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
( English | español ) Are you struggling with life transitions, facing anxiety, substance use and/or the challenges that past trauma has inflicted on you? I would like to assist you in attaining clarity of mind, and freeing your body of anxiety and negative thoughts that are holding you back from being your true self. I am a Spanish speaking therapist that primarily uses EMDR (Eye Movement...
My vision for therapy is to help you enhance your quality of life driven by intrinsic values and authenticity. Although many internal and external roadblocks can impinge on these essential features of a life worth living, my role is to help you move and/or work through them. Through balancing emotional processing and skills development/problem solving, I help empower you to change what you can,...
Often when we are struggling with a concern or difficulty in living, we can't help but feel as if we are stuck in a pattern that feels too daunting to make our way out of, even if we have a sense of what it takes to live differently. These patterns frequently maintain themselves in large part because of a lack of resources -- whether it is time, strained relationships, or unmet needs. Attemptin...
I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals who are struggling with relationships, mood changes, or addiction. I help people understand their feelings so that they can begin to make practical changes in their lives. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, and I often use my many years of experience to quickly zero in on solutions that work. I interv...
Therapy can initially be intimidating and unfamiliar, which is why I aim to create a safe space for my clients to express their emotions, experiences, and challenges. I believe a non-judgmental environment and a trusting relationship are fundamental in fostering the therapeutic alliance. In the therapy process, I invite my clients to engage in exploration to help them gain insight into their...
You’re still not convinced that you want to come to therapy. Here you are, scrolling through profiles, unsure and undecided. It’s not that you have it all together, or that your life is entirely in shambles, but things just feel off, and likely they have for a while. Something’s missing, and whether it’s heartbreak from past relationships, struggles in your current ones or heartache when you st...
Everyday life is a challenge and situations occur that make it more difficult. Families can be problematic, growing-up is challenging for the adolescent and parents, relationships are difficult, grief is painful, jobs can be strenuous, financial worries weigh heavy, medical problems can wear us down and the list goes on. If life challenges have caused you to experience less pleasure, more sadne...
HOPE CAN BE HARD TO COME BY IN TIMES OF DAILY STRUGGLES AND DISTRESS. But it’s also what keeps us walking down the hallways of life toward healing and relief. My goal has always been to help others find hope for their future. Hope when life brings challenges, hope despite the past, hope in the present, and hope for what’s to come. I believe every person has the ability to overcome and heal with...
I enjoy working with adults and younger adults who are interested in doing deep, introspective work who are not afraid to be challenged in a compassionate manner. Clients who are drawn to me tend to be interested in getting curious about themselves and exploring the complex, difficult emotions that we all feel sometimes. I typically work with depression, anxiety, self worth, self esteem, and I...
Everyone seeks the feeling of being understood and accepted, but sometimes we become comfortable with being unhappy. As a therapist, my goal is to provide empathy, support, safety, and cultural sensitivity. I will assist in helping you work through various issues to achieve a more productive approach to the way you think, make decisions, and relate to others. I believe that therapy is a...
The mission of The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) is to provide low cost comprehensive mental health services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families throughout Los Angeles County, and to provide training for associates and trainees who are working towards licensure in the mental health field. Since our founding, we have become The Maple Counseling Center, and have expanded programs t...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or depressed? You are not alone. Many people like yourself are working through trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anger management or other behavioral issues like ADD, ADHD or ODD. I have witnessed successes both professionally and personally working with people who have experienced these conditions. I use person-cente...
Hello, I am Kyla Davis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with children, and adolescents with a history of trauma, abuse, abandonment, neglect, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. In addition to my extensive experience working with children, I also have experience working with adults, unmarried and married couples, and families experiencing...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adolescents and adults ages 10 and up. I utilize a wide range of approaches tailored to my clients’ unique needs. These therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Inner Child Processing, and Mindfulness. I treat a variety of presenting problems including, but not limited to,...
**During COVID-19: Phone or In-Office Appts/Discounted Rates for Morning or Phone Appts** It is a sign of strength and courage to ask for support. Life is full of unpredictable twists and turns and having some encouragement along the way can be very helpful. I enjoy working with all ages, cultures and those experiencing a wide range of challenges. My specialties are in working with children and...
