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
Welcome! I work with adult clients looking for help and support with a range of challenges. My specializations are in depression, anxiety and critical life transitions. I also provide career coaching. I have a background in clinical psychology and business and commonly work with individuals who are seeking help with struggles they experience emotionally and personally that keep them from reachi...
Exhausted...You have been tossing and turning all night, trying to think of ways to make it all better. The more you think, the more drained you become. It is becoming increasingly difficult to hold it together through this pandemic. Relationships are suffering and things feel tense and out of control. Perhaps you are arguing with your partner or having conflict with your teenage kids. Perhaps ...
My clients say that I am caring, warm, easy to talk to, solution focused and skilled. My goal for you is to feel better, heal, make positive changes and have a successful happy life. During my 25 years of experience I have worked with children, teens, schools, individuals, couples, families and groups with struggles from life circumstances, anxiety and depression. My expertise is with helping t...
Offering online tele therapy so you can receive help when your schedule permits and attend sessions in the comfort of your own private space. Don't let your present circumstances keep you from getting the care you deserve. You can trust me to provide a safe and relaxed style of therapy to deal with difficulties such as communication problems, processing grief, adjusting to major events, and lif...
Having over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everyone has within themselves the internal resources for self-healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in accessing and further developing those resources. I will help you work through your immediate problems and concerns as well as assist you in addressing past experiences that may be influencing your current...
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in mood disorders, trauma, infertility, family conflict, sexual abuse, and relationship difficulties (including domestic violence). I am bilingual in Spanish and am sensitive to the cultural aspects of Latino/Hispanic clients. I treat clients suffering from depression, chronic stress, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...
We all need a little help along the way. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with clients to obtain positive resolutions to problems and lasting hope for the future. I am a direct and active family therapist and I partner with my clients to identify challenges and resolve their problems. My experience working with clients has led me to see that raising one's understanding of the...
I prioritize developing a therapeutic relationship that is founded upon trust, integrity, compassion, and non-judgment. The emphasis is less focused on "pathology" and more on strength, resilience, and developing life and relationship effectiveness. It is my hope to support you to be more content in life, learn new ways to re-engage life and to become more empowered to move toward your vision o...
As a family therapist, I believe that each family, couple and individual has the ability to heal using their own internal strengths. My focus is on restoring balance and building communication within families as they are integral in increasing the overall well-being of individuals, couples and families. I identify symptoms such as marital discord, addiction, behavioral issues among children and...
I have over 30 years experience providing counseling to individuals, families and couples with a variety of mental health issues. I specialize in helping families address issues that make it difficult for them to enjoy their relationships with each other. I have significant experience in helping people resolve trauma issues of abuse or grief, whether recent or past. My approach is supportive an...
You don't have to grit your teeth and believe pain is just part of life. I can help you. I believe pain is a universal language that can be understood regardless of how or why we hurt. Although therapy can be tough and hard at times, I believe healing and light are possible in even the darkest situations. I specialize in posttraumatic stress, sexual trauma, mood disorders, grief, self-harm/suic...
My name is Sam and I have my own private practice called The Centered Life. I specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety and uncontrollable stress that leads to feeling overwhelmed, insecure, difficulty focusing, racing thoughts, and trouble sleeping. When these clients work with me we are able to end their anxiety by using real strategies that get real results. I love teaching my...
As odd as it may sound, my goal as a therapist is to help you develop the skills, insight, confidence and peace of mind to not need me anymore. I am a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in strength based individual, family and group psychotherapy. I have worked with people experiencing sadness/depression, anxiety, feeling "stuck" or "not in control", recovering from head...
Before you give up on your present relationship, let me help you to learn skills that create safety and security in communication. You can find new pathways to heal instead of hurting your partner or yourself. You can experience a renewed sense of aliveness and intimacy in your relationship. I specialize in marriage/relationship/and family counseling. I work with adolescents and adults who woul...
Hello - Are you feeling stuck, confused, uncertain, sad? Life often presents us with challenges and obstacles that limit us in reaching our full potential. As a licensed therapist and nationally certified counselor with 25 years of experience, I would love the opportunity to help you become "unstuck" and reach that full potential. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focuse...
