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
Accepting New Clients. Day and evening appointments available. I assist people recovering from grief and loss, adjusting to life changes, reducing negative thinking patterns, coping with panic and anxious thoughts, improving low self esteem, and managing stress and chronic pain. Whether you're having unhelpful negative or anxious thoughts, need help in identifying solutions, or want gentle supp...
The goal for the clients at Hildreth Counseling are that he or she identify the issues, develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan. Counseling comes from many different theoretical orientations. I believe that the client or clients have the solutions to their dilemmas within one's self. We have the freedom to choose what directions our life takes and the responsibility to take contr...
Megan Mountcastle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Coach that helps her clients develop a healthful lifestyle that works for them while reducing anxiety, stress, despair and depression. Drawing from her client's strengths, she uses humor and realism to help her clients reach their goals, increase their confidence, reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and identify...
Many individuals have struggled, currently struggle, or will struggle with a mental health-related issue. I strive to reduce the stigma in society that often appears when discussing mental health concerns and seeking services. Sometimes just asking for help is the hardest part. Each client deserves a collaborative, accepting environment to discuss goals, growth, empowerment, change, and overall...
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and provide neuropsychological evaluations to students of all ages to help determine their strengths and weaknesses and the root cause of their difficulties (e.g., learning disorders, ADHD, anxiety/mood disorder, etc.). I provide targeted recommendations based on patterns of strengths and weaknesses, which may include school-based interventions, standardized te...
Receive effective and accommodating therapy from the comfort of your own home. We offer support and guidance on your journey to healing and growth, through e-services online. Telehealth is a rapidly growing method of providing healthcare that is adapted to your busy lifestyle. You meet face to face with your own individual therapist, privately and conveniently. We use a safe and confidential,...
Your life is not what it should be. You're looking for help. Why me? I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with a postdoc in motivation. I train aspiring PhD therapists. I have about 100 publications. I won an award for my research on unconscious processes. I'm a Fellow of the APA and APS. How can I help you? There is no formula or cookbook. You are unique. You may need a self-exploration approa...
Life has a way of throwing obstacles (trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, etc.) in your path and for some reason we feel the need to control these obstacles. Guess what, encountering obstacles in life doesn't make you weak or a bad person - it makes you human. Regardless of the situation or circumstances, everyone has the capacity to get through life's difficulties. If you allow me to take...
Highly motivated and compassionate, I specialize in couples and family counseling, helping individuals and families overcome distress in relationships and find joy and fulfillment through positive family functioning. I value the family as a fundamental unit of society that provides crucial connections for basic human health and emotional wellbeing. While honoring the difficulty in establishing ...
Hello and thank you for stopping in! Deciding to participate in counseling can be a huge decision. My goal is to provide my clients with individualized and self-empowering therapy. I maintain that everyone is their own best expert. I believe that people have the strength and capacity to answer or understand concerns, hurt, or difficulties in their life, but sometimes they need someone to take t...
I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I assess for and treat a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavior problems, and ADHD. I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and parent training. I also conduct psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess and...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CAREFIRST BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AND CAREFIRST BLUE CHOICE PATIENTS. Life is full of challenges, sorrow, opportunities and joy. It can be more meaningful and less stressful if you learn some techniques and tools. As the old adage goes, you can't always control the waves, but you can learn how to surf. I have a lifelong interest in psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. I've...
As a psychologist, my goal is to help you to better understand and overcome the obstacles you face and ultimately lead the happy and fulfilling life you deserve. I utilize evidence-based psychotherapy, tailored specifically to you and your needs. Therapy is by no means an easy endeavor, but I strive to provide a environment that is both supportive and challenging. In doing so, I believe I can h...
Do you feel unheard, unappreciated, or under-valued? Do you feel like nothing you do is good enough? Do you wish you had the courage to be who you really want to be? Chances are that you’ve felt that way so long, you’ve come to believe it yourself. There are patterns in place that you can't seem to break. Now you’re ready to change those beliefs, break those patterns, learn to value yourself, a...
Are you ready to pull yourself out of the hole you've been living in? Are you struggling to heal from on or multiple experiences, that has diluted your ability to remain strong? I am confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, a mood disorder, or PTSD, it is important that ...
