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 specialize on active and retired first responders (police, fire fighters, EMS, paramedics), ER staff, correctional officers, other law enforcement, active duty and combat vets. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed independent substance abuse counselor (LISAC), national certified counselor (NCC), clinically certified forensic counselor (NFC), trauma and anger therapist. My...
**Not currently accepting new referrals** I specialize in adult mental health and have practiced in a variety of clinical settings throughout my career. These settings range from inpatient acute care hospitals to outpatient community based counseling centers. I have extensive knowledge of the managed care industry and feel this has enhanced my patient advocacy skills, increasing my ability to h...
People often believe the myth that therapy is just clients talking about their problems, the reality is much more complex! I love my work, because people show up with courage amid the difficulty of life to share honestly about the things that matter most deeply to them. In return, I offer engaged presence, kindness, and new ideas to those who bravely share their inspiring, beautiful, wounded,...
In-network w/Exceedent, Dean, Healthscope & Ascension BC/BS. I specialize in maternal mental health and supporting health care professionals. My clients are bright, sensitive & successful people who struggle with stress management, anxiety/depression & work-life balance. They describe themselves as not always having time for self-care, juggling too many roles & feeling overwhelmed and burned ou...
Proficient in treating EATING DISORDERS, SELF-HARM, and ANXIETY disorders. Everyone deserves peace in their lives but often times experience fear and self-doubt from difficult experiences or perhaps invalidating environments. I have had the dream of becoming a therapist since I was in high school, and I am grateful to be living my dream as a helper. My counseling approach involves genuineness,...
We are a team of therapists ready to help you not just survive, but actually THRIVE in life. We generally take a Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology approach to helping our clients. Together we will identify your own, unique strengths and use them in order to overcome lifeʻs inevitable challenges. We emphasize that in order to make lasting changes we must stay motivated over a long period of...
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years experience providing counseling to children, teens, adults and families. My mission is to provide help, hope and healing to you and your family through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or your loved ones, my goal is to always encourage, support and help you navigate th...
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration and sustaining change. I use a multicultural understanding of human behavior to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients for more accessibility. I integrate mindfulness in sessions to encourage self awareness. I am available to my clients between sessions...
Be safe! Easy online video counseling available so you can take of your mind and your body! Tired of trying yet it never seems to be working out? You think all the time and never seem to have a time that you're not tired or anxious? You want to feel good and be able to make it through the day. You want to feel motivated & not feel upset all the time about things now & the past. I am strengths...
Most of us just want to experience contentment and peace in our lives but sometimes we feel stuck and have difficulty seeing anything but personal problems. Therapy is not to fix but to come alongside, provide validating empathy and assist with acquiring the necessary tools for finding new direction. Seeing others reach their full potential is my passion, using eclectic techniques from evidence...
It does not matter what you may be facing, you should not do it alone! I strongly believe every person can grow and change. Therefore, as a therapist, I actively strive to see minds renewed and lives restored. I seek to empower, advocate and give every client the tools to create new life structures. Although maintaining professionalism and ethical boundaries, my approach is very realistic, orga...
Aloha! I am a bilingual (Tagalog & English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Honolulu with over 8 years of experience. My experience involves working with individuals with mild to severe and persistent mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia,PTSD, and Substance Abuse). I have also worked with individuals with a wide range of issues including anxiety,...
( English | español ) There are some moments in life that are especially challenging, problems can be both confusing and overwhelming. Therapy can help you manage your emotions, address difficult issues, understand feelings, thoughts & behaviors, and implement coping skills, so that you can have the life you deserve. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a multicultural background...
Taking the initial step to attend counseling is not always easy and I have a profound respect for those who ask for help. My primary focus is on helping couples and working with families including children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Gottman trained couples therapist and use Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my foundation for helping couples get...
I provide empirically supported treatment to help clients address depression, anxiety, and other common psychological concerns. I also work with clients navigating significant life, career, and health transitions. My primary approach to treatment combines cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and narrative therapy strategies. My goals in therapy are to establish a strong therapeutic relationship...
