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
Different problems force us to take stock in who we are and how we are living. We struggle through anxiety, sadness, trauma, loneliness; some of us have used unhealthy coping mechanisms to get by. Eventually, we come to learn that asking for help is one of the most powerful actions we can take. Our relationships shape us. Treatment is formulated and applied specifically to your presenting probl...
I am passionate in assisting individuals, children, teens, families and couples to strive for their best self by making use of their strengths and encouraging compassion. Life and relationships are full of challenging, yet rewarding transitions. These transitions provide an opportunity to better understand ourselves and to strengthen our relationships. When we recognize and understand our patte...
With over 25 years of experience as a Therapist and Life Coach, I draw on a broad variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be best for each client. I work with clients to help identify areas where they are blocked, show them how to get moving and set and reach their goals in work, relationships and life. We will then build on your strengths and passions, and guide you in...
I believe that therapy is about helping you transition from where you currently find yourself in life and working towards where you want to be, reaching your most authentic self. I am committed to creating a warm, inviting and emphatic atmosphere where you may feel empowered to take charge of your life. Our process together will be one where you feel comfortable opening up to me, and together, ...
Are you or your child constantly angry at the way things are going? Your relationships with family and friends are suffering. There are times you feel your child is out of control or needs something you cannot give them. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed trying to be the parent you know you want to be. Or maybe you are going through something else entirely. No matter what it is, I will come...
As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals to help them work through their problems by providing a supportive environment, focusing on their immediate issues as well as addressing unresolved issues from the past. My goal is to help my clients better understand the causes of their problems and how to effectively overcome them, develop better self-awareness and self-acceptance, form healthier...
I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helpi...
My specialty centers around working with families with managing relationship challenges. I have 10+ years of experience working with children, teens, and parents to navigate the issues that surface as children begin to break away from parents to discover their own identity. I also work with couples to learn to cohabitate as they begin to discover each others' differences that can often create...
Do you experience persistent worry? Does this worry give you a sense of doom and sadness; anticipating and expecting the worse? Frequent trips to the ER or Primary Care doctor, only to be told "nothing is wrong." Do you avoid people and places because of judgement, and left with ruminating thoughts that for every panic attack I have, this could be the LAST? Hello my name is Tanea Bryant, and at...
First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are well during this challenging and frightening time. There is no set pattern for how each of us is handling this crisis. There is no right or wrong way to react. We are still dealing with unknowns including the safety of each other while we ponder the sanctity of life itself., Some days we can escape to lighter thoughts while other days can f...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced working with varied issues and populations. At your initial appointment, we will spend time exploring the issues you'd like to address and your goals for your future. We'll begin planning how we can accomplish these goals together during therapy. My aim is for you to leave your first appointment feeling comfortable in the therapeutic setting an...
With 16 years experience and a focus in helping families and youth with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral/school challenges, ASD, etc, I understand the importance of individualizing therapy to best fit the unique needs of each client. We start with a free consultation by phone, where we discuss therapeutic goals and strategies we can utilize to improve you and or your family's life and...
Eating disorders are isolating. Your world has felt minimized to the endless loop of anxiety around what you eat and when. You’ve found yourself avoiding friends and family, canceling plans, and just struggling to get through the day. It feels hard to develop any sort of peace with yourself in a culture that is so intent on reminding you your body is wrong. It’s hard to even remember what it fe...
If you need strategies to navigate the maze of infidelity, disconnection, or the dreaded "roommate" dynamic, call me! Over the last 20+ years as an LPC, I have guided many couples back to intimacy, trust, and reconnection. Maybe I can help you too. I offer both in-office and video appointments Monday through Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Regardless of your relationship status, I ...
I became a therapist because I want to join with clients as they heal from pain and trauma. People need support for many reasons, some relatively simple and some so complicated as to seem unbearable. Psychotherapy is not only for people with severe illnesses or trauma but for people who feel stuck with their relationships, their careers, their friendships or have experiences that have a major...
