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
Sometimes we find ourselves closed off, disconnected, in a state of hurt and protection,confused or being overly critical of ourselves. This can affect our lives in many ways; as lack of self-confidence, blame, isolation, unhealthy relationships, anger, resignation or addictions. I want to help you develop the tools and find your inner resources to have peace in your life and heal past hurt....
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice serving all age groups. I offer individual therapy, as well as psychological assessment services. I am a registered provider with the World Trade Center Health Program, offering both evaluations for and treatment of 9/11-connected mental health conditions. I specialize in the treatment of 9/...
I enjoy helping clients identify their values and dreams, untangle restrictions, and design practical solutions for living a more vibrant and mindful life. I offer tele-therapy and in-person appointments. I provide a mindfulness-based approach to counseling to support clients with challenges such as perfectionism, work-life-school balance, life transitions, self-advocacy, relationships, and...
Life is a journey of various paths, some paths cause celebrations and other paths can take your breath away. Throughout each step important questions abound surrounding yourself or your family. I am honored to join with you on your journey; meet you where you are and support you where you desire to go. As I walk along side with you, we can work towards a deeper wholeness; your own unique journe...
*Now providing Telehealth services* Feeling anxious, stuck or lost? I enjoy helping adults and adolescents gain self awareness, insight into their problems, coping skills and resiliency to live a more healthy and productive life. I am experienced in helping with depression, stress, anger, ADHD, divorce, abuse, sensory issues and other challenging behaviors. I have a particular interest in worki...
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover wh...
Welcome to my page! I imagine you are here because some form of pain, frustration or feeling stuck has caught your attention and you are ready to try something different. I am a licensed MFT who would like to come alongside you in this part of your journey toward change...recovery, healing, wholeness, peace. We will explore what is troubling you emotionally, relationally, spiritually, or...
I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and use a relationship-oriented approach in helping individuals heal from overwhelming circumstances. I draw from a wide range of verbal and non-verbal approaches to support my clients in reaching their goals, improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfuln...
I believe the goal of therapy is for the client to feel seen and understood, and that everyone has the capacity for growth and change. By developing a caring, empathic, and trusting relationship with my clients, it becomes possible for the individual to make connections, deepen his/her awareness and gain clarity about relationships, problems and personal patterns. It is through this process tha...
The hardest part of therapy is starting therapy. I practice from the belief that no matter how stuck or broken you may feel, growth and healing are always possible. Using a supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach that stresses mindfulness and your resilience, I aim to foster insight into the developmental origins of your struggles, and highlight patterns of feeling, thoughts, and...
Through out my career, I have worked with children, teens and adults of all ages to provide a safe and supportive environment for those who are facing challenging situations and obstacles in their lives. My role is to help clients overcome these difficult situations through support, encouragement and working to challenge negative thinking patterns that prevent us from finding the motivation we...
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you a safe, compassionate and supportive environment where you are able to explore your full potential for healing, growth and change. I believe in a collaborative, integrative and holistic approach when working with teens and adults who have experienced depression and anxiety disorders, anger issues; blended family and relationship issues; divorce; and...
Loss, grief, life transitions - these are part of everyone's life. We need support, and we need to feel safe in order to explore our emotional, somatic, cognitive, and spiritual responses to change. I like to focus on direct experience rather than on thoughts alone. I use the Enneagram if clients are open, and sand play is a rich resource. We may explore mindful awareness, images and dreams,...
So many of us face difficulties and challenges at different points throughout our life. We may feel alone; overwhelmed. Helpless, hopeless. We may become angry with others, and even turn against ourselves. We may struggle to find meaning or purpose in our life. As we search for meaning, and seek understanding, we may lose sight of this moment, and of ourselves. Finding your anchor in the presen...
Life can be hard and if you are struggling with mental health concerns or have been confronted with a new challenge, life can be even harder. Sometimes we're thrown a curve ball and our ways of coping are no longer effective or perhaps your way of thinking has gotten in the way of recovering from emotional pain or loss. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, I believe we're all doing...
