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 only accepting telehealth/online clients**. Making the decision to reach out for counseling can be really hard and you are already on the way towards living the life you want just by taking this step! I believe in meeting you where you are and working in a collaborative way to help address issues that may be causing you distress. While I take a problem-solving approach to helping clients...
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, or "stuck" and want to feel happier and more fulfilled, but are unsure how? Perhaps your relationships are suffering, or you are underperforming at work. Maybe you just had a major life change, like a new baby or a divorce, and you need help adjusting to your new life. Perhaps you suffered a loss or another traumatic experience currently, or in your past, t...
*** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AS OF 11/25/2020 *** In psychotherapy, I help individual adults 18+ (no couples) work toward the specific mental health goals they set for themselves, focusing on subjective experiences of the world, and building on individual strengths to develop new skills. Typically, I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), however, I tend to use other approaches depending on...
Carol Burnett once said, "Only I can change my life. No one can change it for me." I firmly believe that each of us has the capability to make changes in our lives to be a better, happier, and more capable version of ourselves. Therapy is about working together to find this version - whether it be changing one's thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, or ideas to overcome issues that might involve trauma...
( English | español ) Throughout my career, I have enjoyed and excelled at helping to empower clients to live better more meaningful lives by helping them focus first on inner growth and self-improvement. Through private practice, my goal is to continue this movement of empowerment and self-development by supporting my practice vision of helping people improve the quality of their lives by:...
Surviving, not thriving? I want to help you find fulfillment in your life and provide a safe space to move in the direction of valued living. My goal is to help my clients reach their maximum potential by more effectively negotiating the circumstances that interfere with the life they want to live. I hope to broaden my clients' perspectives during challenging moments to help them stay connected...
Social distancing and uncertainty can be a recipe for stress and sadness. How are you coping and staying connected during these times? Maybe you are feeling stuck or hopeless, worried or isolated. Are you or a loved one struggling to stay supported? Online video therapy can help you address these issues and strengthen yourself and your relationships in the process. I believe in human resiliency...
A Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years in the behavioral and mental health field, I have experience providing behavior modification and mental health therapy services in a variety of settings including day treatment and residential treatment programs for at-risk youth, a non-profit community agency serving individuals with physical disabilities, and an outpatient mental health cli...
Emotions bring us joy and distress. Somewhere between these points you may have experienced feeling lost or confused. Your desire to retrieve or discover balance, in your life, may now be what you need most. There is no one therapy technique that is affective with all situations. I work with several forms of person centered therapy. I begin by listening as you share what you feel you need. I th...
Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm passionate about helping women heal their hearts, inhabit their bodies, and create lives that bring them joy. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, trauma, or you simply feel stuck and don't know how to get unstuck, I'd love to talk to you about how we can work together to find meaning, connection, and beauty (even in the midst of the mess)...
Currently providing teletherapy to clients in MA and NH. Are you a couple or an individual who is just plain tired of the way your life is going? You know that your relationship is not what it needs to be, but you're just not sure what to do next. Or perhaps you feel like you can't get "out of your head"? You find yourself worrying, ruminating, angry, depressed, trying your best to control your...
Whether you are just beginning your journey with your first therapist or have experience with multiple therapists in the past, I will be happy to be a part of this journey with you! I am a psychotherapist who specializes in a myriad of issues with 5+ years of experience working with individuals ages 2 - 55. I also work with couples and families. I specialize in eating disorders, self-harm, issu...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized expertise in anxiety and family systems. My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment...
Dr. Edwards specializes in individual psychotherapy with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, adjustment concerns, and many other psychological and/or behavioral problems. Although he tailors his therapeutic approach to each unique client and their circumstances, he often utilizes mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, brief dyna...
