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
Stressed, depressed, overwhelmed? When you feel you have no one to talk with who understands you and really listens, its time to reach out for help. You are unique and so are your problems. When you believe there is no hope, there is. If your coping methods are no longer working and you are sabotaging your health and relationships, its time to learn new ways to cope. You deserve to feel better,...
Life is full of changes and challenges. Sometimes we have the tools to manage all of the stress but sometimes we find that we need some support and guidance to help us get through the rough times. You don't have to go through these times alone. If you are experiencing a major life transition or just feel like things have become too difficult to manage on your own, reaching out for help is a...
PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY FULL. I think the magic of therapy, at its core, is about crafting a stronger sense of who you are on the inside, while building sturdier bridges to satisfying work and relationships on the outside. Some clients work with me because of a short-term problem they want to improve. Others want time to slow down and sort out their hurts, dreams, and needs, and to make bigger...
Therigatha Center for Psychotherapy (TCP) serves primarily adult women between the ages of 18 and 65 healing from interpersonal trauma such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, along with medical trauma. Trauma can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, problems with sleep, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and intimacy and somatic complaints (to name a few). TCP offers...
Are you the parent of a teen or adult struggling with addiction, an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Are you finding it difficult to maneuver through what your role may be in this journey? I have walked in your shoes and understand your feelings of helplessness and hope. I want to collaborate with you by providing support, education and understanding of these disorders, setting...
I work primarily with individuals who are having difficulty with regulating emotions, having problems with communication with others, having difficulty in their relationship(s), have a history of partner abuse and familial trauma, and individuals who are having difficulty with tough situations and are using ineffective coping (drugs/alcohol, spending, self-harm, sex, etc.). I provide a...
Currently my practice is full. I offer individual telehealth therapy for adults (18+) who are motivated to change their lives. I view individuals as part of a system and the mind/body as an integrated whole. While providing a supportive presence, I work with clients in a shared partnership where healing and transformation are encouraged. My style is warm, compassionate, and yet direct. I work f...
If you’re introspective and curious we have the groundwork for change. Fluent in Farsi (as well as English) I offer treatment to diverse group of culture, gender and creative communities. Most of my practice entails young professionals and college graduates. However, any life transition is an area to explore when it puts identity to a challenge. I have found the most promising trait in...
You're exhausted and overwhelmed by life, it's just too much and you feel like a failure. The to-do list goes on forever, the kids always need YOU and you're not sure that you're really enough. Maybe you've been feeling sad, anxious, irritable, and disconnected from those you love. Or when you first woke up this morning everything felt okay for a minute, but then you remembered, and it was like...
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters your strengths, your passions and builds...
Do you regularly hear a voice that says “I’m not good enough”? Do you feel out of control and powerless against your emotions? Anxiety can be overwhelming. You have experienced it for a long time but dealing with it on your own has proven to be unsuccessful. You want to talk about it but others tend not to understand and their attempts to fix you can feel shaming. Perhaps you are experiencing...
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you...
I offer both in-person and Telehealth therapy. I would love to work with you! Life and humanity has more than its fair share of challenges. There are good reasons for your struggles, and you are not alone. Whatever it is you would like to change or work on, there is HOPE! My specialties include anxiety, attention deficit, emotions, relationships, trauma, eating disorders, and depression. Throug...
***Currently Accepting New Clients*** The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve th...
As a caregiver, you want a meaningful relationship with your child that helps them to thrive, succeed and feel safe. But parenting can be difficult and feel overwhelming! Your child’s behavior may be impacting your relationships, work, and sleep. You may even feel stuck trying to figure out how to best connect with your child to help them grow. When I work with families, I meet with the caregiv...
