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
If you need to find or regain a sense of joy, purpose, or flow in your daily life, I want to help. Whether you struggle with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma or a difficult relationship or situation, I am ready to help you find your path forward. I have some specialized skills and knowledge working with elders and their family members around issues that arise in the golden years from a decade...
I believe the most effective therapists are those that are genuine, caring and always put their clients needs first. I have years of experience working with Addiction, Mental Health, and Families. I pride myself in being honest, trustworthy, patient, dedicated, compassionate, insightful, organized, personable, and optimistic. My desire to deeply understand problems, situations, and people led m...
If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress in your life I am here to help you along your journey of developing healthy and effective coping skills to take back control of your life and achieve your personal goals. My goal is to help you discover a new outlook in life that will decrease your stress and find the happiness you deserve. I work with adults, adolescents, and children to find solutions ...
I offer Indvidual, Couples and Family Psychotherapy, in English and Spanish. I honor the principles of compassion, openness, acceptance, non judgment, equality for all. I use inquiry and mindfulness of emotions, thoughts and body to welcome and receive what wants to be seen; consider the multigenerational, biological, psychosocial and internal aspects of the human being as a way to better...
Are you struggling with life balance since your loved one has become ill? Are you now caring for an aging parent that didn't take care of you? Is talking with your family about your aging loved one challenging or stressful? As we age, so do our families of origin. Sometimes we are called back to our families of origin to help aging family members - like our siblings or parents. This can be...
Are you looking for a therapist who will help you (or your child) make meaningful emotional and behavioral changes? Are you looking for a therapist who offers more than a place to vent, and will teach practical skills for addressing issues including anxiety and depression? I am a good fit for you if you're hoping to learn evidence-based strategies for regulating emotions, managing anxiety, or...
I help individuals overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, work stress, and unresolved grief. I often work with creative people and high achieving individuals in tech. I specialize in men's issues across adulthood and frequently help men connect to their emotional intelligence and their capacity for depth in relationships. I welcome people of all backgrounds and...
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within. I specialize in getting you to your desired...
Hi, I'm Lisa Hrycushko, and I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, and children work through a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, academic and career concerns, grief, abuse, trauma, and other behavioral issues. I am trained in college and community counseling, as well as play therapy. I have clinical experience in private practice, as well as undergraduate,...
Are you feeling so much emotion inside and don't know how to even begin? Is everything starting to cave in and you keep reacting and caught up in the same drama and situation over and over? Do you wake up dreading the day and just want to stay in bed? You don't have to keep being stuck in this rabbit hole and cycle. You CAN get control back and start changing your life. I'll help you slow thing...
"Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" is an old-time idiom that mean individuals need to do what they need to do to help themselves, which is very true; however, it is also true that one individual may not be as resilient as the next individual. Not everyone is capable of dealing with the hard blows life throws at them on their own. As a therapist, it is my passion to help you learn how to work...
I work with couples and individuals, and welcome the LGBTQ community. My therapeutic goals are to teach couples effective communication, rather than act as a referee. I provide education and teach skills that clients continue to use, to keep communication on track, including emotional regulation. When partners are in an emotionally heightened state, it is difficult to communicate effectively. I...
My greatest desire is for you to flourish and be free. Change is always difficult - even good change. If you need support during any transitional phase of life, I am happy to help. I have specific training and experience in many realms, including: young adult transitions & adjustment, depression & anxiety, mothering & post-partum, parenting children with disabilities, trauma & abuse, gender...
*Now seeing clients via telehealth* I strive to support clients in their process towards better relationships with themselves and others. In working collaboratively with clients towards their goals; I have the honor to witness the vulnerability and courage clients have to explore, learn and better understand who they are and how their strengths, struggles and talents support them, and at times,...
In my practice, the goal of therapy is to allow you a safe space in which we can identify and clear away barriers, while developing a pathway to your best self. Each individual is unique in their needs, and the definition of "best" will vary. Therapeutic goals will be a collaboration between you and I. My hope is to provide guidance and support, as you learn how to access parts of yourself that...
