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
Therapy can have a deep and profound impact on a person's life and overall well-being - offering assistance and guidance in uncovering and healing past wounds, and transforming ways of seeing and interacting with the world. Therapy can serve as a way to garner insight into oneself and ones environmental influences, as well as provide a deeply reparative relationship and process. "The curious...
I desire to help everyone overcome their struggles and reach their true potential. I strive to help people deal with the deep issues of their life, so that they can overcome the obstacles and struggles. I work with people to find a new hope and confidence in themselves and their future. My approach to counseling is one that is person centered and cognitive behavioral. My passion is working...
Jemma Roberts, M.A. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University. Born and raised in the UK, Jemma also has a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Hispanic Studies from the University of Wales, Swansea. Jemma has had clinical experience working at various locations including, but not limited to, the Ventura Counsel...
( English | español ) I have been working in the Mental Health field for over 15 yrs. In my practice I work with adolescent, parent and adults. During my career I have focused on assisting clients with life transitions, maternal mental health (including fathers), parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, substance use, psychoses and general life...
Anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, peri-post partum issues, fertility struggles, life/work transitions, relationship challenges, and grief counseling are my primary areas of work. I use Lifespan Integration and EMDR to help resolve trauma and painful memories causing your anxiety and depression. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy in my work with couples. After years in the corporate world,...
I am here to help you through every step of the way, beginning wherever you are, whatever you are struggling with, in a collaborative type of relationship. My goals as your therapist are to support you, be with you in your process, and help you discover your best self. Feelings of anxiety or sadness may come up, but we will work on removing those obstacles so you can begin developing steps to...
Miranda graduated from Ohio University with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has completed her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She has received specialized training in Couples counseling through the Gottman Institute (level 3 certification). She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Association for...
I have provided Counseling Services for over 25 years in our Charlottesville community. I work with a variety of individuals, presenting problems, and life span issues. From adolescence to later life years; there are circumstances and predispositions which offer incredible challenges in life. I have training in many forms of techniques and approaches. I offer services including Cognitive...
To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to...
No matter how challenging your problem may seem, you can benefit from treatment. Whether you're questioning your substance use or abuse, have been court-referred for counseling, or someone you love is affected, I’m here to help you build a strong support system and set reachable goals to achieve a balanced life – a life that doesn’t rely on substances. My #1 priority is guiding you through...
I provide the same compassionate, insightful therapy that I have provided my patients at Huntington Hospital for the past 18 years. I help people cope with life events, and in particular help them deal with medical problems they are facing. I also help the families of clients, who have medical and psychosocial issues. I work in a warm, accepting manner, to help people cope with life's challenge...
I, too, have found myself in troubling times on occasion during my life, and have been most fortunate when I have good people on my side when I am having a problem. As different as we all are, we all run into tough times and it can be helpful then to have someone on our side. People often comment that they find me to be non-judgmental and easy to connect with. Much of that stems from how I thin...
( English | español ) I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specialized in the treatment of depression, stress, anxiety, traumatic experiences, immigration, acculturation/culture shock, and self-esteem. My experience includes working with individuals and families struggling to adapt to changes in their lives, relational conflicts, school/work challenges, and those trying to heal from...
As a therapist, I seek to join my clients in the creative process of therapy, to come up with helpful solutions to ease their struggles and bring more joy back into their lives. We walk together through the fog in search of pockets of sunshine. I strive to not only see my clients’ emotional health, but also their physical, spiritual, and relational health, looking to each for clues that might h...
Randy has arrived at the career he was always meant to have-helping others live well. He served over 21 years in the Air Force in the enlisted ranks and officer ranks. He then worked for a number of companies supporting various Intelligence Agencies. In 2012, he went back to school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore for his Master's in Social Work, graduating in 2014. Randy is a proud fat...
