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
When you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed it can be difficult to find the courage to seek therapeutic support. My hope is that through our sessions you will be able to find peace in the chaos of life. I believe our struggles teach us to center our attention around a part of us that needs to grow. I can help you create this change and manage the feelings that come with this rewarding work. M...
Do you have times when you feel overwhelmed or exhausted? Perhaps you have noticed that you are spending less time doing things you love, or spending time with friends and family? Are you easily frustrated or irritated by things that never bothered you before? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families just like yours. I work with you to help...
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I take a teamwork approach to the therapeutic process. My job is to help you figure out your goals and then we work together to help you reach them. I have extensive training and experience working with adults (18+) and couples. My specialties include: Couples therapy, women's issues, postpartum depression, developing...
I believe each person has the capacity to heal and discover their deepest potential. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families including children and adolescents. Using a systemic approach to family work, I enjoy helping families achieve greater stability and more satisfying relationships. I am mindful of creating a safe, supportive space...
Everyone has a time in their life when they need help. I have been helping people understand their difficulties and develop strategies and skills to overcome those struggles for over 15 years. As a clinical Social Worker I have worked in many different therapeutic settings aiding individuals with various problems including depression, anxiety, family and couples issues, academic difficulties, a...
Honestly, I just want you to be happier, healthier, & more at peace with your life. Whatever your stumbling blocks are, remember you are nimble. Your strength and wisdom have brought you this far! In 25 years of practice I have had the honor of working with brave clients as they set about changing their landscape. My hope is to guide you, support you, hold you accountable, & laugh with you as y...
I know how hard it is to ask for help sometimes. I hope you take this opportunity to pat yourself on the back for taking this step. The decision to take a deeper look at your life and relationships is a decision to transform yourself. Give me a call to see if I can help you. I work with issues relating to grief, trauma, sexual assault, breakups, couples work, and anxiety. I offer a unique...
The method I use is not about talking out your problems; instead my method will assist you in studying the processes that created and maintain the person you have become. My approach is a guided self-study. At times, you will be invited to incorporate the use of art materials as part of that study. Our work together will offer an opportunity for you to experiment, create, and transform challeng...
******My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients. Please email if you are an existing client or a client I have seen in the past********* I invite you to learn ways to connect, uncover, sit with, and integrate new found wisdom into your life. As a strength-based therapist, I use an integrative approach to assist you in listening to the wise parts of yourself and reveal you...
Note: Regardless of what you read about my availability, please check my vm for updates. Have you come across challenges you've never had and don't know where to begin? I work with you in your value system to reach your goals. Or is your teen entering a phase that leaves you or them in a state of confusion or distress? Together, we can find a path that is comfortable and fitting. Do you and/or...
Sometimes in life we have to face rough situations. Whether it's peer stress, transitions, negative interactions, poor choices, or the growing pains of life. I work with many people who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma. Many of these people seek a more positive life and look for growth. Through collaboration I assist individuals, and families in learning how to cope, and grow from pa...
I thoroughly enjoy supporting children, teens, parents, and individuals reach their full sense of joy and success, and grounding into the truth revealed by the experience of the moment. I assist clients feel and know their inner wisdom, and engage in exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are impede, and augment, the creations of harmonious relationships, and full potential. I of...
Whether you are looking for a short term, targeted treatment to address a current challenge or transition in life, or seeking greater understanding of long held patterns or beliefs that may contribute to recurrent conflict and unhappiness, I take a relational, mindfulness based approach to help individuals, couples and families develop greater insight and discretion around thoughts and behavior...
I am a therapist in private practice specializing in LGBTQ+ issues, relationship counseling (couples, polyamory, BDSM dynamic, same-sex, etc.), HIV education and advocacy, and substance abuse/addiction. I have extensive experience working with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.) I spent five years working specifically with the military in a financial setting and come fr...
**Currently conducting therapy through telehealth and I am available to work in CT, NJ, MA, VT and RI. Please contact me for more information.***I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a broad base of counseling experience with; children, adolescents and families. Areas of emphasis; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bi-polar disorders and Asperger/Autism Spectrum. I view mental healt...
