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
Jane Hurst Velez, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I perform custody, criminal, Fitness to Stand Trial, Insanity, and Sex Offender, immigration hardship, Dementia, and ADHD/LD. PTSD in child/adult victims of sexual abuse, and combat veterans, panic attacks, social anxiety, alcoholism, depression, marital/family therapy. I see children ages 4 to elder adults. I am on most insurance networ...
Tired of struggling with your body, food, exercise or with yourself? You may be growing weary of feeling like you don't measure up and your constant mental chatter about your short-comings is taking a toll on you, your family, friendships, health and well-being. You may be feeling hopeless about breaking self-destructive pattens. Don't despair - you don't have to do this alone. Together we will...
I have an expertise in addiction and codependency. My favorite clinical skills are teaching clients how to take care of themselves and gain insight on where they begin and others end. I am a seasoned professional in all clinical settings including hospitals, counseling centers and private practice. I am a licensed clinical social worker and did my graduate work at the University of Maryland. My...
I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that growth is fostered through thoughtful, open discussion and exploration of your experiences, strengths, and struggles. We will aim to better understand the people and events that shaped you and clarify what you envision for a more meaningful and satisfying future. I strive to help you meet your goals by creating a safe and affirming...
Do you strive for more fulfillment and peace in your life? Does your child struggle with behavior problems, depression, or anxiety? My approach is strength-based, looking to build upon your positive potential by discovering existing strengths and internal resources. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I also work with divorced couples co-parenting children. I have extensive training...
With over 10 years of experience, I know that life is full of challenges and struggles which can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. It takes courage to look at the areas of your life that you are dissatisfied with and share your thoughts and feelings. I provide a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate space where you have the opportunity to tell your unique story, gain...
Hello, I'm Jessica, and congratulations on taking the first step towards healing. Therapy provides a new beginning for your journey toward increased hope, happiness, and emotional health. For women of all ages looking for a new beginning...from sleepless nights, fear and isolation, debilitating sadness, a haunting painful past, or entrapment by drugs or alcohol; I want to offer you a better...
I have been in private practice as a licensed clinical social work. since 1989. I have a master's degree from Tulane University where I served on the advisory board for the School of Social Work. I was a consultant at the Master's and Johnson Sexual Trauma Unit in New Orleans, trained in critical incident debriefing, and served as a divorce and custody mediator for the courts in Louisiana. I en...
Throughout my training as a therapist there were two phrases that impacted my understanding of the therapy process: "You are the expert on the process and your client is the expert on their story, pain, thoughts, and feelings" & "The client is the key to their own success." With these two phrases I continuously reminded myself that I'm responsible for guiding my clients in the direction(s) that...
Phyllis Alongi, MS, NCC, LPC, ACS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have numerous years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults as well as over ten years of teaching experience. I believe therapy is about change; facilitated by focusing on an individual's strengths. I take a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship and believe in the...
COVID-19: Video Therapy or office is OPEN. I have over 30+ years of experience in the psychology field where I have specialized in working with adults and couples. I have worked with thousands of clients and everyone is different. So my focus is to work with you as individual rather than trying to fit you into some specific treatment technique. I have daytime and evening appointments available....
***I am not accepting new clients for therapy. I am offering online classes.*** I'm sorry that you've been struggling with whatever brought you here; I am so glad that you are reaching out for help. My clients would tell you that I am empathic, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and meet people where they are at. I work with adults who struggle with challenges with mood, thoughts, and substa...
I view clients from a holistic perspective and consider the impact of health and wellness as an important part of our therapeutic work. I utilize Mindfulness practice in my work with teens, adults and older adults who suffer from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and parenting challenges of individuals on the Autism Spectrum and individuals with Cardiac related health issues. My focu...
If you're wanting to grow and change, heal old traumas, navigate a life transition, or work on relationships, I can help. Using targeted therapies such as cognitive-behavioral, depth psychology, EMDR, hypnosis and mindfulness, together we create meaningful change according to the goals you bring to therapy. My background in transpersonal psychology allows me to work with the whole person,...
I work with adolescents, young adults and at times older children dealing with a variety of challenges. No matter if you are struggling with trauma history, substance abuse or daily stress, I hope to treat all of my clients with the compassion and understanding they deserve. Stress and trauma can become so overwhelming that connection with ourselves and others suffers. I use the therapeutic...
