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.
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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
Know thyself, wrote the Greek scholar. My aim is to assist you toward effective and functional self-understanding so that you might pursue and achieve the life goals worthy of which you, as a unique person, are most worthy. Harry Truman had on his desk, whatever job he held, these 10 words: "Know right from wrong. Do right. Do your best." I shall always use these words in your service. Certific...
Amber Monserrate, MS, LPC, LCADC is the owner of Advanced Counseling Services, LLC and the director of The Gloucester County IDRC. Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with a Master's in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling. Amber is also an adjunct professor at a local college teaching addiction counseling and psychology. Trained in providing various...
**WAITLIST ONLY**At CH Counseling, the clients we work with come into therapy with a variety of symptoms and concerns that are interfering with their every day life. Some of the common symptoms clients come in for are: depression, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, low self-esteem, numbing or detached feelings from others, and suicidal ideations. I am the owner of CH Counseling and want to provid...
Do you want to feel calmer and happier? Are you looking to improve your ability to cope with whatever comes your way? Whether you want to address a specific issue, or simply enhance your overall sense of wellness, therapy can provide a pathway. By learning to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you will be able to make meaningful changes in your own life, as well as in your...
Hello fellow hunker downers! We are living in strange times, and I know you've been through a lot lately. In fact, I bet you’ve had to numb parts of yourself simply to make it to the next day. Whether you're feeling lonely, despairing, struggling to find your purpose, or realizing that you've been coping with the help of substances, there is hope. We can work together to make this time of...
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and I have several years of experience working in both outpatient and intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization levels of care. I work with adults, adolescents, and their families on their paths to recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercise, and body image dissatisfaction. Additionally, I work with individuals...
Patrick Balsley is a North Carolina Addiction Specialists Professional Practice Board Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Structured Family Recovery® Counselor who has dedicated his life to serving individuals and families struggling with addiction....
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships. My areas of focus include: anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, transitional...
I enjoy working with a wide variety of ages and developmental levels. My education covers a broad range of mental health concerns, and I continue working to serve diverse populations and concerns. I have experience with adults and children experiencing such things as depression, grief, anxiety, unbalanced mood, adjustment, spiritual concerns, eating disorders and more. I am particularly interes...
I am passionate about helping people live to their fullest potential and well versed in treating a variety of issues that people face. I am an empathetic listener and will show you how to be actively involved in the therapeutic process. I use an individualized approach to treatment because everyone has their own unique set of challenges. If you have a drive to change, I will help you make posit...
Stress and trauma impact all aspects of our well-being. In many ways our physical health, emotions, thoughts, spirituality, and hopes for the future may be affected. We may struggle with relationships, work, life transitions, caregiving, chronic illness and pain, loss, stress and trauma related symptoms, vicarious trauma, or other issues. Create space for yourself to engage in a restorative,...
My own story has taught me that pain is unavoidable, at times paralyzing. Pain is also a catalyst, awakening us to the areas of our lives that need care and attention. As an attachment-based therapist, I partner with individuals, couples, and families to safely navigate through their pain, hardship, and/or uncertainty, helping them access personal strength and hope along the way. It is with...
Do you feel overwhelmed with all of the changes happening in your daily life? Have you been disconnected from supports and activities that previously helped you manage stress? Have you been struggling to process all of the events happening in the world today? I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress. We wi...
With over 30 years of experience in the field of social work I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. My therapy is client-directed so that clients can determine how quickly they wish to delve into and resolve problems they are experiencing. For those who are spiritually inclined I can also integrate work on a spiritual level which enhances psychological progress by...
We have one chance at life so lets make the most of it. I believe many of our issues stem from a variety of factors such as our health, our thoughts, our past, our relationships, and society at large - just to name a few. We will work together to explore what holds you back, break the chains, and empower you to live the life you deserve as the valuable human being you are. My specialties includ...
