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 hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create t...
Hi, it is so nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor's Degree from Rowan University in Psychology and a Master's Degree from Rutgers University in Clinical Social Work. I take a modern approach to talk therapy and believe that most problems can be worked through by talking it out together. I am skilled in psychoanalytic counseling and the humanistic...
It is tempting to go into discussing treatment modalities, symptomology, and diagnosis. You can see that on the rest of my profile though so let's talk about some other aspects not identified in a drop down list. I am a down to earth person who uses empathy, compassion, and expertise in my approach to client care. I have experience in in-patient, outpatient, and community settings which helps m...
I work with people who feel overwhelmed--by work, big transitions, relationships, family, life. My approach is gentle, non-judgmental, and deep. I enjoy helping clients become more fully aware of themselves and of the patterns that hold them back in life, and working with them to feel more grounded and connected with themselves and with others. Many of my clients are people who are in helping...
I offer expert, compassionate, individualized counseling to help clients find insight into their feelings, behavior and relationships. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with adjustment and anger issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, problem-solving and challenges in life. My background is in providing services for those with extensive men...
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I am considered a Functional Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of a dysfunction instead of just offering a band-aid, such as a Prescription! I use a holistic approach to all aspects of your health, whether physical, emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you...
I received my Master's in Social Work, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in 1999. I then trained at Jewish Family Services where I practiced for 11 years, seeing children, adults and families. In 2009, I began work at the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt where I received extensive training in the Maudsley Method/ Family Based Therapy Approach to treating Anorexia in...
I am dedicated to working with individuals who are are seeking support, understanding, and new strategies for healing. My expertise is working with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the military, substance abuse, crisis and low self-esteem, women's issues, and co-occurring mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. My specialty is assisting clients to h...
I am motivated and committed to assisting clients in reaching their greatest and most powerful life success outcomes, by providing therapeutic and coaching services that ensure optimal mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance abuse. I work mostly with an adult population but will provide services to adolescents. I also work...
My professional background has been built on working with teenagers and young adults. In today's world, people migrate more than ever before and settle down later in life than previous generations have done. These new trends have opened the doors to redefining how we relate to one another and to increasing the number of social connections. Whether we are dealing with anxiety, depression, low...
Mind and Body Counseling Associates is accepting new patients. We are Reno's cutting edge counseling service providing a variety of psychological services to our patients in a beautiful, relaxing, and non-judgmental environment. It is our belief that the mind and body are inextricably connected. Using that concept as our foundation for healing, we approach each individual by assessing your...
Intimacy in relationships can create a push-pull experience, often leaving couples at a loss for how to maintain healthy connection. Your relationship may feel empty, chore-laden and miss that spark you once felt with each other. You may long for the early days when love and sex seemed easy and effortless. Using the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy along with mindfulness techniques, I can hel...
In holding the Eastern-based philosophy that sees every human as inherently whole and brilliantly sane, I believe that every pain we carry--at its source--shares the wisdom of how to heal it. Supporting you in connecting more directly to your experience, to inhabit your body, and compassionately navigate the sometimes complex layers of this space can allow for reintegration of parts of yourself...
Are you the concerned parent of a teen or young adult who is struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you or your loved one experiencing escalating emotional distress, conflicts at home or concerns about school? Help is here! I specialize in working with teens and young adults ages 13-30. The post-high school years may also be a time of adjustment, lack of direction and distress. I am committ...
*Taking new clients and offering an outdoor private garden setting, or video. Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples. When relevant, I incorporate somatic (body) and mindfulness approaches, including EMDR -- an evidence-based approach to working with anxiety a...
