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
Sometimes life gives us challenges that we are not meant to face alone. If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, sadness, confusion, feeling overwhelmed, pressure, or other difficult emotions and situations, I'm here to help. My goal is to help you live an authentic and fulfilling life that is worth living. I have specific interest and specialty in working with children, adolescents, and adult...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy for a variety of clinical issues from psychodynamic and family systems perspectives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, abuse recovery (sexual, physical and emotional), relationship problems, adults and adolescents. I have a passion to work with hurting people and find it a...
Your anxiety is at an all time high. There are so many layers to it, so much stress, it's hard to concentrate. You may be using substances more to help forget about it all. Your anxiety leads to sadness, or frustration, or anger and it is relentless. If only there was a way to turn off all of the thoughts. It's affecting your relationships, your sleep, and your happiness. You may be thinking th...
*I only offer video sessions*Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. I work with people struggling with a variety of life issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, difficult life transitions, LGBTQ, sexual assault/abuse, gender identity, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Complex Trauma. I use evidence-based therapies with a foundation in Mindfulness (Acceptance and...
Angela is a compassionate counselor who works with a diverse population of clients. She enjoys and is versed in working with people of different cultures and religions. She has 17 years of experience working at the Ok. Dept. of Corrections as a Case Mgr, Unit Mgr, and Psych Clinician so she is diverse in helping those who have suffered hardships without judgement. She is here to help you along...
I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2014 and my undergraduate in social work from St. Cloud State in 2000. I also earned my certificate in play therapy from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, school social work, and child welfare. I have spent my career working...
As owner and clinical director of Amber Creek Counseling, I have the ability to help that goes beyond my own clinical abilities. I love my job and as a therapist I want to work with everyone, but I understand that my schedule does not match with everyone. With a whole team of trusted mental health providers at our disposal we can work together to find you a clinician that will fit perfectly wit...
Welcome to Great Plains Psychological Services, serving Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding community since 1992. Our experienced team of skilled professionals is committed to providing the highest quality counseling and mental health services for adults, children and adolescents. Our staff is highly qualified and consists of doctorate-level psychologists, master's level social workers and...
I help anxious perfectionists, stressed out over-achievers, and women struggling with confidence and self-esteem. Feeling constantly on edge, tense, and keyed up? Maybe you've experienced panic attacks and they're stopping you from enjoying life? You're stressed out and worried that you might "snap" at any moment. It's taking a toll on your family, relationships, and quality of life. If so, I c...
My office is conveniently located in the center of downtown, Amherst. I am trauma informed, and I approach treatment utilizing a social justice framework. My work is relationship based and culturally responsive. I address issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class oppression fluidly, and integrate identity development and social position in treatment. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic ...
I’m a queer identified, LGBTQ affirming, integrative therapist and invite you to bring your whole self to therapy. I help clients reduce symptoms and distress, increase resilience and self-confidence and develop fulfilling, meaningful relationships. My work is guided by the belief that within the context of a safe, compassionate therapeutic relationship all people have the capacity to heal and...
God has a plan- a hope filled plan- for each of us. Sometimes we forget this or find it difficult to believe. Sometimes we may even feel we don't deserve it. I became a counselor to walk alongside people- believers and non-believers alike- as they confront any issues or situations that may be preventing them from living out the plan God has for them. I work with older adolescents and adults,...
My name is Emily Irwin, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I am grateful that you have found my practice, Marga Road. I would be honored to work with you or your child/teen on a path to healing, making change, feeling less anxious or sad, and experiencing less suffering. Within my practice, I offer three types of services: 1:1 and small group counseling for children, teens and...
Life's transitions can create stress, uncertainty, and disconnection from yourself and those around you. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you identify your strengths, build your sense of self and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. I provide psychotherapy for adults and couples and my areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress,...
These are challenging times. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry, or confused, you are not alone. The challenges you had before from work, relationships, health issues, or loss may seem even harder now. You might be asking the bigger questions in life, too, trying to make sense of what is happening now. You do not have to go through this by yourself. We will work together ...
