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
I have many years of experience working with a variety of presenting problems we humans experience. Working from a family systems relationship approach and EMDR Therapy has been useful to people with the following symptom areas: depression; anxiety and PTSD; adult and childhood adversity or trauma, including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, physical abuse, marital violence or military trauma;...
Life is constantly evolving, and I encourage my clients to embrace change & make the commitment to do so. The decision to seek therapy is not always easy, so I commend you for taking the first step. My office is a judgement-free zone, where you are free to express yourself in an empathetic and compassionate setting. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. I...
I provide clients with a safe, holistic, comfortable, healing environment where they can develop a deeper understanding of themselves and can make lasting changes to their lives. Using methods that are simple and easy to apply and understand to help the client see what is hindering their happiness with life. Whether it is grief from a loss ,stress relief, relationship issues, fear or anger,...
If you are having difficulty in your marriage, intimate relationship, or within your family, as an individual/couples counselor for over 35 years, I am committed to providing treatment that support and encourages individuals, couples and families in crisis to cope with these obstacles in their lives and relationship. Conflict, difficulties and disagreements can be inevitable in relationships. I...
Are you struggling to maintain a healthy, loving relationship with your child or teen? Is your child dealing with anger issues, depression or anxiety? Does your child often feel sad or frustrated when completing homework due to learning problems or focus issues? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I am here to help you!! I have years of experience working with children and teenager...
My practice is client-centered and focuses on helping individuals adapt, reflect and cope with struggles in a supportive and safe environment. I work with children of all ages and adults, individually, and as a family and have experience treating individuals from diverse education, racial, religious and sexual orientation backgrounds. I primarily use evidence-based treatment approaches (e.g.,...
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read about me. I'm a licensed professional counselor who loves working with children, teenagers, families, and adults. If you or your child are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and self-defeating behaviors, or emotional pain, please know that I am here and would love to help you. My intervention strategies are client-driven an...
Therapy creates a space for individuals, couples and families to learn new strategies to address the challenges of life. My approach is to work with you on your desired outcomes with no judgment or steering in a particular direction. All feelings serve a purpose. Every person has the ability to feel fulfilled, create close relationships and be successful. Learn tools to take back control of you...
The Key House is a transitional living program for teen boys. We provide individualized mentoring and life skills focused programming in our home. The program focuses on educating clients to face decisions about new social situations and responsibilities, future career and educational goals, management of behavior and substance use, and development of personal routines. Our program provides the...
My name is Dr. Kate Truitt, I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. I have dedicated my life to supporting individuals as they learn, heal, and grow into their most fulfilled life. I believe in the brain's ability to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. I am passionate about the investigation and development of tool...
You are undoubtedly tired of having the same argument over and over again without any resolution. Or your relationship may have lost it's spark and you really want it back! Perhaps you and your partner have different interests sexually and you want to work those out. Or, if there has been infidelity, you may want to repair, heal the wounds before you decide to end the relationship for good. For...
We were made to live in relationship with others. This can bring the greatest joys as well as the most profound difficulties into our lives. Learning how to navigate these difficulties doesn't have to be faced alone or without hope. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples discover a path that will guide them to experience hope and healing that will lead to healthy relationships an...
The majority of my work is with adult individuals and couples who have had difficulty in managing stress, anxiety and/or anger, as well as those who grew up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional family environments. Difficulty with being assertive (vs. passive or aggressive) is another major area of focus in my work with clients. I have also worked extensively with people with chemical dependency...
Linda has 20 years of experience working children and their families. Children will find a welcoming play therapy environment. Supportive, fun and gentle sessions will help them understand the connection between their behaviors and feelings. Children Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Issues, Selective Mutism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression will find an experienced therapist here. Pare...
Kerry Hart is a Couple and Family Therapist working from a systemic approach. Kerry helps her clients understand their pasts and helps shape their futures by pointing out patterns that have developed in her client's lives, as well as within their families, and family history. Kerry received her Master's in Family Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and is a member of the American...
