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
It's never easy to take that first step to seek help and I know at times it can feel overwhelming. I'm here to help you through that difficult time and I believe in taking progress one step at a time. I have been a practicing therapist for over 12 years and have experience in helping clients through a wide range of challenges and issues that life presents us with. I have a specialization in...
I work with people to help them reach their full potential. I can do this with telehealth or in person. My job is to help remove those barriers keeping you from becoming who you really are. That might simply be a change in your life you are having trouble making. Or that may be a mental health or physical issue you have. Because I'm both a psychotherapist AND Chiropractic Physician, I can addre...
I love what I do and feel honored to be a part of your healing and growth. My style is authentic, client-focused, honest and collaborative. I foster a warm, supportive experience that promotes clarity and goal-setting and creates plans to identify and overcome life's many challenges. Our sessions will provide you with the tools and insight necessary to develop your capacities, harness your...
My name is Zachary Kozlow Poyo, I am a Somatic Psychotherapist living and working in Los Angeles, California. I specialize in the mind-body connection. I have spent a majority of my career working to understand how it is that the mind-body connection is influenced by our development, by our world and by ourselves. When we look at our connection to ourselves, it give us vital information for...
Sharing your story takes courage, but can be one of the most powerful aspects in guiding you towards positive change. Therapy offers you this opportunity. It is a time where it is all about you. Just you and your story. My approach has been described as nonjudgmental, empathic, and supportive. My goal is to help you be present with your story, where you can be witnessed and understood in a...
In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic...
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder can be overwhelming. There is substantial overlap with anxiety, depression, and difficulty adjusting to an ever-changing life. Many individuals are also challenged with behavioral and sensory issues that are difficult to manage, often resulting in conflicts with family members, coworkers, and classmates. These challenges can quickly grow into a life that...
*Some limited openings now available* I have spent the last two decades working in direct service helping people optimize the skills they have and let go of the ones that are no longer serving them. I practice from a eclectic perspective, with a belief that therapy is as individual as you are and I approach each session from that framework. With a broad clinical background, I use evidence -base...
I understand that sometimes we are just surviving rather than thriving. While in survival mode, we often rely on disordered eating to make it through the day..This takes its toll on us physically and emotionally. Have you ever spent the majority of the day thinking about food or fearing your next meal? Maybe you have had a big transition in life, moved from home to college, ended a relationship...
The issues that arise in our lives can often feel like they are too big for us to handle. We can feel confused, beaten down, or overwhelmed. Life circumstances can lead us to a place where we feel alone and hurting. The most important thing to know when we find ourselves in these places is that you are not alone. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, and chronic...
Allison is a genuine, caring and engaged counselor whose goal is to help people navigate rough spots in life. She fosters hope and is sensitive to the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression or substance abuse, while promoting a harmonious climate in counseling. Allison received her Master of Social Work Degree from Florida State University then entered the counsel...
Sometimes life just isn’t fair! Things happen and we are left trying to figure out what to do next. At times we must make decisions, and we have no idea what needs to be done, or the best thing to do. Our emotions are in knots, our minds are racing, and we don’t know where to turn. You may already know what I am talking about. My goal is to get to know the people I work with so that we can work...
Mental and Behavioral health struggles are often more than a personal struggle but can also impact others around them especially family members. The scope of my practice is a holistic multi-modal approach including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), art and play therapies, mindfulness, and brief treatments with children, adults, and families. I specialize ADHD and commonly co-occurring disorde...
Parenting and partnership are roles that help us grow into the people we were born to be. We work tirelessly to provide unconditional love, guidance, and support even when we feel that we have nothing left to give. Understandably, there are times when our roles become too challenging for any of us to face alone. When your child’s tantrums go from bad to nuts, or your teen's moods go from angry ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing individual and group therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families. I use an empathic, client-centered focus to help each individual work to make positive life changes. My ares of interest include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, conduct or behavior problems,...
