
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.
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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

Drew Horowitz has a vast range of experiences in working with addiction and mental health disorders. He has gained a wealth of knowledge through his own recovery, extensive training, and a master's level education from the Hazelden Graduate School. Drew has several years of professional experience in addiction services. He has worked extensively within a multitude of populations. After spending...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your current life circumstances? Does your life's purpose seem derailed at the moment? Are you feeling alone, where it seems that no one understands what you are going through? Perhaps there is a relationship that is causing you a significant amount of stress. Would you be interested in developing your strengths in order to better cope with your suffering and achi...

It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about...

I am a New York State licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I have expanded my practice for clients in NY state to include video/phone sessions that are secure, confidential and HIPAA compliant. My counseling style is warm, positive, and interactive. I believe that you have everything within yourself to make the changes you'd like to make. Counseling is most effective when it ...

I am not taking new patients as of September, 2020. As a psychologist, I work from a collaborative and respectful place to help clients explore what is and what is not working in their lives. I enjoy helping people clarify their values, cultivate self-acceptance, and identify changes that will lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling way of living. I'm committed to using treatments supported by...

Therapy presents a unique opportunity for people to find solutions/resolutions for challenges life throws at them. Walking with people (individuals and couples) to establish a working relationship while providing a safe environment is one of my main objectives. I am passionate about working with people. Developing strengths, visiting past victories, and exploring methods of coping are ways just...

Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults. Additionally, I offer marital counseling and family counseling. Does life feel like it is getting the better of you? I help people who feel overwhelmed by life's circumstances find success and personal enrichment. I am confident that no matter the reasons your are seeking therapy, we...

My goal is to help my clients learn about themselves and their loved ones. We are all in relationships , so how do we get what we need from these relationships while giving others what they need as well? My goal is to help with this complex balancing act. Life transitions make balance difficult. So whether you are dealing with a new marriage/baby, an empty nest, marriage difficulties, job loss,...

"I can, I'm capable, I have the capacity." My goal is to help you recognize these truths and use your strengths to improve your ability to cope with the difficulties you are going through. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Through our relationship, I will learn about your strengths and challenges and help bring you an awareness of both. We will also work on reducing symptoms of anxiety...

I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults and older teens. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client, while using a variety of specific techniques that are catered to each individual's needs. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on trust and mutual respect. I use a solution focused approac...

Most of my professional career I have spent working in hospitals with people struggling with severe and chronic mental illness as well as co-occurring addiction. During this time, I have met many unique and incredible people with astounding resiliency. The main issues I have become experienced with have ranged from depression and anxiety, to trauma, to supporting working professionals in adjust...

I am committed to helping people move through the trauma that has been, or continues to be in their lives. I believe that a genuine empathetic attitude from me to my clients is the most important thing I can do as a therapist. I use several modalities in my therapeutic approach. I work with adults, adolescents, and children with a wide range of problems such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. ...

Elizabeth Andersen
Jacksonville
Florida
Parenting is hard! Your kid did NOT come with a manual & things can become overwhelming before you know it. You want what is best for your child; you don't want them to hurt, you want to keep them safe, & be happy, but do you find yourself feeling like somewhere you got disconnected & now you don't know what else to do? You've tried to talk, you've tried to discipline, you've lost your patience...

Jody Marie Buttram
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Each of us is on a journey, and sometimes this journey can become quite stressful. At times we need someone on the outside looking in, to help us gain perspective and to encourage us toward healthy change. I have a passion to walk alongside others in their journeys to offer hope and help in healing. My Christian perspective and person-centered approach allows me to value each person as a fellow...

Bryn Chafin
Atlanta
Georgia
Seeking balance? I am a trained social worker who works with women, men, couples, and adolescents. You may struggle with situations and issues in your life including but not limited to coping with strong emotions, thinking poorly of yourself, a traumatic event or experiencing frustration in relationships. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative process in which one is able to reflect on thought...