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
Nikole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a credentialed clinician with NBCC. She has a passion and heart for mental and behavioral health. It is her desire to be able to provide a safe environment for her clients and families by helping them feel empowered through the therapeutic process. Nikole assists her clients' by teaching and providing tools using evidence based solution- focused...
We all have the power to chart courses towards more satisfying futures. My practice provides a supportive setting in which to construct a meaningful future in line with your values. Whether you want to reduce or eliminate your use of substances, figure out how to caringly and firmly approach a loved one whose substance use concerns you, better manage stress, or achieve relief from anxiety or...
My passion in life is helping people find the light when they are in a dark place. During tough times, we need that outside person to help by meeting us where we are and guiding us where we need to be. I offer individual therapy for teens and adults, play therapy for children ages 5-12, and faith based therapy. My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, with each clien...
Sometimes we come to a season in which we realize that our current ways of dealing with past trauma, connecting with people, or balancing life stressors just aren't working anymore. I am passionate about creating safe space within the counseling relationship to explore the circumstances that prompt us to reach out for help. It is my joy to help individuals tell their story, develop tools to use...
Hey there :) Really glad you've stopped by here! I'm Rebecca, founder and psychotherapist of RKG Psychotherapy. Times are super strange right now, and this isn't something you should have to handle without some support along the way. For a lot of us, this constant atmosphere of stress and uncertainty can feel unbearable at times. Our usual "outlets" aren't as accessible; which makes this a grea...
Our sense of distress may be magnified during this time of social isolation and uncertainty. Feelings of loss may come up for you, as worry, fear, sadness or loneliness. I am available for phone or video consultations using Zoom. Starting June 29, we can meet face-to-face in my Middleburg office, with masks until seated 6 feet apart. Please know that you are not alone. As a hospice social worke...
Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality service to meet your goals in therapy and life. We believe that a client-centered approach to treatment offers you the chance for self-exploration, identification of personal strengths, and accomplishments of personal goals. Each individual develops their own unique treatment plan based on presenting issues or concerns. We offer both brief ...
I received my master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University and bachelor's degree in psychology from Kent State. I have experience working with at-risk youth and their families in individual and group counseling settings. My treatment areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, parenting, behavioral issues, social skills, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and...
Marcos founded his practice because he wanted to give individuals/couples who struggle with addiction/anger a place where they feel safe to be deeply seen. Marcos noticed that in his own personal struggles with addiction and anger he had a deep desire to numb the pain of his underlying problems and as a result of suppressing these issues they eventually manifested in his life in the form of...
In Helping my clients achieve a life worth living; it is my goal to provide a positive, nurturing environment that is safe and consistent where clients are valued, heard, understood and accepted. In this environment, clients are able to honestly face themselves, their situations and move toward freedom, fulfillment and contentment. Through this relationship, people are able to grow in their...
Your 20s and 30s are an important time of self-determination. If you're feeling stuck or lost, I can help you develop the tools and insights you need to enjoy this time of your life. I specialize in helping high achievers-- young professionals and grad students with academic and workplace adjustment, anxiety, burnout and stress management, multicultural stressors, and relationship and sexual...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Lafayette area, and have been practicing in the field for 15 years. My experience ranges from working with children to older adults, who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or who may be going through a transition in life, and need a little extra guidance to help them through. I have experience in working in the foster care and men...
COVID-19 hit and all of the sudden the coping mechanisms that used to work were not available or were no longer working. It’s likely that the feelings that have surfaced are a direct result of your current world circumstances colliding with past beliefs that just got reactivated. As a trained EMDR therapist, I can help you decrease the emotional stress attached to negative beliefs and improve y...
Are attempts to control your fertility completely stressing you out? Do you experience anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sadness, or hopelessness related to fertility? Does your desire to build a family overwhelm your thoughts? Do you have difficulty engaging in meaningful relationships and enjoyable activities? Or perhaps you are feeling isolated or living in quiet shame? If any of these soun...
I understand that for many, therapy can feel like a last resort to deal with everything that life throws at us. I believe, however, that it is actually the first step towards a less painful and more fulfilling way of living. I also respect the challenges involved in engaging in the therapeutic process and am committed to making sure my clients feel safe, secure, and supported throughout our tim...
