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 am here to help you reach your goals. I connect with individuals and help them achieve goals such as "decrease anxiety," "create healthy boundaries," "forgive," "heal from past trauma", and "grieve." I am a supportive encourager and my therapy space is a safe and judgement free place for you to explore your goals and take the necessary steps to achieve the life you want. I believe our...
( English | español ) I speak Spanish and English, and I provide marriage counseling, counseling for anxiety, depression, sex addiction, and other life issues. I specialize in Christian counseling, but I welcome people of all races and nationalities to work on issues that are common to all of us. While I wait to be approved to accept insurance, I am accepting clients for $ 45 for the first...
We are a group of telehealth therapist. All clinician's are Master's level educated with experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. We specialize in working with young adults and adults experiencing difficulties transitioning from one area of life into another area of life i.e. high school to work world, changing jobs, anxiety, working through stress, grief and loss, depression,...
My goal is to light the way for my patients to get out of the dark and troubling places that may be hindering them from moving forward. My commitment is to help you restore hope, find peace and redirect your path to feel motivated and confident in your life. I am compassionate, but also direct to challenge the barriers that may be blocking from forward movement. I try to help you find your...
Trauma, divorce, life transitions, co-parenting issues. You may be experiencing sleep issues, emotional numbness, lack of interest in activities, and lack of energy. Many times there is also guilt associated with any one of these occurrences. With the correct treatment, you don't have to feel this way any longer. You want to be able to feel again - to not only have numb or angry as emotions. Yo...
My therapeutic approach is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your past, present, and future. I combine techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and meditation into my sessions. I am familiar with working with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trau...
A highly-skilled, compassionate, and engaging professional, I will provide you with exceptional care and work with you to effectively address the issues which bring you to treatment. My personality, combined with my varied work experience, will ensure that you will have a safe and comfortable environment to explore and address the challenges in front of you. With over a decade of experience in ...
Do you desire greater connection, clarity, creativity and fulfillment? You CAN thrive in love, family, work, play and service in line with your values and goals. Let's create a safe and secure relationship in which you can reveal strengths and vulnerabilities, explore new ideas, and practice new skills as you move toward your goals. My approach is insight- and action-oriented, attachment-based,...
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behavio...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual and couples therapy exclusively at my private practice, Two Willows Counseling, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Among my areas of expertise are eating disorders, mood disorders and trauma. I'm an interactive, cognitive behavioral therapist, and my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback, along with thoughtful a...
My focus is working with women to strengthen awareness and improve their self-confidence and relationships. Day to day life is filled with stress and sometimes we get caught up in trying to get everything done and then neglect ourselves. I strive to help my clients develop mindfulness and healthy communication in order to nurture themselves and the people in their lives. I specialize in materna...
Too often, past trauma and accumulated stress distance us from our core selves, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, as well as behavioral issues in children. My goal is to provide a safe and warm relationship where you can reconnect with that core self. I am a Registered Dance/ Movement Therapist, trained in both traditional and body-focused methods of counseling, an...
My therapy approach is client-centered, compassionate, honoring of your values and lived experiences, and focused on the changes you would like to make in your life. I draw from Narrative Therapy practices and Solution-Focused principles to support you in re-writing your personal story and overcoming the challenges that keep you feeling stuck. I offer in-person and online therapy for individual...
Aloha! I am certified in Brainspotting, which is a proven modality that quickly and permanently heals trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, as well as many other issues. I have also been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a proven modality to help trauma survivors. I have also been trained in art therapy. Life is full of challenges, and at one point or anothe...
“What if I miss up?” “If I don’t do well on this report/presentation I will get fired and then I will lose my home.” “If it’s not perfect then it’s not good enough, I’m not good enough.” Do these thoughts remind you of anything? This is what anxiety sounds like, a cycle of thoughts that lead to feelings of exhaustion, fear and loss of control. Anxiety can also lead to loss of relationships,...
