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
Qualifications: Dr. Zaman has over 10 years of experience. She received her doctorate from Loyola University Chicago. She has experience as both a clinician and an academic. Dr. Zaman applies her assessment training to customize treatment for the unique needs of a couple. Dr. Zaman has served as a graduate level professor teaching courses in human sexuality, psychology of the lifespan, diversit...
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A dire...
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical expertise in private and government settings. Skilled in providing services to a diversified population of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families utilizing various theoretical approaches including solution-focus, cognitive behavioral, and family systems....
I understand that beginning therapy is not easy and takes many people out of their comfort zone. I believe in a warm and nurturing environment that allows clients to work at their own pace. Your journey is your own, and I offer a non-judgmental approach with each person I work with. I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems...
I have more than 20 years experience in relationship counseling, men's issues and family counseling. Electronic media and video game abuse have become important counseling topics that I treat. I help men with life transitions and work issues, partners navigate relationship issues and families resolve conflict. I help with difficult children & adolescents and wrote "How to Change Your Child's...
Welcome! Individual Adult and Couple’s Therapy. EMDR therapy for Adults seeking help with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Dissociative Disorders. In addition, I work to help you with Stress Management, Self-esteem, Family-of-origin issues, and Grief. Comprehensive assessment at intake. I utilize my skills as an educator and Clinical psychology trained in Attachment,...
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist and board certified neurofeedback clinician with over 10 years of practice in the mental health field. I have worked with clients at many different stages and situations of life and have experience in psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, psychological testing, and neurofeedback. I have a particular interest in working with those suffering with anxie...
Making that first call to begin psychotherapy can be a challenging part of the process. And yet there are times you may find yourself in need of support to sort through some of life's problems. It is possible to find relief by making sense of emotional struggles and allowing change to happen. I use an approach which helps develop an awareness of why we act the way we do, and allows us to imagin...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INCLUDING TELEHEALTH! Do you feel like you need to reach out for help? Do you feel that you've exhausted your personal resources regarding your issues and feel there is nowhere you can turn? Have you considered therapy? Therapy is a confidential process where you can feel safe to talk about the challenges of life and what it is that is bothering you or causing you to need...
If you could use some help managing a change, communicating with your partner, coping with a loss or just finding a way to bring more happiness into your life, I would be glad to speak with you. Together we will identify and shift the patterns and coping methods that prevent you from feeling truly satisfied with your life. We will spend our time decreasing blind spots to insight and turning tha...
The focus of therapy is specific to the needs of each individual or family with whom I meet, and I use a supportive and collaborative approach in order to help my patients improve their lives. I provide creative and solution-focused interventions to understand and address problems, and combine evidence-based practices with my belief in the value of a therapeutic relationship. I am honored to be...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been counseling individuals, families, and groups for the past 17 years. My specialty is working with adult men who are struggling with relationships and life transitions. Through my training and teaching of therapeutic wilderness survival and my years working and teaching at Rutgers University, I am very familiar with the issues young adults and...
We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My...
I strive to create a safe therapeutic relationship that supports and encourages my patients to overcome the obstacles in their lives that have held them back in order for them to resume healthy development. Every patient brings a unique life story to the work and I am committed to understanding and recognizing each individual's strivings and challenges. In addition to psychotherapy, I also prov...
( English | español ) Are you losing hope due to emotional stress, anxiety, past trauma and abuse, or as a result of difficult relationships? I believe hope is what drives emotions, relationships, job satisfaction, and life fulfillment. Therefore, my practice is based on hope. I always keep hope before me, and I will help you find your own hope as we work through your struggles and emotions. I ...
