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
Do you often feel isolated or overwhelmed? Do you constantly feel hurried? Our lives can present us with situations that cause us to question everything we thought we knew. Sometimes painful issues from your past like sexual abuse or other painful childhood experiences resurface. During these times, it can feel hopeless: causing anxiety or depression. Balancing these concerns among our busy liv...
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a graduate of the Clinical Psychology program at Hofstra University. I have also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine specializing in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior with individuals with developmental disabilities. I am centrally located in...
With 20 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to...
I have worked for years in community mental health, with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I think that people need for therapists to be with them when they are at their most vulnerable, and to help them to keep one foot in the present as they look for answers. My best work is with people who are curious about their own patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior, and are willing to try s...
Anne Kellstedt Ramirez, LCPC is an experienced professional counselor in Wheaton, IL. It is hard to have peace of mind if we're not connecting well with others, or at war within ourselves. When we are nourished in supportive relationships, we are less vulnerable to depression, anxiety and addictions. Anne has been assisting people who are looking to make a change in their lives. It is a privile...
A therapist can be an ally and partner during times when life presents us with challenges that make us feel stuck. A strong therapeutic relationship can help us feel safe and comfortable as we work to understand ourselves and get 'unstuck'. As a clinician, I aim to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I am present and accessible to my clients. I have a warm and very down-to-ea...
I have been practicing for over 20 years on both coasts and have experience in treating most issues. I especially enjoy doing work with couples. I am experienced in treating relationship issues, depression, anxiety and trauma, in particular. I have been working with gay, lesbian and transgendered clients for years. Currently I am also working at a small college where I counsel students with all...
I have over 25 years experience working in the mental health and eating disorder fields. I believe in therapy that is focused, meaningful, productive, and evidence based. It is my honor to work with you as you strive to function and feel better; while becoming more effective in your day to day life. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment,...
Anxiety, Depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have the tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Do you feel anxious or depressed as a result? If your answer to any o...
Feeling stuck in your life? Trapped in anxiety and depression or in a relationship that’s full of conflict, anger, and pain? Have you been betrayed or have you betrayed someone you love? Life is hard and you've suffered losses. Maybe you just need a safe place to unpack all you've been carrying and somebody who knows how to help you make sense of it all. We use research-based therapy that...
Are you facing a difficult situation? It is my goal to create an environment to facilitate personal growth and healing. I use a variety of therapuetic modalities tailored to my client's specific needs. Together we can find a solution. I am trained in eclectic therapeutic techniques, assessments and evaluations for individuals and families of all ages. However, my specialities include Depressive...
I am currently on maternity leave and not seeing clients, please check back in September. I create a welcoming and non-judgmental space where acceptance and self-discovery may flourish. My goal is to create an environment where each individual who comes to me feels comfortable and well supported. I take a client-centered approach to therapy, which means I meet each individual where they are at....
*I am currently accepting Medicaid/SoonerCare, Tricare, WebTBA, Health Choice, and Private Pay* I am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist providing Individual Therapy and Family Therapy services using empathy based counseling services to persons seeking to find their best self and their best relationships. My approach is to assist you in ways that maximize your gifts and talents to allow you t...
It can be vulnerable to start therapy; it takes courage. I believe it can be very rewarding and is one of the most powerful paths of transformation. Being in therapy is an opportunity to look at your life, and to learn new ways of relating to yourself, to others, and to your circumstances. This process can ease the pain of whatever difficulty you may be going through. It is an opportunity to no...
I work with children from 3 to 18 as well as adults, couples and families with issues such as trauma histories, anxiety, depression, school issues, self-esteem issues, anger management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, divorce issues, family conflict and parenting. My goal is to provide a safe space where children and adults can feel free to express themselves and in that process develop...
