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
After years of Pastoral Counseling, I decided to get my professional license. I have a heart to help people who have experienced trauma to be healed from the inside out. As a minister and a pastor's daughter, I also have a desire to provide a safe, confidential place for ministers and their families to go for counseling. I also trained in play therapy. While I mostly counsel from a Cognitive...
I have extensive training and over 25 years experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and pregnancy loss, including abortion. I hold an MA in Mental Health Clinical Counseling and have completed the Jungian Professional Psychotherapy program with the CG Jung Institute of Chicago. Additionally, I work with couples using the Gottman Method to strengthen relationships and deal wit...
Counseling is a process. One that eventually enables you to help yourself with the concerns or dilemmas you are experiencing. Taking charge of the responsibility of your mental health is as critical as caring for your physical health. I know how overwhelming it can be when trying to select a counselor to fit your individual needs. I offer a positive environment in which you can feel free to wor...
Here's what I believe: Your emotionality is one of your greatest resources. When we can understand our emotions as information, not instructions, we have access to all of the rich insights they provide to us about ourselves and the world around us. As a holistically oriented therapist, my work weaves together Western psychological theory with Eastern traditions of spirituality, infusing session...
Throughout life, we find ourselves in need of outside perspective and assistance in facilitating change. As a therapist, I hope to accompany you through this process, addressing your needs as a unique individual, taking into account the many factors that impact you. My goal is to provide emotional support while developing patterns of thought and behavior toward change. I hope to provide a uniqu...
Ashley is a Licensed Masters Social Worker and an alumnus of Michigan State University. She has worked in the helping professions for over 10 years, and has found therapy to be the area in which she is most passionate. Therapy is a collaborative process and Ashley will be there to guide and support you as you take steps towards achieving your goals. Ashley’s approach is person-centered,...
Today is the best time to start feeling better about yourself. Improving your mental health will have positive effects on your entire well-being. My name is Eva McCallister and my office allows you a safe and comfortable place to express your thoughts, feelings, worries and anxieties. My goal is to provide you with a safe environment in which you can overcome difficult life transitions, improve...
I feel that everyone has the ability to cope, sometimes finding that ability to cope can be difficult; I see myself as a clinician who will help you find the healthy coping skills that will work for you. My counseling style is person-centered. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, my specialty being trauma and LGBTIQ++ issues. I also provide clinical supervision for othe...
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is ...
I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is...
Everyone is different, and therefore, requires a therapist who is tailored to their individual needs. I am dedicated in helping you through challenges you may be experiencing, whether this is something new for you, or has been attached to you for some time. My down to earth personality will help you feel comfortable and generate a dialogue that will bring you through life's difficulties. As a...
Throughout my ten years of counseling I have worked with various clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger management. Most of my experience has been assisting teens learn how to cope with anxiety, depression, poor communication skills, impulsivity, drug use, criminal activity, poor social skills, relationship building, coping skills, anger management, PTSD symptoms,...
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Feel like your emotions are all over the place, or out of your control? Life can be challenging, and therapy may be the missing piece in successfully overcoming life's obstacles. I specialize in working with individual adults and teens struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, emotion regulation, and trauma. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that allo...
I like to help people discover the innate joy for life that they are capable of feeling. My intention as a therapist is to help people recover from symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related disorders. I provide evaluations for adults for ADHD. I also specialize in helping people deal with difficult transitions and problems in relationships. I have experience helpi...
I have been practicing for over 30 years in many capacities as a clinical supervisor, consultant,coordinator and director of programs in residential and community mental health clinics. I am absolutely humbled and respect clients" resiliency and courage as they confront their various life stressors. I have had the opportunity to specialize in the following areas: DBT, CBT, Anxiety, Relapse...
