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.
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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 that past hurts are getting in the way of the vision you have for yourself or family? You find yourself in a new role in your life and all of a sudden old emotions are resurfacing and you're not sure where they are coming from. You know that you don't want to parent the way you were parented, but you're not sure how to break those cycles. These are some reasons...
You don’t have to deal with your struggles alone anymore. I specialize in helping people with alcohol and other drug disorders, compulsive gambling, their loved ones as well as helping people cope with anxiety and chronic illnesses. I am a provider for BlueCrossBlueShield. I have been a counselor for over 35 years and I also am a long time member of a 12-step program for families of alcoholics....
We are currently accepting new clients at Main Line Counseling and Wellness Center's Paoli office and would love to hear from you! We have multiple therapists who practice out of our Paoli location, including Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists. Our therapists specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and us...
I truly enjoy working with children who display behaviors related to defiance, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and verbal/physical aggression. I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) that helps blend behavioral expectations and positive relationship building skills to manage difficult behaviors. Daily routines and simple requests may feel like a daunting task for...
ACCEPTING Clients for 1/10/21. Do you need help with the mounting daily stress and anxiety? You are not feeling like yourself and wonder how you got to this point. Do you wake up thinking “I need something to change. I just need some direction and support.”? Maybe you are not sure what needs changing or even how to go about it. What you do know is that you are exhausted – tired of thinking abou...
My ideal client is someone who truly wants to work on becoming happier with themselves and their situation. Yes therapy may seem like work sometimes but, I can assure you that you are worth it! Happiness may seem so far removed that it seems impossible to even hope for it. I am here to help give you that hope for a better future for yourself. I believe that humans are not flawed and that we are...
Are you or someone close to you experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems or parenting concerns, especially through adoption and foster care? As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Trauma Professional, my clients (children, families and adults) will experience hope and support as part of the counseling process. They will learn strategies to address and diminish ongoing...
I believe in creating a safe place, without judgment, to explore issues such as self-worth, interpersonal relationships, and current stressors. I have worked successfully with adolescent through geriatric clients from various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in life transitions, mood disorders, and sex therapy, however, I have extensive experience in working with chronic pai...
My name is Katie Hicks and I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you. I have received a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and taught dance for many years in the school system. I am a 2017 graduate with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I have two years experience in the clinical...
My goal as a therapist is to provide an emotionally safe space that supports insights, questions, concerns, and emotions that arise through current and past experiences. My practice emphasizes that it is not always about the outcome as much as it is about what’s unfolding. I will work with you through your journey of self-exploration, healing, and your ability to implement effective coping...
Life is more than the simple math equation you once thought it was. It's a bit more like the 'story problems' where details can get lost and, sometimes, it seems impossible to balance it all out. Life's big moments can be hard - even the 'exciting ones' like graduation, Thanksgiving Dinner, marriage, a new baby, and career shifts. If life is feeling like a 'trick question' right now, this could...
At MBS Psychotherapy Services, we specialize in conducting individual and family psychotherapy sessions with clients who are experiencing varied mental health and substance use concerns. We also focus on those who experience trauma, persistent mental illness and chronic medical conditions in the adult, adolescent and child populations. I have worked in the counseling field for 18 years. In 2013...
Maybe you have scoured the internet, the self help section, and your own exhausted brain looking for a way to make it better, but you’ve still come up empty. Maybe you are wondering, “Why do I still feel like this?” or even, “Why can't I get my child to cooperate?” Whatever your question is, I'd love the honor of helping you explore your heart, and find peace and healing. I believe that you hav...
I love stories and as a counselor, I find it a privilege to help people take ownership of their life stories. Some of us wish that our stories featured different characters, took place in a different setting, or would follow a new plot line. The truth is that we all need to do some editing or re-writing from time to time. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe place for you to come as you ...
Your life looks good on the outside but you are struggling on the inside. You try to be grateful but feel disconnected from your purpose and the people you love. You've tried to do everything right but secretly wonder if you've gotten it all wrong. The stress of your internal tug-of-war has left you feeling like a wave of anxiety or depression may hit at any moment. Learn how to listen to the...
