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
Looking for a Counselor who will walk with you and guide you through some of the issues we face in life. As an older person and former Pastoral Counselor I have had much life experiences, understanding many trials we may face in living. I enjoy helping people find their true potential, knowing themselves better, become more aware of their own feelings and desires. As a Christian Counselor I...
Our name says it all...Choices. Life is full of them, and they can be difficult to make. Do you make the time to take care of your physical health by eating right and exercising? Why not take care of your mental health? Counseling is about putting you in charge of your life, by amplifying your strengths and working on your weaknesses. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or...
I work with clients of all ages who want to make a positive change in their lives. My primary focus is helping individuals and families who are experiencing the challenges of Autism/Asperger's. Many of my clients also seek help for anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurological disorders. The goal of counseling is intended to have the client feeling better than before they started. I tend to ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in counseling with adults and older adolescents. I have a special interest and expertise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and have significant experience with Exposure and Response Prevention and Dialectal Behavior Therapy Skills Training. I have worked with individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral health issue...
"We are all in the same storm, but we are NOT all in the same boat."--Anonymous Patient. I specialize in the cogntive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of anxiety and anxiety disorders. Ideally, patients are interested in a direct, focused, and assertive approach and are willing to put in the time and effort between sessions to achieve their goals. The goal always has to be resolving or fixing the...
I think therapy is always a good idea. Crisis, however, is often what leads us into therapy, and I believe that it is a call and an opportunity to look deeply, not only into our "problems" but, into ourselves. My approach is non-pathologizing, relational, and grounded in Jungian theory. I work with a variety of concerns with a special interest in spirituality, identity discovery, developmental ...
Each person has an innate capacity for strength and change, and is worthy of a life filled with satisfaction and joy. Working together, we can explore thoughts, experiences, and choices that can lead to more fulfilling, life-enhancing actions. Whether dealing with a specific distressing issue, recurring problems, or general feelings of sadness, anxiety, or pain, I can help you find ways to reac...
Once upon a time, I didn't know who I was, and that made me depressed, anxious and insecure. The problem was, I was also pretty functional. I could almost make it through this life - going to work, paying my bills, dining out. Thankfully, I lost my patience. If you're curious or confused or losing your patience, let's talk. I've earned my letters and have fancy theories, but I'm helpful because...
As the Founder of Violet Hive, Revival Project, and Beyond Therapy, my mission is to create opportunities for healing through mindfulness and creativity to support clients in navigating life's many transitions. I am passionate about helping individuals to return to a deeper connection with themselves and those that are important to them. I provide an eclectic approach using Human Design, art, a...
All of us are on a journey and need support getting through the difficult times we face. I offer culturally humble services that start where you are and build on your strengths to help you leverage the challenges you face. In a comfortable safe setting, I help patients make the best of the situation they're in, whether facing problems of the past (like trauma), the present (like chronic pain), ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in practice for 25 years. I work with adolescents and adults doing individual as well as family and couple therapy. I use different modalities of treatment but mainly focus on cognitive behavioral therapy which teaches people how to identify the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors as a way of making changes in their live...
Going through life can be challenging at times. Are you feeling anxious, sad, lost, or unable to find the happiness you are looking for? I like to help you find balance and realize your true potential. Together we will explore your fears, thoughts and feelings. Our sessions will be a path to new goals and increased self-esteem. Making better choices and living life to your true potential will b...
While many of the things life throws at us can be challenging and painful, they can also become a catalyst to showcase our strengths, resiliency, and opportunity for growth. I feel that our experiences, both positive and negative, help shape who we are, and make us unique. Through counseling, developing a better understanding of our histories, along with the connection to this and current...
Like all of us, you need to perform in the daily arenas of your life — work, relationships, health, personal growth. I’m here to help you succeed. Creating a strong therapeutic relationship with each other will serve as the foundation for everything else we'll do. My aim will be to get to know you as a unique person with your own story and vision, help you identify the changes you're ready to...
It feels like you’re always arguing and can’t seem to agree on even the simplest things. Loneliness permeates the home even when you’re sitting right next to each other. The person you fell in love with is beginning to feel a lot more like a roommate. Just getting through a dinner together feels like a chore. You miss the days when you were excited to be in each other’s presence, when you would...
