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
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-l...
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. My services include: 1) comprehensive assessment; 2) brief treatment models to improve attention, memory, and executive functioning; 3) cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety; and 4) supportive therapy and psycho-education for individuals with post-concussion syndrome, chronic health issues, or neurological...
So much of what is offered in the field of psychotherapy is like putting new paint over a rusty patio chair. It looks great at first, but the rust is still eating away at the metal, weakening and destroying the chair underneath. In my practice I focus on working with my patients to find the sources of their unhappiness and then helping them to understand how those things from their past are...
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it"-Unknown Inspiration is a person, place, experience that makes someone want to do something or create something. I like to think of therapy as a place to inspire people to do better, to want better, to create better and to live better. My ultimate goal is for my clients to walk out feeling empowered and courageous about obstacles...
As a clinical social worker with over 19 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. (Please note that I am only taking tele-therapy clients and use a...
My counseling philosophy is a simple one. I fully and completely believe in the power and process of therapy. I have seen it work; radically changing lives and restoring relationships. I am honored that people allow me into their world to offer knowledge, understanding, and guidance. I am passionate about what I do, and I am committed to help my clients work through their issues and feel better...
Worried? Sad? Mood swings? Repetitive thoughts? Struggling with relationships or parenting issues, poor sleep, or feeling overwhelmed by stress? If so, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be a powerful tool for improvement in your life. CBT is a problem solving (What's the plan?!) and action-oriented (Let's do something about it!) type of therapy with the goal of changing unhealthy thoughts,...
I am very passionate about working with people of color, LGBTQ+ and those with mental health disorders. I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with a variety of populations including in the field of addiction. In therapy I help every client find their own personal voice to begin the process of reconstructing their personal narrative. Trust, safety and genuine compassion is what I...
My goal is to provide an atmosphere of caring, safety, and trust for people to explore the changes they wish to see in their own lives and relationships. I work with individuals and families struggling with difficult issues such as relationship problems, depression, grief, anxiety, and issues related to trauma. I believe that many times what people bring to therapy naturally overflows from past...
Providing a safe environment for individuals and groups to learn, share, and grow has always been my professional passion and aspiration. My previous experience in providing in-home ABA therapy, with the goal of increasing client social skills using play-based and behavioral approaches, has provided a foundation of skills that helps a wide range of clientele. Additionally, previously...
I approach therapy with a client-centered, interpersonal stance to create a safe, non-judgemental, collaborative working relationship. My approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of my client's life. Many of my clients present with the following concerns: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, work problems, eating disorders and weight issues. I rely on an...
I believe that everyone can get stuck or lost. Sometimes we can get unstuck by connecting with someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental and objective. I have spent over 25 years in behavioral health, helping people discover and become their "best" and healthy selves. Present problems, past hurts or even diagnoses don't have to take over our lives. Problems can be solved, hurts transformed,...
Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to...
Are you anxious, worried or upset about your relationship, job or life in general? Do you feel disconnected in your relationship and long for deeper connection? I aim to offer a non-judgmental environment that provides guidance and support to individuals and couples. For over 25 years, I have worked with people who struggled with life transitions, relationships, depression, anxiety, co-dependen...
Ideally, I am committed to helping others who are committed to themselves, and to those who are willing to courageously embark on a journey to become the best version of themselves they can possibly be. Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, and I function from an integrative approach to meet clients wherever they may be. It is my strong belief that concerns don't define people; identit...
