxious, isolated, or depressed? You're not alone. Are you afraid of what the future holds with the coronavirus? You don't have to feel this way. Our practice has sessions available now to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, open, and nonjudgmental environment. We can help you break through those anxious thought patterns t...
I love working with adults, couples, and families who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. I also enjoy working with couples who are looking to work through any relational and sexual issues. My clinical and research specialization is in the treatment of addiction and eating disorders. I have also been trained extensively in the treatment of trauma. My researc...
