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 believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, with a mutual goal of enhancing a sense of control over one's life and promoting meaningful change. I strive to create a setting where therapeutic techniques exist alongside the creation of a safe environment, with a focus on compassion and understanding. In individual therapy, I offer psychodynamic, CBT and trauma-focused treatment (including...
My focus is providing an opportunity to learn how to increase attention and awareness of thoughts, feelings, leading to behaviors that are not serving us; motivating shifts in thinking in order to respond rather than react. What is most satisfying to me in this work is once individuals or couples gain the awareness of how childhood experiences affect communication and reactivity, they are open ...
I currently work with individuals, and couples. I strive to create a trusting, safe and empowering environment in order to promote positive change. I believe that our early relationships influence and shape our relationships into adulthood. Exploring these past relationships is essential for change because they contribute to our current life stressors, negative thinking patterns, relationships ...
I am an MGH-affiliated psychologist with a private practice in Arlington for adults and young adults. Specialties include managing stress; depression; anxiety (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety); relationship concerns; and coping with infertility, cancer, and other medical illnesses. I have also worked extensively with clients whose lives have been impacted by family members, partners,...
If you have experienced trauma or emotional pain in a current or past relationship, I am able to offer a safe,non-judgemental, empowering atmosphere as you gain insight and knowledge to move toward personal growth. It is my privilege to work with individuals of all ages with diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds. I am invested in creating a nurturing and trusting environment in treatment i...
Welcome. My goals as therapist and psychological counselor are to provide support and help for people experiencing negative feelings, self-defeating behavior, social problems, work problems or other personal difficulties. I have been a respected professional and licensed psychologist since 1983. Please contact me for an initial consultation. At that time you will have a chance to find out if yo...
Anxious about these uncertain times and how to move forward? Needing clarity and focus? Stuck in paralyzing fear and dread? Grieving the loss of connection with friends, loss of loved ones, and loss of normal routines? Talking with a seasoned Christian therapist can help you gain insight and clarity into these challenging times that we are all facing. Sometimes, however, we need additional supp...
It is my belief that every person deserves the opportunity to create a life he or she deems worth celebrating. Together, we can identify and overcome the obstacles that have overshadowed your goals and dreams. Live a life you love, and love the life you live. I value the work I do with adolescents. As a teenager, you may feel lost, trying to figure out who you are, and who you want to be. We ca...
Therapy can help you develop new ways of thinking and coping with various issues in your life. It is my desire to offer you the support you need to feel accepted and respected. The therapeutic relationship is very important, and I strive to provide a supportive environment which will allow you to openly express your struggles and needs. I am very patient and non-judgmental. I specialize in...
Are you experiencing vibrant health, fulfilling relationships, meaningful work, inner peace, and true joy in your life? You can break free from fear, emotional pain, and low self-esteem! As a Certified Heal Your Life Workshop Leader and Life Coach in the philosophy of Louise Hay, it is my passion to help my clients manifest the life of their dreams so they can live with gusto and experience tru...
Are you ready for change? Recognizing the need for support and guidance; the process of looking for counselor can all be intimidating and confusing. My goal is to offer you a soft place to land and safe place to begin healing. My guiding philosophy is healing can begin when you feel you are truly seen and heard, with kindness and compassion; in a space that is safe and welcoming. It is within t...
The counseling I do is centered around you. It is based on exploring who you are, what's going on for you, and who you want to be. What your values are and what you want from your life. I'm curious to hear about how you're getting your needs met in your life, or what you feel you need. I'm not here to judge you, but to help you tell both of us how you arrived where you are and how to get to whe...
I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping people facing emotional, social and cognitive challenges. My approach to psychotherapy draws from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With compassion and respect I work to help individuals find personal strength and resilience to experience a better quality of life....
Will be open to new clients beginning January 2021. Mike Mihalas works to promote mental wellness and treat conditions that contribute to one's present day problems and dissatisfaction. As a psychoanalytic therapist he works to increase self understanding and explore what is observable, as well as what may be happening unconsciously that perpetuates unwanted issues or problems. This approach to...
Arguing over money? Communication? Unmotivated teenager? Infidelity? We may have just what you need. We help you resolve conflict in kind, loving ways that build your relationship. We help couples find their love again, and teach teenagers adult life skills, with humor and sensitivity. LauraMaery is a marriage and family therapist, certified counselor, and best-selling author with degrees in la...
