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 a licensed mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience in the field. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life change issues It is my belief that sometimes just having an objective person to talk to is all a person needs to realize his or her potential, inner conflicts and increase self esteem. As a first generation American to immigrant...
I believe in creating a safe place for you to share your fears, frustrations and goals. I want you to feel understood and confident about moving forward. My work is focused on individuals living with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and those struggling with life transitions related to various issues. Let me help as I have been there too. I believe each person is different and as such I wo...
Pursing emotional and behavioral health isn't just meant to improve our lives, it's meant to change how we function in the world. The changes we make can spark change in our relationships, jobs, families and community. If only change was easy! Change often comes during times of pressure and struggle. Therapy is a tool to help you address these barriers head on and unearth skills and strengths n...
I'm an individual and family therapist, and substance use disorder counselor. I work with people experiencing substance use issues leading to difficulty anywhere in their family system. My education and 12 years' experience makes me uniquely able to support teens and adults as they recognize and manage the impact of their substance use on their world. Apart from SUD issues, I also support paren...
Depression, anxiety, and trauma can leave you feeling emotionally stuck. I provide a safe, warm, welcoming environment to help you heal and move towards a move peaceful and fulfilling life. We will work together to unravel the past and to develop skills and strategies to have successful and emotionally satisfying relationships with yourself and others. You can expect an honest, respectful, and...
If you’re someone who experienced a difficult childhood/early adulthood, I can probably guess a bit about you. You’re painfully hard on yourself…You feel like you are going crazy…You feel like you can’t trust yourself or anyone else and you wonder when those sleepless nights will ever end. There is another way! You can start to believe that you are ENOUGH and you MATTER! I will help you to...
Being a woman in America in 2020 is not easy. A mentor of mine once said that she did not envy my experience as a woman today. She grew up in a different time, a time when she was expected to be a good mother for her children and a responsible homemaker for her husband. Today, beyond these roles, there is a subtle, quiet undercurrent of expectations including, but by no means limited to, being ...
Life is full of challenges, but they don't have to put you on the sidelines. Instead, conflict can be an opportunity to better understand yourself and your direction. I believe that each of us have the answers we need, and I can help you access your intrinsic wisdom. No matter what you are going through, I will serve as a guide to you in your journey of growth. I will help you maximize your...
My orientation toward counseling is a strengths based approach, where focusing on resiliency and building upon one's abilities are an essential part of managing conflict and confusion. I believe that the therapeutic process has the ability to empower us to gain insight and create new possibilities, allowing us to work through patterns of thinking and behavior to establish more productive coping...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have over 15 years of experience working with with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have a special interest in working with individuals who have a history of trauma. I take an individualized, holistic approach with each of my clients, using a mind-body-spirit approach along with the creative arts, symbolism and narrative...
Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed or just feeling stuck, you do not have to go through it alone. I can help you overcome challenges, fears and negative thought patterns preventing you from becoming your best self. I have 11 years experience working with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence. I utilize treatment modalities such as CBT,...
I have experience in treating Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Problems. I can help you increase your self-esteem and work through any body image issue that may be challenging your patience. I truly understand anxiety, codependency, health issues, relationship issues, women specific issues, as well stress management problems, depression and post-partum depressive disorders. I am commit...
It is my call in life to create a safe place to learn why you think or behave the way you do...To learn tools and skills to deal with your negative thoughts and any destructive behaviors. We can all learn to establish healthy, positive relationships. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting environment where your thoughts, actions and feelings can be explored. Throughout the counseling proc...
Our fundamental belief is that everyone is deserving and capable of achieving health, happiness, productivity, and personal wellness goals. Professional psychotherapy, counseling sessions, and behavioral therapy (ABA Therapy) services are available for individuals, families, and groups. We work with children, teenagers, and adults on concerns that range from temporary upsets to problems of a...
Nirmala Bijraj is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Nirmala's style of therapy is eclectic drawing from different theories and modalities which centers on what works best for the client. She has a lot of experience to draw from, having worked for non-profits and private practice in the past. Nirmala was born in South America and lived in Canada before...
