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
Life is a journey with many changes along the way and sometimes one needs a bit of support to get through it. I have a passion for helping people navigate their unique journey. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2013 and licensed as a therapist since 2015. I am skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults and families to build effective coping skills, problem solvi...
Is life becoming unmanageable? Feeling overwhelmed or depressed? Find yourself turning to harmful habits to cope? Struggling to bounce back from divorce? Feeling defeated and alone? Stuck on how to transition to single life? Worried about how to be present for your kids? "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do"-Brené Brown, but doing...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a specialization in children and adolescents, focusing on systemic therapy in which may include anyone in your system from significant others to family members and spouses. I have 15+ years of experience working with families and children from all different demographics, backgrounds, and cultures. Some of my experience of working with families an...
When I worked as an educator, I encountered a number of students struggling with issues related to self-esteem, destructive relationships, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, and anxiety. This experience made me passionate about working with teens and young adults to help them find stability, identity, their strengths, and become the best versions of themselves. These times can be chaotic,...
Hi! My name is Myriam, I am a licensed clinical therapist who loves working with adults of all walks of life, new parents, couples, and families. My aim is to provide you with emotional and practical support whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, self-injury, or adjustment to parenthood. If you are looking for: a listening ear, non-judgmental validation, practical tools and skills,...
Life can be tough and struggling through challenges alone can be even tougher. You may be experiencing high levels of stress, depression or anxiety. You may even be suffering from panic attacks. There is hope, however, and EMDR therapy can help identify unwanted patterns, triggers and behaviors in order to create positive change. We do not have to be defined by our negative experiences or past...
**Limited openings starting January 2021** Therapy is a journey of self exploration that often begins with a problem or symptom that brings one pain or discomfort. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. My role is to provide you with empathic support and to assist you in enhancing the skills and strengths already within you. I treat adult...
There's Surviving, and there's Thriving. Both kinds of challenges are often better navigated with help. Together, we can better understand a problem, identify your areas of resilience, and harness them so that you can survive and thrive! Whether you're seeking relief for anxiety, depression, trauma, (or something else), you are the expert of your experience. If you're trying to understand how y...
If you seek to understand how your thoughts and emotions impact the way you move through the world, I would be happy to guide you in your exploration. You'll gain the most from therapy when you are open to the process, which involves self-reflection, problem-solving, and confronting the things you don't make time for in your everyday life. While this work can be difficult at times, it can bring...
He is an EMDR-trained therapist who specializes in working with struggles surrounding sexuality, sexual trauma, and addiction. He also focuses on working with individual men and men’s therapy groups centered on the spiritual journey towards a whole, healthy, and fully integrated male identity encompassing all the various psychological parts of a man. Other areas of expertise include treating...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, I will work with you to determine your needs and assist you in developing your individual goals. I’ll provide information, encouragement, and support as we work through the steps to achieve your goals....
Keeping things inside us is a terrible, lonely weight. It may start off feeling manageable, but it eventually builds up. Often we find it difficult to share with others, because we don’t want to burden them or be seen as “needy.” At these points, I think we just need someone to be honest with about our experiences and needs, without fear of judgment. When we notice we’re having the same thought...
Welcome! Thank your visiting my page. As a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I operate from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual context. We are complex humans with complex stories and needs. I take all aspects of your story into consideration when creating a treatment plan in a collaborative manner so we can best meet your needs and goals. I have worked with people from various cultural,...
I help my client's set goals and develop a plan to learn to cope with whatever is making day-to-day life difficult. I use a calming and straight-forward approach to help them decide the best course to take to to create a happy, healthy, and productive life. I accept most insurances as well as self pay clients. We can meet as often as your schedule and finances will allow in order to obtain your...
Intuitive Healing Counseling Services specializes in working with adults who are experiencing challenges with emotional issues as well as addiction issues. We are also approved to provide Alcohol and Drug Screening in Arizona for DUI and DUI revocations. Our goal is to help you to overcome these challenges so that you can live the life you want. Jan Lamoreaux has been working in the field of...
