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
Your goals may be to live your best life, be your best self, and feel happy. However, you may feel stuck, have anxiety or fears preventing you from moving forward, or you may feel unmotivated or unhopeful. Therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, gain new perspectives of your situations, provide support, and be a change agent in your journey. I use a variety of technique...
I help my clients find their strengths and utilize them to improve their difficulties. I focus on your experiences and preferences in therapy and rely on your feedback to provide you with the service you need. I have experience with treating interpersonal and personal difficulties. I also have experience treating anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. I look forward to working with yo...
Are you experiencing a life transition that has contributed to feelings of sadness or worry? Have you come to a decision that involves living your life more authentically? Our life experiences do not define who we are as an individual. However, our experiences in life may contribute to patterns of behaviors or thoughts that can feel emotionally exhausting. At some point we may begin searching f...
Life happens, and sometimes it can hit hard. Sometimes thing get too difficult. We change jobs, find new relationships, have changes to our family dynamics, move to a new city, or never feel like we really nipped that one situation in the bud. Sometimes we just need an extra pair of ears. It would be a pleasure to walk with you through your journey to redefining a new you. I have experience...
TELETHERAPY OPTION- I believe that at various times in life everyone experiences a challenge, when their way of coping isn't working the way it usually does. I am passionate about supporting people who are committed to improving their lives. I have a solution focused approach and integrate alternative treatment options. I work with Adults from ages 19 and up, with almost 15 years of experience...
***NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS at this time. Please visit our website for providers with immediate openings. Finding a counselor can feel overwhelming. I have extensive and advanced training in a variety of interventions. Unlike "talk therapists," I am results-oriented, focus on healing the brain, and teach skills that can be used immediately. I don't ask new clients to come in and give their "life...
*NO OPENINGS* You're doing the best you can yet you still feel like you're walking through life on autopilot, like you're here but not here. You vaguely remember the last time you got excited about anything and sometimes you're not sure if you even like yourself. Maybe you constantly worry about things and can't seem to focus. At times, you might feel like your emotions are all over the place a...
Through my work with clients I take into consideration family dynamics, community, culture, ethnicity, age and gender. We will look at how these influence everyday experiences and choices to better understand what might be helping, or not helping, as you move toward change. I will provide an environment that is both safe and accepting as we set realistic goals and discover what will best serve...
Hello! I'm happy you're reading my profile since there are many profiles on this website. You might ask, "How am I different from other therapists?" Well, for starters, I am a man (I can't believe how many female therapists there are on Cleveland's west side!). My chief strength is helping adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have been told by my...
Are your children having difficulty managing their emotions? Are their behaviors affecting their performance in school, their friendships, and their interactions with others? I offer practical behavioral interventions to use with children. I can also help them cope with their feelings and improve their relationships with peers, siblings, parents, and teachers. Looking to restore family peace an...
My specialty is working to help people resolve past traumas and experience peace of mind. I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Focusing Therapy, Psychodrama and Depth Psychology and others. Most important is to begin gaining relief from current anxiety or pain that interferes with your happiness today. I would be honored to support your journey....
The choice to engage in counseling may be difficult, but the benefits can be life-changing. Loyal to the belief that a "journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". I seek to join you on this journey, value each individual's story, and while understanding the need for a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you are negotiating life losses, feelings of anxiety and depression or...
We live in a chaotic world. It is not always easy to make sense of what is going on and deal with the craziness of life. I seek to provide a supportive environment to process through the stressors and pain of living. Counseling is an opportunity to practice self-care. When we take the time to take care of ourselves, we become a better person. We are then able to be a better parent, spouse,...
I understand that one of the most difficult steps to overcome is the first step and acknowledging that you need more support in order to overcome or learn to cope with obstacles in your life. I believe there are many different ways to do that. I provide a driven/holistic approach in my work and have worked with individuals as young as 15-adulthood. My work focuses around supporting women,...
To quote Søren Kierkegaard, "The most common form of despair is not being who you are." Traumatic and painful experiences can leave one feeling broken, small, disoriented, without words, stagnant and isolated. It can be hard to ask for help, but you might be relieved to know that psychotherapy is not about pinpointing or exploiting what's wrong with you. It is about becoming who you really are....
