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
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Traumatic experiences have an effect on all members of the family. Sometimes what we once thought our lives would look like, turned out to be different down the road. We all need support and guidance at times and reaching out is step one in your journey to become emotionally stronger. In a safe & private setting, I will help you find that better place, so you can find a sense of peace to move...
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Day, Evening and Weekend hours. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, with over 10 years of experience. I assist individuals, couples and families with challenges in their life; to find their strengths, solve problems and overcome obstacles. I address depression, anxiety, behaviors, trauma from sexual emotional or physical abuse, divorce, co-parenting and blended families. I have...
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Available 24/7 for crisis, trauma and Covid cases. The work I do with clients is a passionate calling. It's a privilege to be entrusted to form an alliance with you that heals suffering and promotes growth development. Being a therapist is more than a profession for me; it's a way of life. I have had a psychotherapy practice in Miami for the past thirty years and have written numerous articles ...
