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
( English | español ) Do you feel stuck and go in circles with your problem but haven't made the appointment because you just don't know who to trust? You spend too much time researching therapists and you are not sure how to pick the right one. If you are a teen or adult who struggles with extreme changes in mood, problems at work or in relationships and you are tired of the ups and downs, I c...
*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* Are you feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? I can guide you in exploring these issues while helping you to identify and access your inner strengths and resources for healing and growth. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with stress and overwhelm, a lack of meaning and purpose, and low self-worth issues. As one myself, I also have insig...
I bring natural skill, compassion, and extensive experience to my psychotherapy practice with adults, children, and families. I am a Master Trainer at the Yale Child Study Center and also work as clinical consultant to provide training to other therapists. I have a menu of treatment options that can be tailored to clients of all ages. I also work with parent-child dyads and couples who are...
Welcome. My goal is to get you where you want to be. Calmer, happier, relief, a better relationship, standing on the beach with the sun in your hair (well not actually, but I can teach you a great grounding exercise so when you need a minute or two on the "beach" it can be available to you). Supportive counseling and resources are my specialty. With diverse life experiences and constantly readi...
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for more than 20 years, helping them to become the healthy, productive people they were meant to be. Good therapy is hard work, requiring a safe environment, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and mutual respect. It can be the most rewarding work someone will ever enter into. I want to be the therapist for people who are willing to work to...
Does your relationship feel terribly one-sided, with you constantly making sacrifices for someone without getting much in return? Often, when you wrap your life around someone else, accepting unacceptable circumstances to keep the relationship together, it can be emotionally exhausting and profoundly destructive. So, how do you change things when life is so challenging and you're alone in your...
I am a strength-based therapist with a warm, nonjudgmental and direct approach. Championing evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapy, I utilize these modalities to help you evaluate and work through maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that are keeping you "stuck" in your present situation. I will work collaboratively with you to create a culturally...
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Call for specific details. Welcome to my site! I'm an experienced and caring therapist who aims to assist you find real solutions. Therapy can be useful in handling changes in life, getting through difficult times, and recognizing your strengths for a brighter future. To get your first appointment scheduled either call or email me. I look forward to meeting you. I am highly motivated to provide...
Graduating from Loyola University with a Master's degree in Theology and Marriage and Family, I focus on individuals impacted by addiction, infidelity, relational crisis and trauma. I have been a Program Director in a jail offering substance abuse treatment and a CEO and Clinical Director of a domestic violence center. As a federal government researcher, I developed an addiction curriculum used...
There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to therapy. There is profound potential for healing through the relationship between therapist and client. I aim to strike a balance between a direct and challenging therapeutic space with warmth and compassion. I provide space for clients to explore and "connect the dots" openly and free of judgment leading to lasting change, awareness, an...
Exhausted by cycles repeated over and over in their lives, people come to me hoping to understand their thoughts and feelings more deeply. I believe that relationships, more than specific techniques, facilitate healing. Through the therapeutic relationship, you can feel more empowered to find meaning and fulfillment in your life. I treat patients who are navigating painful life transitions,...
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen...
I have over 12 years experience treating adolescents and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe therapy should be a collaborative partnership in which we work together to restore healthy functioning. We will identify triggers and destructive behavior patterns that contribute to emotional stress. We can then work together to develop constructive coping skills tailored to your specif...
