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
In my private practice, I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have a special interest in ACT, mindfulness and compassion-focused treatment. The name of my practice, Belay Psychological Services, reflects my treatment philosophy. Before a climber ascends a mountain, they are placed "on belay" with a partner at the base. The climber can take risks a...
Welcome to my profile and congratulations on your first step in helping your child feel better, stronger and more confident about themselves. My goal while working with children, adolescents and young adults, is to provide them with the emotional and mental tools that will empower them to handle the ups, the downs, and struggles that are part of everyday life. They will discover ways to reduce...
I work with people experiencing chronic anxiety that is eroding confidence, happiness, relationship quality, and fills your life with stress, doubt, and despair. I'll collaborate with you to create meaningful shifts in thought, feeling, action. My approach is short-term, evidenced-based, solution-focused and emphasizes Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. Our work together is designed to produce a solid...
It takes courage and humility to seek help for oneself. I strive to create an empathic, collaborative atmosphere to help you address and diminish pain and conflict in your life. My approach is eclectic drawing from two decades of experience treating a wide range of emotional issues. There is no need for you to suffer any longer. I offer guidance and tools for you to reduce distress in your life...
Everyone has goals in life, but at times it may be difficult to achieve those goals, resulting in feelings of anxiety or depression. Using a holistic, strength-based approach we will explore factors that may have gotten in the way of achieving your goals, such as life stressors, relationship difficulties, or insecurities. Together we will focus on addressing these obstacles in order to allow yo...
At M.A.Jean-Charles Psychotherapy & Consulting, LLC, healing, learning, and growing is our mantra and shapes our therapeutic philosophy. We believe that to heal psychically and to grow into the best version of ourselves, and one must engage in learning. At times, life creates too much noise; one can lose sight and footing on their place in this world. Learning provides a pathway to engage in...
For over 25 years I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, people who may find themselves struggling through a life crisis, interpersonal struggles, or just wanting to improve the quality of their own life. I proudly adhere to my social work Code of Ethics, and work in an atmosphere free of any judgement or shame. I am always mindful and respectful of boundaries and confidentiali...
Life! It's perplexing and mysterious. Challenging and full of unexpected turns. Our fast-paced world presents us with demands that stress our coping abilities and make even the simplest of things seem overwhelming. But life can also be full of contentment and connection. When we acknowledge and explore what is upsetting, we have the potential to expand self-awareness and create a circle of...
*Please note I am currently accepting video/phone patients only* I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's...
Are you exhausted by the obsession over your body and your weight? Are you tired of policing your food, your body, and all the constant "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts"? Do these issues interfere with your self worth, your relationships, or your progress in life? There IS hope. Eating disorders, weight policing, and body image worries take precious time and energy away from our lives. They leave us...
My approach to counseling is from a humanistic perspective which places importance on looking at the whole person. By creating an atmosphere of safety and security, I assist the person in examining current difficulties, reconnecting to forgotten strengths and discovering their full potential. I believe that this is best achieved through understanding an individual's relationship to persons,...
When individuals are provided a safe space to explore their whole selves, incredible growth and change can take place. Through a warm and collaborative atmosphere, a strong therapeutic relationship can develop, helping people gain relief from suffering and increase well-being and self-compassion. My specialty is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which helps people to process...
I help people access their potential. By empowering and supporting you, you will find freedom from the pain of old wounds, recovery from trauma and gain new ways of coping and relating. Central to this work will be the relationship between therapist and client, which evolves within a safe and compassionate space, within which you will find the courage to explore your concerns without feeling...
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment where one's unique struggles can be understood through a collaborative relationship that is geared to the needs of each individual. When people suffer from emotional stress it can interfere with their capacity to be comfortable, productive and fulfilled in their lives. Through therapy, putting feelings into words helps to ease distress, an...
Are you lacking motivation, feeling sluggish or finding yourself consistently worried? Have you noticed tension in your relationships with family and colleagues, but not sure how to address it? Are you navigating a recent life change? As your therapist, I strive to help you identify and meet your goals, by recognizing and overcoming the barriers that prevent your success. I believe people do th...
