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 an existential-humanistic practitioner who will provide an empathetic, non-judgemental, and confidential environment where you can be fully heard and understood. I am not interested in identifying symptoms to label human beings in order to meet the needs of insurance companies. I am interested in meeting the needs of individuals, families, and couples by utilizing a mind, body, and spirit...
As a licensed social worker, my main objective is to focus on the strengths each person already has and the areas in which he or she wants to improve. If you are looking for extra support, you are the one setting goals and I will help you look at ways to achieve them. Each person is an individual who may be having a hard time with certain areas and not a patient who fits a "standard mold." We a...
I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 15 years. I see my role as helping to alleviate distress by promoting positive change. My treatment style combines techniques from Mindfulness Practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Eating Disorders. I provide a safe environment to promote greater insigh...
I work with individuals and couples to help reduce struggles and find ways to live more fulfilling, gratifying lives. Our relationship is the context in which we work to find where you're stuck, what's getting in your way, and ways to do things differently. My specialty areas include grief and loss, adoption, ADHD, race/class issues, work/life balance, LGBTQ issues, and divorce. I help people...
At Summit Psychological Services, we are commited to providing a postive experience while you start or continue your journey to a more healthy, happy you. Whether you are looking for assistance with an immidiate problem or to gain a greater understanding of yourself, we would like to help you on your journey. We have a team of qualified and experienced therapists who are ready and excited to wo...
Life can be full of challenges and life changing events. Some of these events and challenges can result in intense emotional distress. If you or a loved one are struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress management, loss & grief, or trauma, I would like to work with you in a mutual effort to address your distress and healing. Over the past 24 years I have been working with children, teens, adults...
Psychotherapy is a relationship, a very special kind of relationship. The sole purpose of this relationship is to assist people in sorting through, understanding, and reducing the distress that they are experiencing. It is a relationship in which the consumer discusses & comes to an understanding of the problems that are bothersome. It is an enormous investment. Success depends as much upon the...
I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and reso...
I believe that people are responsible for and capable of making their own decisions within the context of their environment. We are all controlled by our environment to a certain extent but we have more control that we realize. We always have freedom to choose. I believe that all behaviors are purposeful and that these behaviors are designed to meet our needs. At times, there are better ways to...
**Currently not accepting new clients** My practice serves adolescent girls & young women. Through compassionate listening and processing, along with psychotherapy rooted in cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapies, I aim to meet clients' varied needs. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and self identity and role changes associated with relationships,...
Please note I am not taking new clients at this time. My approach to therapy includes working with clients in a respectful and collaborative manner to help them achieve their full potential and reach their personal and relational goals. I work with clients to help them understand and gain insight into the psychological or relational patterns that may be causing them distress and help alter thos...
Working from a strengths-based, collaborative approach to counseling, I use a variety of techniques in assisting clients find solutions and reach their goals. My belief is that clients very often have the answers they are seeking already within themselves. Sorting through their hopes, fears, beliefs etc. is useful in identifying what may be preventing them from recognizing those answers and...
We help marriages and families! Our goal is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to overcome and grow. Things like better communication and the ability to resolve conflict are essential. We are glad to be able to offer a sliding fee scale in order to make counseling services affordable. I have a great deal of experience in helping couples recover from affairs. Don’t wait any longer! Give ...
**I am currently not taking new clients.** With passion and care I help clients navigate emotional obstacles. I treat individuals struggling with personal issues which stop them from reaching their full potential. Understanding emotional boundaries, not owning others issues and accepting the fact that the more true we are to our own truth the happier we are regardless of our circumstances are...
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's health. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples who are coping with a variety of different concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, and other life transitions. I believe in providing a safe, open, and collaborative environment for you to approach and...
