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
Carla J. O'Connor, LCSW, CEDS: It is my belief that every client with an eating disorder can recover and want to provide a message of hope. I have worked with many clients who have had prior treatment and/or labeled "chronic" who have achieved full recovery. I coordinate care with other professionals to facilitate this goal--particularly registered dietitians and physicians. I work primarily wi...
I am passionate about helping people see their true potential. Many times, life changes, family issues, mental illness, and negative thinking get in the way of seeing who we truly are. I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families through their journey; getting back to a healthy place through Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I beli...
Are you dealing with trauma and its aftereffects? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and having difficulty moving on? Is it difficult for you to concentrate? To trust and relate to others? To live your life the way you would like? Allow me to help you understand what is happening to you and to regain your balance. You can become grounded again. You can move beyond your trauma. It does not have ...
Are you struggling with relationships, intimacy, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling the effects of the pandemic? Now is is a difficult time for many people. You can use this time to reflect and grow. You're not alone even if you feel like you are. Maybe you realized you wanted to make a change and now is a good time to generate a shift in your life. Therapy will not only give you time to t...
Are you tired of facing the same struggle, over and over again? The same marriage problems...the same anxious feeling when you wake up and go to sleep...the same stress that never leaves you in peace...the same sense of hopelessness and loneliness. You've tried to feel better - to improve things - but nothing ever changes and you're right back where you started. I can help. I specialize in help...
I love working with individuals who are ready to face the challenges of life in positive, proactive ways. I work to meet my clients where they are and then companion them on their personal journey toward health and wellness in all ares of their lives. I work best with individuals who are struggling with loss/grief; major life transitions such as health or career changes; and the aftermath of...
I appreciate you taking this first step towards improving your personal health. I understand seeking mental health treatment may seem daunting at first, but I am here to help you identify your personal goals and areas you wish to improve, rather than impose a specific agenda on you. I truly believe you are the best person to lead your own treatment. I would be honored to help you and walk with ...
Each one of us is capable of living a life of authenticity, connection, meaning, and joy. Yet so much can get in the way. Early on, we're taught to believe that something is wrong with us - we're the wrong size, the wrong gender/sexuality/race, have the wrong talents/goals. We're taught to strive for a limited vision of success. On top of these cultural pressures, many of us experience trauma s...
If you have tried to resolve relationship issues or other life complications on your own and things still haven't changed, I can help get you to where you want to go. I specialize in working with adults (individuals & couples) regarding relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, divorce, parenting problems and difficult life transitions. Every client is different and your treatment plan will ...
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they experience personal and relational difficulties including marital conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or simply a feeling of "being stuck." My goal is to create a safe, affirming place for you and/or your partner to feel heard and understood and to find the tools you need to move forward. I am...
PRACTICE IS FULL - NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS. My belief in individuals and families informs my work as a clinician. I believe that because we are all human, we face a variety of struggles throughout our lives. If these struggles seem too much for you to handle at present, perhaps I can come alongside and support you toward insight, growth, and healing. I think that each of us holds the potential to...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a counselor. I have no idea why, but even as an adolescent, I was drawn to people and trying to help figure out what makes them tick. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of the counseling experience. In that relationship, it’s very important for me to hold the space for the client. Both client and counselor need...
I have a true passion for working with older adults and caregivers. I have worked with this population both in residential and community settings. I also have experience working in substance abuse and with individuals living with chronic illness. I enjoy not only individual work, but also working with couples and families to initiate and maintain change within the family system. Some issues I...
Hello! My name is Mike Craddock, and I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you to achieve your counseling goals. My work ranges from depression to addiction issues. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. I also have the unique distinction of being a military combat Veteran and specialize in military issues. I offer free 20 minute face-to-face and phone...
As a therapist, I want to help you develop a life worth living. We will work together to set goals, learn new coping skills, implement new behaviors, and explore values so that you can build a life that you are passionate about. In the words of Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I believe, "the most caring thing a therapist can do is to help clients change in ways that...
