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
My goal is to help the hurting and struggling find peace and strength to come out stronger on the other side. Many things come along that can build us up or tear us down. I want to help you grow even through the worst of experiences. I want to join you in your struggles, help you through your pain, and provide support for you to make your way through the difficulties of life, relationships and...
I am so happy that you are in the process of starting therapy. Some people think that going to therapy means that they are weak or can’t get themselves together. The truth is, strong people can admit when they need help, and none of us have it all together. Therapy is a safe place to come and learn about yourself and how experiences and circumstances have shaped you. Therapy can be beneficial f...
When I work with clients, I spend time understanding in a deep and connected way how you are experiencing your life. With support and non-judgmental curiosity, I will look below the surface. I may examine family of origin dynamics, core beliefs you hold about yourself and where you may have learned them, values you have and how your choices do or do not support them, and when and how you limit...
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously takin...
Changing is hard. Especially when old ways of doing and being aren't working like they used to. You're likely here because you know a change needs to happen. As scary as change can be, so is staying the same. Finding the right support can be challenging. Whether it's changing a compulsive behavior, recovering from a relationship that ended, going off to college, getting married, or finding the...
I am a licensed Psychologist trained within a practitioner-scientist framework. I offer an opportunity to make better sense of your experiences and reduce stress related to relationships, work, life transitions, and loss, as well as relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Through the creation of a strong and safe connection, I can help you gain insight, change behaviors, incorporate new...
Life is hard. Sometimes we need help making sense of our lives and our situations. We cannot change our past, but together we can make sense of it and plan for a happy, healthy future. Whether you are struggling with grief, employment and training, relationship issues, sexual orientation, depression, anger, anxiety and/or are looking for a professional to listen and guide your journey, I welcom...
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Spartanburg, SC, and I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with a variety of challenges. I also enjoy working with individuals in therapy to help them reach their goals and highest potential. I use a compassionate and individualized approach to meet each person's needs. I love people and children, and I find being a...
I am a staff member at the Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, where we use research-supported trauma healing therapies to help people overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, phobia, addiction, grief, anger, and more. By decreasing distress, folks tend to experience improved performance at work or school as well as decreased interpersonal difficulties and problem behaviors. The goal...
Let's be real, change is hard! You don't have to be alone and miserable any longer. Tiffany is in search of clients who are ready to embrace an adventurous spirit as we identify and tackle your goals together. Whether you or your child is enduring a difficult transition, has debilitating anxiety, or behaviors that are seemingly impossible to manage, together we can create a treatment plan that...
After training and working at universities across the country like Stanford, Emory, and Northwestern, I believe effective therapy requires a few essential components: a strong therapist-client relationship, a supportive yet challenging environment, and a combination of skill-based and insight-oriented work. Whether you are feeling stuck or stressed, have a history of mental health treatment, or...
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. Empowering children to navigate...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Brookline, MA, as well as a staff appointment at Harvard affiliated McLean Hospital. I offer a warm, collaborative and compassionate approach utilizing evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and DBT + Prolonged Exposure for anxiety disorders and trauma. I...
Experiencing trauma can cause depression, anxiety, and many other physical and emotional symptoms. I have specialized in working with trauma survivors for the past 15 years and have helped many children and adults overcome symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Whenever you're ready, we can work through any trauma that you have experienced, no matter how scary or how long ago, you don't hav...
Counseling can appear to be overwhelming and intimidating. However it does not have to be this way. As we seek validation and acceptance in our lives, there are certain paths that we must take to find them. I believe one of the most important things is for people to learn how to get along with other important people in their lives, such as friends, spouses, siblings, relatives, co-workers, etc....
