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 Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with adults, couples, families, and groups. I received my Master's in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Governors State University. I've worked in a variety of mental health settings including residential substance abuse treatment, senior/veteran housing, and private practice. I have extens...
I believe my job as a therapist is to help you connect with the best version of yourself. My style is active, collaborative, understanding, and empowering. I see you as the expert of your story; and myself as an expert in guiding you through sharing your experiences in hopes of understanding what makes you who you are. When you can make sense of who you are, and what filters you may see and...
East Bay Intimacy & Sex Therapy Center was created with the goal of making the practice of sex & intimacy therapy more relationship-focused & accessible, without the stigma & confusion that often accompanies misperceptions about couples & sex therapy. We offer attachment-based sex therapy & couples counseling. We believe that healthy relationships are at the core of how change & healing occur....
David received his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Iowa and has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 30 years. He is a Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Counseling Center of Iowa City. He has received advanced training in the areas of Ericksonian Hypnosis, Brief Therapy treatments for Depression and Anxiety, and Biofeedback and Stress management. His resear...
My emphasis is on individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/marital issues, pregnancy/premature births and spiritual/religious issues. I believe that healing and transformation take place within the sacred form of relationship. Within this real and personal exchange one can feel safe enough to explore their past and discover how it is connected to t...
{ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELE-HEALTH APPOINTMENTS AS OF 06/2020} It's not always easy to share your story, but the support and insight available through therapeutic work can lead to meaningful growth. I believe in the power of authenticity and value the courageous journey towards freedom, which can only be found when we let go of who we're supposed to be and embrace who we really are. Whether...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I focus on building collaborative relationships with individuals, couples, and families to help them create more fulfilling lives. We all possess the necessary strengths to promote positive change. My role as a therapist is to draw out clients' existing strengths and resources to help them reach their full potential. I have over a decade of clinical...
I believe in the innate capacity of human beings to find their own answers, and I see my role as helping to facilitate that process. I enjoy helping people to find their own strengths and develop and fine tune their own growth. My style is fundamentally humanistic, and I believe that encouragement is at the root of growth and healing. Helping clients to recognize patterns in their lives can als...
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), LGBTQ-affirmative, trauma-informed, sex-positive therapist. My expertise has ranged from international human rights projects to domestic work in medical centers, hospitals, community mental health, and college counseling centers. I welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds struggling with loss, health concerns, sexuality, career stress, life transitions, and...
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Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider. Over the last 12 years, I have worked with a variety of clients including women and children who have experienced domestic violence. I have facilitated anger management groups and have worked with families in the foster care system. I also have several years of experience working with individuals that...
TELEHEATLH AVAILABLE I am a client-centered, strength-based licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. I provide an individual approach to therapy based on your unique needs and partner with you to 1) determine desired outcomes, 2) identify what is standing in your way and 3) develop specific strategies for successful change. Because good psychotherapy puts you and your conce...
Searching for someone to help when we are struggling can be difficult and uncomfortable. I want to make that process a little bit easier by employing a non-judgmental approach to meet someone where they are. My name is Matt Stamps, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider. I believe in an empathic approach to therapy in which I work with my clients as partners t...
If you find yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed by so many life demands that you are unable to tend to your own needs, I can help you to recognize what is contributing to getting stuck and learn ways to get your life back. You may be immobilized by old, self-defeating habits, being driven by "shoulds", fears of being judged by others, or a general sense that taking time to take care of...
Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over and getting the same results? Do you feel frustrated with where you are in life? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I am here to help you get to the root cause of your roller coaster ride, and explore different avenues to take instead of doing the same thing over and over and getting the same results. I will help you find balance...
