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
As a psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals ages 18+ to help them explore what has led to current life difficulties and to work toward the changes they desire. I am a generalist in that I work with many different presenting issues from relationship difficulties to anxiety and depression. However, I have developed particular interest in working with trauma, adult survivors of...
As a licensed therapist I offer counseling and consultation services to individuals, couples and families using primarily Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused techniques in addition to integrating techniques from other treatment modalities in order to provide a comprehensive treatment experience. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (VIA TELEHEALTH) - At some point in everyone's journey life becomes difficult to manage. Sometimes the difficulty in our lives is due to our own choices, the choices of those we love, or just the circumstances we find ourselves in at the time. Our aim is to be a place where those who are struggling and hurting can discover healing, reconciliation, freedom, and joy and to h...
I help women and men navigate and grow through life's transitions. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I practice psychotherapy with enthusiasm, authenticity, and a practical approach to problems. My patients are able to discuss their relationships and stressors, develop understanding, and change in a safe and comfortable environment. I utilize short-term techniques to help alleviate...
I offer couple's and individual counseling. For those who are curious, I am African American. As a couple, are you seeking help to resolve the continuing conflict in your relationship? As an individual, do you want to explore feeling angry, anxious, depressed, sad or overwhelmed? Are you challenged with understanding how to change the negative feelings, behaviors and events in your life? Explor...
( English | español ) I welcome the opportunity to help clients who are desiring to make life changes. Most people seek counseling when a major disruption happens in life and they can no longer function at the same level as before. I love this profession and look forward to helping you take a meaningful look at your life. At this time, I will be transitioning to a new practice by Nov. 1st. Call...
Anger issues getting in the way of your relationships at home or work? Difficulty managing the strong emotions of anger, grief or sadness? Perhaps you are great at faking "All is okay" by forcing a smile and jokes, but inside crumbling. Others may be envious of your life but you feel shame about what is really going on inside. There is a reason for what you are feeling. Together in therapy we...
ALL IN OFFICE APPOINTMENTS FOLLOW COVID19 CDC GUIDELINES. We all face times in our lives where daily stressors or life challenges affect our ability to maintain a sense of well-being. Sometimes this looks like depression or anxiety or difficulty expressing our emotions in healthy ways. During these times you may need a professional to listen and help sort things out. I focus on building a...
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or feelings of overwhelm? Do you sometimes feel lost or alone, even when you are with other people? Have you experienced a painful event that seems to continue to cause you suffering? I can help you to find your way to relief, and to a deeper connection with yourself and others . If you are concerned about a child or teen who may be suffering with anxie...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with children, adolescents and adults, providing a safe and caring environment. With more than twenty years' in the behavioral healthcare field, I have extensive training and experience working with a wide variety issues and disorders....
Drama Therapy Techniques for Kids: Act Your Way out of Anxiety. Is your child suffering from anxiety about school, friendships, or new situations? Are your child's issues lowering their self-esteem? Why send your child to just talk therapy when they can heal through stories? Through drama therapy techniques kids communicate how they were meant to communicate - through storytelling and imaginary...
Whether you are seeking change, personal growth, or working to overcome grief, anxiety or depression, I can offer a safe and compassionate environment for well-being. I practice Holistic Psychotherapy, which is a wellness model to address you as a whole person. Within the holistic practice, I emphasize positive psychology, awareness, and creativity. I am trained in Transpersonal psychology,...
You have the power to make any change you desire personally and in your relationships, we have the ability to help you when you are ready. I count it as my privilege to enter your life. I believe that therapy is a unique, personal process of growth and healing for each individual. It is my goal to provide a safe and nurturing place where we can work on this process together. Each person is...
After over 18 years of experience working with clients, I have come to view myself as my clients' guide through the emotional landscape of their lives. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment in which they can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we form a partnership to determine the direction required for a...
I specialize in Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Teen Counseling and Men's Issues. I offer my life experience as a former executive, coach, husband, and father along with my passion for helping people live meaningful lives. I left a successful career as a business executive in order to become a therapist. I chose this because I experienced first-hand how the pressures of life can take a...
