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
Does your child seem sad or withdrawn, become defiant or aggressive at home? Are they having a hard time making friends at school? Have they ever come to you and said they have nothing to live for? What about you, are you struggling as a parent due to your child’s emotional needs or is it causing conflicts within your family or marriage? Children and families face so many stressors. I believe...
In almost 10 years of working with adolescents, young adults, adults and the people who love them...I have learned that the therapeutic relationship is the most impactful part of treatment! Therefore, I work hard to genuinely connect with each person. I utilize a humanistic approach to build individualized interventions to help you to become the best version of yourself. Whether you are struggl...
I specialize in treating clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, fertility and post-partum issues. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques to treat my clients. Clients will develop the ability to think healthier, and build lasting relationships, while successfully coping with lif...
The road to recovery is never the same and therefore everyone deserves their own personalized care plan. My goal is to listen to your specific feelings and needs and then help you obtain the tools necessary to succeed in your personal growth. I am a senior level clinician that has gained a broad perspective in my over 35 year career after working in a wide range of clinical settings. My special...
Do you want a more fulfilled life but something is blocking you? Do you want deeper, more meaningful relationships but struggle to connect? Maybe you have past trauma, or are dealing with various stressors and/or barriers and need some help navigating this time in your life. I use a comprehensive approach considering how all aspects of a person’s life can impact overall well-being. I work peopl...
Many of my clients grew up in homes where family didn’t take good enough care of them. Oftentimes, they felt overlooked and alone. They didn’t feel safe enough to be themselves. They learned to pay close attention to others’ moods and proceed accordingly. They had to grow up fast and learned to be independent early on. Nowadays, many of my clients struggle in their relationships. They commonly...
Jaleesa Pirtle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She graduated from Roosevelt University with a Masters degree in Clinical Professional Counseling, with a specialization in Children and Family Studies. Jaleesa has a diverse clinical training, including: children, adolescents, and adults, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, difficulty with life...
I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR, with a strong belief in your innate ability to heal. Does negative self-talk impair your quality of life? Are you regularly triggered by reminders of painful memories? I specialize in trauma and its symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and complicated grief. We are currently experiencing collective trauma and grief as a result of COVID, as well as ...
My work with clients is based on acceptance, collaboration, and the value of relationships. My compassionate and supportive approach, combined with curiosity rather than judgment, allows clients to feel safe enough to do the work that leads to meaningful, long-term change. In our work together, clients will be invited to lead the way with subtle guidance and direction from me. I provide therapy...
Today you are a step closer to resolving the issue that has you seeking help. It is my goal to honor the fact that you already have taken a gigantic risk just to call me and ask for help. Be assured that your call will be handled in a confidential, supportive, emotionally safe manner. We will identify the issues bringing you to therapy, and clarify the cause. My style is warm, nurturing, but...
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist at Olive Branch Counseling Associates in Tinley Park, IL. I also have over five years experience working in a mental health treatment facility for women. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I also work with individuals who are healing from traumatic experiences and those struggling with substance use. Additionally, I wor...
*I am currently not accepting new clients at this time.* I firmly believe each person has the capacity to find healing and thrive in a way that serves them best. I am here to shine light on what you already deeply know about yourself but may have trouble seeing right now. Our work together is a collaborative experience between client and therapist. We both bring useful skills and valid...
As necessary as change often is, it can also be one of the hardest things to do. It seems safe to stay with what we know even if it's not what's for our best. The good news is is that change is indeed possible! Having an outside perspective to process your story and to begin to interpret and understand things differently can be a vital as you pursue growth and change. The lens of Cognitive...
The therapy I provide is transparent, warm, compassionate, and organized to help. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience and worked in multiple settings over these years. Whether you have panic attacks, obsessions, or your partner is not giving you what you need, I offer the support and ears that you need to help process your emotions and thoughts. I am a therapist who not only will valid...
The most important relationship in life is the one you have with yourself. It determines how you navigate your life and your relationships with others. Self-love helps you to move forward, while lack of self-love may keep you repeating behaviors and patterns that result in feelings of guilt and shame and questioning your purpose in life. If you are struggling with unresolved or unaddressed issu...
