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
Therapy should be a safe place for people to express their emotions, improve relationships, and explore and discuss their previous experiences. I believe it is crucial to provide support and empathy in order to create a nurturing therapeutic environment. I am committed to helping clients identify their personal strengths and forming positive and healthy connections with different people in thei...
Marriage and Family Therapists work to improve relationships with self and others. So no matter what you are experiencing at this time, I can assist you with greater self awareness while also enhancing relationships in your life. Authentic relationship begins with yourself. Let me assist you, so that you can move forward with purpose and intentionality to be the best you can be in relationship...
All of us experience day-to-day stressors; however, some are more difficult to cope with; such as traumatic events, grief and loss, anxiety, panic, living in foster care, deciding on adoption, school or work stress, and even coping with a life threatening illness. These things may cause us to use coping skills that are ineffective. You can learn to be confident and function at your very best. I...
New Horizons was founded by Nicole Waldron, Psy.D. and Ronald Gonzalez, MA, Ed.S., LPC. We offer both individual and group therapy for adults and adolescents. Dr. Waldron specializes in treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Stress, Relationship issues, Forensic issues, and those in Crisis. Mr. Gonzalez specializes in Family Therapy and in treating Anger Issues, Substance Abuse Issues, Forensic...
Overwhelmed by workplace challenges and family demands? Overwrought over disappointing relationships? Overextended and unable to find a way to bring balance to your life? A new perspective, new insights, can overcome some of these negative 'overs', and I believe that, as an empathic and well-trained therapist, I may well be able to help. With 18 years of clinical experience, I have worked with...
It is important for me to build a strong relationship with my clients and meet them where they are at. I draw from a variety of theories and work collaboratively with my clients to find the best fit. My goal is to create a safe and respectful environment that supports vulnerability and promotes change. You are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, and offer another perspective. I tr...
Despite being a professional by day, you have no idea how your life at home started feeling so chaotic and out of control. You and your partner don’t communicate like you used to and you certainly don’t have fun together anymore. Life is consumed by kids, sports, work, and errands. You aren’t having as much sex as you used to either. It feels like you lost yourself along the way and you don’t f...
I have been investing in individuals and families for over 20 years. I am passionate about impacting lives, partnering with others, and equipping those I serve to live a life of vitality. Seeking relief, healing, and change is usually very personal. It isn't something you do every day. Most of us seek more support when we are feeling stuck or even overwhelmed. When we meet, we will talk about t...
My focus is on helping clients better understand their feelings, thoughts and motivations as a pathway to leading more conscious, meaningful and authoritative lives. Because the therapeutic process can be anxiety-provoking and often requires a certain degree of vulnerability, my primary interest in the initial phase of therapy is to develop safe and trusting working relationships with my client...
" Hope is about being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." --Desmond Tutu. Within life's positive moments, you find the strength to define yourself and develop the skills you need to live more fully. Your feelings help you navigate your life and clarify your needs. Recognizing and understanding them becomes the challenge. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where yo...
I have extensive direct experience with treating both substance abuse and mental health in various treatment settings and levels of care. Many times clients resort to alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors as a means to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of trauma and mental health issues. I use both exposure and neuroscience based therapies to treat trauma. I believe in recovery...
*EMAIL IS PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS* Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root...
My true passion is working with individuals whom are in need of hope, encouragement, and support to address difficult situations in their life. I strive to see people as individuals and to recognize their unique qualities and talents. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and my role in this process is to walk with the individual throughout this challenging process. Human beings a...
Life introduces a number of challenges and stressors that can be short-lived or persistent. Treatment involves exploring how you understand and engage with what you may be experiencing. Using a collaborative approach informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my aim is to help clients manage distress with curiosity and acceptance, engage with what truly matters, and develop a more authentic...
I work with individuals age 21 and older from diverse backgrounds and cultures with a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting issues and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to improve her or his life and I help clients access your own strengths and resources f...
