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
As a licensed psychoanalyst and experienced psychotherapist, I will provide you with a safe, trusting, and confidential relationship in which we explore and achieve meaningful solutions for your concerns. I will help you identify and resolve difficulties that obstruct your way forward. Together we will make your journey through the healing process less complex and more rewarding. In my practice...
I provide therapy for children dealing with emotional and behavioral issues, adolescents dealing with life transitions, and adults seeking emotional support and guidance. I have a strong passion for the work I do. Clients find me warm, caring and genuine. I create an atmosphere of safety that allows space for sharing and exploration. I will stimulate, challenge, and support you throughout the...
The focus of this practice is structured to support all adults including educational professionals who are experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, depression and major life change. Working through life changing experiences, no matter how great or small, can be difficult especially when navigating multiple situations at once. I use a variety of resources including blogs, authors, TED talks and...
I am a licensed mental health therapist with a lot of experience working with children and teens (and their families), young adults, and adult women. If you or your child is experiencing social and emotional difficulties, or life is feeling challenging, or "not quite right", I invite you to contact me to decide if therapy would make sense for you at this moment. I have specialized training in t...
Mitch is a clinical mental health counselor and a certified school counselor. With experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds, Mitch sees the inherent worth of all human beings and helps clients discover or clarify that worth in themselves. He is a respectful, active listener who quickly builds a safe space to flesh out stories, values, doubts,...
I've been practicing for 45 years and directed a large training program for 35 of those years. I continue to practice because I love working with people who are on their quest. For more information from my client's perspectives, go to Yelp and find Bernie Carter MFT in Mill Valley, CA...
Life is not easy to navigate all the time. You may be struggling with chronic issues or just need support through a stressful time. Maybe you are struggling to find balance or looking to make changes. Whatever your situation is give yourself the opportunity to live your best life. In practice I take a humanistic approach using various techniques which are determined by my client's needs. I beli...
Do you feel as though your life is not where you want it to be? Are you worried about your relationship, children, career or health? Perhaps you feel self-doubt and anxiety are hijacking your life and you're not sure how to get back on track. I'm an experienced psychotherapist who can help guide you toward the change you are looking for. My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, supportive pla...
Are you a woman seeking professional counseling services tailored to your unique needs? I am here to help you and your loved ones with personal growth, self-empowerment and general life satisfaction through counseling. Whether you're sad, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, my services are here to guide and support you in better understanding your issues and working through them. I specialize in...
NUhope Is a university-based community counseling clinic that provides quality psychological assessment as well as affordable counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in need in our community. We are a training clinic for doctoral students in counseling psychology at Northwest University. Working with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan, we are responsive to ...
My counseling approach is flexible and integrative, based on individual needs, symptoms, and goals. Whatever the situation, we will work collaboratively to attain confidence, growth, and the change you are seeking. I strive to assist those seeking support for life's challenging situations and to provide practical solutions. We will work together to help you gain a new perspective along with the...
Finding a therapist is not an easy process but hopefully you'll find it worthy of the effort :) Once you connect to your strengths and needs and learn some healthy ways to cope you'll be able to claim your life back. Whether you are dealing with a new stressor or a lifetime of hurt we will find a way through it together. More about Andrea: Andrea has been in the counseling field for over 20 yea...
I am known for my positive outlook on life and my affinity for people. Whether you are choosing to move in a more positive direction in your life, going through crisis, or recovering from past trauma, I will work side by side with you guide you through change at your own pace. I have experience in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting, acculturation, and crisis intervention. My treatm...
Are you ready to stop letting that past hurt control your life? I welcome a client who is aware of being in pain but doesn't understand what it's about, how it got there, or how to heal the pain. One who is sick and tired of the struggle and that things never change. I know their pain isn't hopeless nor does it have to be permanent. I have great respect for my clients who risk the vulnerability...
Are you wanting to change old patterns of relating to your family, your partner, your kids, or your friends? Are you tired of being stuck in the same cycles of worry, fear, sadness, or anger? If so, now is the time to invest in yourself and make your life better. As a compassionate and direct therapist, I incorporate your values, unique life history, and the layers of your identity into the wor...
