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
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult, however, it usually comes at a time when you are ready to make significant changes in your life and confront barriers that are holding back your personal growth. I strive to create a warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which you can gain insight into yourself and your relationships. I have over ten years of clinical experience with...
I have been working with individuals who experience family conflicts, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, substance use, infertility issues, and more, for the past 10 years. I previously worked for Child Protective Services for 8 years and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect concerns, court matters, and custody issues. I worked with an intensive family program (HCBS Waiver) that focuse...
If you're looking for change, you've already taken the first step. Allow me to meet you there. I am passionate about working with clients in a safe and trusting environment that will support their growth. I believe the challenges we experience can provide a deeper meaning for our lives and I am here to help you explore and work through it. I look forward to co-creating meaningful goals that wil...
Taking the first step to get in therapy can be overwhelming and sometimes even scary. It is my goal to provide you a safe environment by helping you feel empowered through the therapeutic process. My approach to counseling is client centered, meaning I will meet you where you are and together we will move forward. I tend to be direct in therapy using an integrative approach and work to empower ...
Life can be challenging at times. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor, I value the therapist-client relationship and believe that this is key to helping a client in their journey. Nothing is too big or too small for therapy. I strive to provide a relaxing therapeutic environment that allows for a sense of humor while also instilling hope, promoting change and...
ABLE TO DO PHONE SESSIONS. Life can be incredibly lonely and painful at times. My goal is to support you, gently and honestly, towards increased self respect and worthiness. Licensed since 1999, I have vast experience with children, families, and adults. Depression, anxiety, complicated traumas and grief; issues regarding foster care and adoption; sexual abuse, parenting, and/or child welfare a...
** Tele-therapy offered across all regions of South Carolina (and New Jersey until February 2021) ** My goal as your counselor is to help you figure out where your life can be improved, identify what changes you’re willing and ready to make, and provide guidance and support during that process. I believe that my clients are at the wheel and I am providing the navigation. My primary specialties...
I'm an active, warm, collaborative therapist with an office near Grand Central Station. My goal is to understand and support you so you can be empowered to lead the life you want. I combine psychodynamic therapy, which helps you understand how you got where you are, with cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, which helps you make important present-day changes. My approach guides you toward a dee...
I have over 20 years experience in private practice. I have also been a counselor educator for 13 years teaching at the graduate level and providing practicum and internship supervision for students entering the counseling field. I believe the counseling process is all about change, that is, changing current behaviors, thinking patterns, or feelings. Counseling will allow you opportunities to...
I became a social worker for two major reasons; I have a natural propensity to talk to people therapeutically and I enjoy helping people. I have over 17 years of experience as a social worker. In addition, I also worked as a psychiatric social worker at St.Bernard Hospital. I am presently a managing partner at Chicago Area Behavioral Health Services, My undergraduate BA is in Sociology and my...
I have a passion for building relationship and connection. Our work together helps you connect with yourself, to identify the needs and desires you have, the changes you wish to make, then further to improve relationships with yourself and others to help you in your journey toward change. My current focus is on helping couples and adult individuals achieve healthier, more connected relationship...
My clients (couples, individuals) want results, connection, compassion, and tools. They typically like being challenged. If you think, "Something has to change, but I don't know what or how," I'm here to support you along that journey. Do you want more insight around your life? Do you crave control or to be seen? Do you need to be kinder to yourself? Are you tired of not fully living life? Is y...
Having a new baby can be an exciting time. Many of us have believed that pregnancy and motherhood are a magical time filled with great joy and happiness. But what if it doesn't feel magical or what if you are having difficulty conceiving or what if you have experienced the devastating loss of a pregnancy? For many, the road to and through motherhood have been more challenging. Are you feeling m...
When it comes to anxiety, I understand personally and professionally what it takes to lean in and move toward your best life. I am passionate about this work, which can often be life changing. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders including general anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and social anxiety, with evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also treat families with addiction, and...
"No Day But Today"--My mantra for living a genuine, purposeful & passionate existence & one in which guides my clinical practice with clients. No doubt life can be hard. It can strip away our self-worth, feelings of hope & our ability to find happiness in life. At times, we can resolve issues on our own however at other times the help from a compassionate & professionally trained therapist can...
