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
Learning from remarkable teachers and healers along the way, I have evolved a practice based on empathy and creativity. Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which offers tools for emotional regulation and mindfulness, I also specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and dysfunctional family of origin patterns. I am an EMDR therapist and have found i...
As Aaron Beck, father of Cognitive Therapy states, "It is not bad things happening to us, but it is our interpretation of them that makes all the difference." Therapy will allow you to feel heard and understood in a safe environment, so that you can gain insight and the tools to learn how to cope with various challenges. A individualized treatment plan will help you understand why you are...
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD Mobile app, people can access one of NOCD’s licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When their therapist isn’t available, NOCD members can...
We are a group practice of specialist that provides treatment for anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, self-harm and cutting, substance abuse, grief and loss, children impacted by divorce, oppositional and disruptive behavior in children, marriage and couple's counseling-particularly around issues of infidelity, high conflict and problematic communication, and counseling and support for gay,...
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to...
"The past is for reference, not for residence". We will work together, briefly revisiting the past, to be better informed about your present. My therapeutic orientation is empowerment based, solution-focused and follows an ecological model of treatment, working with the person as a whole human being, not just the sum of its parts. This mindset fuels the therapeutic process. Within an atmosphere...
Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone? Are you and your partner finding it next to impossible to get along? Has there been an affair? When couples feel stuck in the way they think, feel and act, it's time to make a change. In some cases, new communication skills can help ease the tension and move the relationship in the right direction. If ther...
Welcome to a new beginning. Asking for help is both difficult and empowering after you've lost the belief that things can change. The fact that you are reading this means you are ready to take the first step to make some changes in your life. I strive to empower individuals who have lost their way due to the challenges and obstacles created by addiction. Addiction doesn't happen on it's own. Th...
I counsel teens, women and couples. I specialize in those experiencing difficulty adjusting to new and/or difficult circumstances and those finding themselves not functioning optimally as desired. I work with women experiencing depression, whether from hormonal or postpartum causes to situational stress, lack of coping skills or those dealing with traumatic events. I counsel couples, at any poi...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach is warm and engaging, curious and authentic. I work collaboratively with my clients and maintain a compassionate and inviting stance. I continue to feel honored to engage in this work and bear witness to such courage and vulnerability. I practice from a relational, psychodynami...
Greetings everyone. Teletherapy offers the exceptional opportunity for a therapist or life coach and client to facilitate an environment that encourages understanding, clarity, and growth. In this environment the client and therapist identity areas for work, as well as create a path that leads to understanding and empowerment. What is teletherapy? Teletherapy involves the use of real-time...
I have a passion for helping people feel better. I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating my clients and always start where my client is at. I am client centered and recognize that every person is unique. Clients have frequently told me that they feel comfortable opening up to me as they find me down to earth and relatable. You are in charge of your therapy. In other words, ...
As a licensed clinical psychotherapist, I practice a holistic approach to treating the mind, body, and spirit. I identify the "root" causes of conditions and treat many mental health conditions such as ADD/ADHD, depression, GAD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Our clinic provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to individuals, children, couples, and families. My ideal client ...
Quality psychotherapy can be life-altering, especially when one is motivated and open to the process necessary for change. I enjoy working with individuals who are looking to develop a more grounded sense of self; seeking meaning and direction in work and/or in personal relationships. Adults of all ages come to my practice to improve and enrich their relationships with partners, children, famil...
Please join me in the journey of spiritual and emotional growth that is offered in a comfortable environment, with an open mind, and a non-judgmental manner. The purpose of counseling is to help you cope with the challenges of daily living, achieve a fulfilling social, economic, emotional or physical quality of life, encourage self-sufficiency, and above all, to strengthen individuals, families...
