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 provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 6 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help you...
There are times throughout our lives that we are presented with challenging circumstances and we face uncertainty. It's not uncommon to feel "stuck" and struggle with what choices to make while on this journey. Change can be scary, but it's also an opportunity for growth. I offer a client centered, solution focused approach to counseling. Using a combination of therapies and approaches, I provi...
As a psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to develop a resilient mind filled with the knowledge and skills needed to control your thoughts and regulate your emotions. I have over 10 years of experience treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, body repetitive disorder such as trichotillomania, and borderline personality disorder. I use research supported treatments, including...
Greensboro Counseling Partners is a private practice serving the counseling needs of adults and adolescents in the Triad area. Our therapists are masters level-trained clinicians with a combined experience spanning over 30 years in the mental health field. Our mission is to inspire hope and healing in those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and life challenges. We are here to walk with you...
My primary focus at this time is forensic evaluations and outpatient psychological evaluations. My background and training in outpatient counseling, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, alternative schools, prison populations, and forensic populations have allowed me to work with diverse populations that embody complex and unique mental health problems. In...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Iowa as well as a nationally certified counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, families and couples. Inhave a passion for working with individuals, couples and families to find a balance that is suitable to them. I will work through the process and stages with the client to meet their needs or struggles. My...
Meridian Psychotherapy Associates offers extensive support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. We are here to help you find ways to cope and provide you with support. Our approach embodies a collection of ideas, disciplines, techniques and practices designed to be effective in treating presenting mental health issues and challenges and other psycho social...
My name is Nedra Cannon. I am a Licensed Clinical and Macro Social Worker. I've been in practice for over 15 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to...
Psychotherapy can bring light to darkness, hope to fear, and empowerment to stuck-places that weigh on us. I understand my role as your therapist as being a co-journeyer to guide your path through healing into a healthier, more fulfilling life. I have had the honor of supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults across diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender...
The old saying goes, "The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Whatever issue you're wrestling with, know you don't have to carry it alone. I take a grounded, authentic approach to therapy, and provide my clients with a nonjudgmental, welcoming space. I value each of my clients' individuality and uniqueness and aim to help them...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with both adolescents and adults for the past 20 years. My work with clients centers around dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, social issues, as well as school and work-related difficulties. I have extensive experience working with both undergraduate and graduate level college students. I also have experience meeting parents who are...
I am a dedicated mental health professional who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided direct client care and have spent the last several years in a management position coaching and mentoring staff so they can provide the best clinical care to clients while taking care of themselves in the process. I believe therapy can help individuals who are going through a ti...
I enjoy working with individuals interested in healing relational or developmental trauma. I am certified as a somatic experiencing practitioner and as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I am also trained in equine therapy and utilize horses in individual sessions when appropriate as an adjunct to deepening body awareness and developing joyful connections to living beings. I am focused on positiv...
Currently, I am not accepting new patients. At Arbol Professional Counseling, I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with issues pertaining to Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss issues, and Career Counseling. I am a champion for meeting people where they are with their issues and working from there. I use an eclectic approach which incorporates CBT, Person-Centered and...
There are many models of counseling with underlying philosophies of treatment. I use a model that believes healing occurs when we become aware of our issues, increase our insight and learn how to put alternative coping strategies into practice. I use traditional methodology as well as creative activities, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques and humor. I have an interest in animal...
