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
I am a licensed psychotherapist I see individual adults and adolescents. My approach is collaborative and trauma informed. I specialize in non-traditional lifestyles and welcome individuals who have felt like an "outsider" or have experienced marginalization trauma. I thoughtfully hold and consider the many layers of complexity related to your concerns, including societal & systemic oppression....
My main focus for the past 15 years has been on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment, in group settings as well as individual sessions. I work mostly with adults, but I do have experience with adolescents, families, and couples. In working with issues of addiction, I also work with Adult Children of Alcoholics and Addicts (ACOA/COA) addressing the negative impact growing up in an alcoholic...
Many of us struggle with feelings of insecurity, anger, anxiety, and sadness. We may find ourselves wishing that relationships with our families, romantic partners, or friends were more fulfilling. Sometimes the struggle to decipher how to live a more fulfilling life can be a lonely one. If you feel this way, know that you are not alone and there is help. After working as a therapist for over a...
Making the decision to work with a therapist is a big deal. It takes courage to allow someone to see your vulnerabilities. You may be dealing with a crisis, loss or life transition. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, stressed, angry, depressed, grief-stricken or some combination of these. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, curiosity and will actively engage with you as you unfold these...
I counsel individuals and families focusing on the goals that are important to you towards self-actualization. I begin this process by establishing a trusting client therapist relationship so that you can move forward in your personal and professional life. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic techniques to guide you in your therapeutic journey. Developing each person's strengths and worki...
Greetings and welcome! I am the founder of Hall Counseling Services. We work with individuals, families, and couples and are happy to provide a safe space for everyone. If you are struggling with a major life event or simply need a professional to help you process and manage your thoughts, we are here for you. Our website provides pictures and biographies for each of our clinicians. When you ca...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in 4 states, (California, Florida, Virginia, Maryland). If you are motivated to do your part, what I will bring to our relationship is my passion for psychology which is as fervent today as over 30 years ago when I hung out my first shingle. My job will be to figure out how to help you arrive at your pinnacle given your unique temperament and situational...
Hello, I'm Alan Raddatz, director of Valley View Family Counseling Services. I'm here to interact with my patients through psychotherapy & counseling for individuals, couples and families with a competent and caring focus on understanding my clients needs, behaviors and communications to help achieve meaningful loving relationships and positive life outcomes. In preparation for this field I hav...
Do feel life is spinning out of control? Do you question asking a stranger about issues you feel you should know the answers to already? Are you struggling with navigating relationships, personal direction, spiritual thoughts, or work issues? All of these are a good reason to seek out a counselor. I enjoy working on these issues with each of my clients. I use a combination of various types of...
With the death of my infant son in 1982, I felt truly indoctrinated into the world of the dark-- and more equipped to help others with their pain and loss. A counselor for 40+ yrs, I help clients navigate into the dark, hidden parts of themselves--where much of their beauty, stories, secrets, "feared monsters", etc. lay buried & aching to be set free. Through a trusting counseling relationship,...
Do you or your child have problems regulating emotions? Do emotions go from 0-100 in no time with a tendency to have outbursts? Have you noticed a change in yourself or your family member? Are you concerned that you or your family member are unhappy? We offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents/ adults learn that its ok to be emotional. That being...
As a therapist and counselor I provide understanding, compassion and clinical excellence to facilitate effective and lasting change. Amidst the busyness of life, therapy is a space in which attentive, non-judgmental reflection can occur, so that you may be seen and heard accurately and deeply. In this setting, therapy can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself, your difficulties and ultimat...
I will provide a safe environment to discuss issues of drug use and or personal issues that are unresolved. I will also provide proof of counseling for those with a medical marijuana card or suboxone. I will also provide in home counseling to those who need it....
Are you stuck in some aspect of life? Imagine a future where you experience the freedom to do what you struggle to do now. Seeking help in the hard times is the bravest and wisest investment you can make. Life is hard for all of us and I know it takes courage just to be on this site. What's happened to you and its impact is just part of your story, you can write the next chapter. I counsel wome...
Dr. Ajmere is licensed psychologist and is widely recognized as an expert on adolescent health. She worked at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago as the Upper School psychologist and Health teacher. When living in Chicago she maintained a private practice for 8 years and has recently relocated to Studio City, CA. In addition to her clinical practice she is an adjunct professor at the Chicago...
