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
My areas of passionate expertise are anxiety, family therapy and self/spiritual growth. With 20 years of experience with OCD, I can help you or your child using an empirically supported combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and family and mindfulness techniques when appropriate. I treat other anxiety disorders such as GAD, social anxiety ...
Are you feeling stuck? I can help. Raising a family, excelling at your work and maintaining healthy relationships can all be challenging. Sometimes those challenges can result in fulfillment and sometimes they can be so stressful as to make us feel anxious, depressed, sad, angry or uncertain. Therapy can provide perspective and offer new skills to promote positive change. I offer a supportive...
This is where your new journey begins! You have googled the symptoms and you still can’t find the solutions you need. Talking with family/friends isn’t helping or their judgments get in the way. The things that used to work aren’t working anymore. You know you need help and you don’t know what to do. You are struggling and tired of being unhappy. Don’t second guess yourself anymore. You are in ...
We all need to be heard. We all need someone who can sit with us and truly hear our story. I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to address the challenges and changes you may be facing. For 24 years, I have been working with people just like you--people who need someone to listen, support and engage. People who need a dedicated time and safe place to step out of...
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page. We know that choosing the right therapist is an important decision. If you or someone you know is looking for assistance dealing with life's challenges, we are here to help. Karvinen Counseling Services is a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to get the help you need. Our group of licensed, qualified therapists provides assessment,...
Daily life for some can be isolating and debilitating; taking the first step to ask for help requires courage. I deeply understand that coming to an office in Evanston to talk about life’s struggles can feel intimidating and even unwelcoming for some. As a strengths-based therapist and yoga teacher, I am interested in hearing stories from people who do not feel like they fit in, whether it is...
Welcome. Looking for peace, calm, balance and tranquility? I use a collaborative, strength-based approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families. Clients come in to address difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and strained relationships. Parents often seek information and support regarding single parenting, parenting a child with ADHD, behavioral problems, learning difficulties...
Children/Teens/Individual/Family Therapy/Play Therapy My role as a therapist is to help children/teens and their families work through difficult issues that are causing conflict in their family, peer and school/work relationships. The theraputic goal is to help guide clients as they explore possible choices that will resolve their conflicts and help them move forward with their lives. I have wo...
You have challenges in your life that are causing turmoil and stress. Whether it's with your relationship or family, it can be so stressful and depleting when things don't feel right or are unsettling. The stress builds until you finally feel ready to talk to someone who can help. That's where I can step in and help you work through the issues, solve problems and support you in a compassionate...
You were made to live life well and full of joy. However, difficult moments in life can create sadness, stress, anger or fear. These experiences and emotions can negatively impact all areas of our life and, they are challenging to navigate alone. I journey with clients by exploring the roots of issues while guiding them toward healthier thinking, acting and reacting - in short, to improve daily...
I am primarily a cognitive/behavioral therapist who uses a wide range of clinical interventions to address many presenting issues. I have extensive experience in marriage counseling as well as adolescent issues. I love my job, and to some that may sound weird given the fact that hard issues are addressed daily. I believe in positive change and progress for everyone struggling with something in...
Welcome! You are searching here because something in your life is asking to be explored and shifted. You may be searching for a way to handle life stressors with more mastery, heal from past traumas, create better and deeper relationships with self and others or for help dealing with difficult life transitions. Sometimes we need some support navigating the rough waters of life. I hold a foundat...
I will commit to you the space to question, process, feeI vulnerable and ultimately grow. I recognize the potential of your pain and your challenges. From this, I believe we can nurture the strength and wisdom you have and that you can heal and be wonderful. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, my approach to therapy is through a systemic lens. I will help you identify your barrier...
Let me help your family discover their strengths while learning new skills that will improve coping, communication, and advocacy. I provide a supportive environment to help families learn, grow, and heal. I am excited to offer animal assisted therapeutic services to ease emotional stress that may occur during the therapeutic process. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD. I...
Is your relationship in jeopardy? Reconnecting couples in crisis is my specialty, and helping couples realize their relationship goals is my passion. At VA Healthcare, I collaborated with dozens of veterans and their families as they repaired their relationships, recovered from severe mental illness, and rebuilt trust and intimacy. Whether PTSD, depression, anxiety or addictions are sapping you...
