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
Are you concerned about your child's developmental progress? Is your child having difficulty making friends or socializing? Is your child experiencing anxiety or fears? Is your family exhausted by the emotional impact of having a child with special needs? For the past 25 years I have worked with children and families in private practice, in school or at home. I specialize in helping families wi...
Would you like to make your life or your child's life more fulfilling, healthy, and enjoyable? Would you like to reduce your anxiety and be less depressed? Do you or your child have a school issue or something that you'd like to change? Did the school call, have there been meetings, communication could be better? Your individual growth are my priorities. I will help you face your challenges whi...
I believe one of the key components to therapy is providing a safe trusting environment where my clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and honestly. I incorporate and integrative approach to therapy utilizing various psychotherapeutic techniques to best match the unique needs of my clients. I'm currently working with Individuals, Children, Families and Teens. I also provide scho...
Do you struggle with perfectionism and feeling not good enough? Do you frequently feel frustrated with your child or teen? Do you often feel that you don't know how to parent effectively? If any of these apply to you, we at Thrive are here to help! People often feel unheard and unsure of how to make changes and we are here to make sure you feel heard and connected while we work towards making r...
I believe that we all have a desire to feel at home and positive about ourselves. Sometimes life presents us with experiences and challenges which alters the view we have of ourselves. I provide a non-judgmental and safe professional atmosphere which supports each person's efforts to understand themselves and to restore positive feelings. My training is in Psychoanalysis, EMDR, and Biofeedback....
My ideal client may or may not have an idea where his or her distress is coming from but IS motivated to make changes to alleviate that distress. Together, we will develop strategies tailored to you to help you cope with current and/or past stressors so that you may lead a more peaceful, content life. My goal with all my clients is to help them feel like the best version of themselves. I work...
I want to work together with you to take those first steps towards positive growth and change in your life. As a psychotherapist, I see my role as a partner to you. I will assist you to identify and work together towards the treatment goals that you will set for yourself. I will work with you to change negative thinking, improve self esteem, work through painful emotions, improve relationships,...
///////////No current openings for new clients. If you'd like to be added to my waiting list please let me know your general availability//////////// The belief that drives my work is that our true nature is one of calm & ease; this gets clouded over with fear, despair, worries, past hurts, behavioral patterns that don't serve us ... Through supportive, mindfulness-based, cognitive and...
It is my belief that each of us can heal from emotional, physical and sexual trauma. In the prescense of compassion, kindness and non-judgment, I listen to, and witness the suffering and profound pain shared during therapy. In therapy, the healing power of compassion; sense of being understood by and cared for by another human being is offered. Each of us has the same needs when we are sufferin...
As your therapist, my primary goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable in an environment where you feel valued and understood. I have a warm, honest and empathic approach with my clients and believe that every person has the ability to heal and reach their true potential in life. My approach is eclectic, believing that every person is unique with their own life experiences and perceptions. ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Art and Yoga Therapist practicing in the Chicago Area. I work to provide a safe and collaborative space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to facilitate meaningful change in your life. The root of my work is assisting others to discover, strengthen, and grow inner...
It takes courage to take the first step. I consider it a privilege to walk beside you on your journey to a more rewarding and fulfilling life. I approach psychotherapy in an integrative, holistic manner that incorporates an understanding of the inter-relatedness of mind, body, and emotional health. I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your feelings and express yourself. Respe...
If you are experiencing anxiety due to parenting challenges, insomnia, relationship, school, or workplace issues the emotional affects this stress brings on can take a toll on your health and well being. My passion is to assist my clients in reaching their personal, relationship, parenting and career goals. With my years of experience as a school and clinical counselor, I can help if you are...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are your emotions, or a complicated relationship, weighing you down? Are you interested in finding creative solutions to your problems? If so, then perhaps counseling, art therapy, or some combination of the two, might be right for you! I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you will learn how to take charge of your thoughts, emotio...
I work with people who have been deeply hurt and heartbroken. I work with those who have suffered loss and abandonment. I work with those who have learned to survive in the best ways they know how, but may be coming to a place where these survival skills just don't seem to be working anymore. I offer a safe space for you to begin where you are; even if you don't quite know exactly what it is th...
