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
Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Processional Psychology. Katie provides individual, family, and couples counseling to all ages. Katie has extensive experience in providing therapy to those with addictive behaviors, trauma, sexuality, anxiety, depression, self-injury behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and...
I am a clinical psychologist interested in mid life and later life issues as well as issues in rehabilitation, chronic pain, chronic illness and emotional challenges. Some of the aging process involves loss and disability and can be difficult to deal with. Since a feeling of overwhelm can bring on anxiety, depression and fear. It becomes essential to have an empathic person to share your life...
* Only Saturday Mornings Available*. Do you continue to feel stuck in life? Are you constantly feeling anxious or on edge? Are you wishing you had a safe space to explore and gain insight on yourself? It is my goal to guide you while you seek your true and best selves. My mission is to help you reach a higher quality of life by realizing your potential in your overall emotional, mental, and...
Creating a welcoming and supportive environment is fundamental to explore each individual’s unique experiences. I provide individual therapy to young adults and professionals struggling with life transitions and challenges in relationships with self and with others. Incorporating the mind and body into my practice deepens clients journey toward recovery and self-discovery. In my work with clien...
I provide therapy to teens and adults for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Stress, low self-worth, impulsive behaviors, and past wounds can hold us back from living the life we want. I use a holistic approach combining traditional talk therapy with skill building to help clients create lasting change. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful, evidenc...
I believe in a collaborative and strength-based approach when working with my clients. No matter where you are in life, therapy can be a great place to work through challenges by exploring beliefs, emotions, and thoughts. I want to hone in on your strengths and use them as fuel to combat your obstacles. I believe that the relationship that develops between client and clinician is crucial to...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have worked helping others for over twenty years. I also received my Doctorate in Diversity Studies in 2006 which has given me a unique approach to counseling. I love working with people and enjoy the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of each person I meet through my practice. I use a collaborative approach and believe that the dialogue we...
Hello, I am an LMSW licensed through the State of Michigan and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. I work out of the Great Lakes Psychology Group South Gate office and am currently accepting new clients. I have almost ten years of experience in providing outpatient therapy and have provided therapy to children,...
Therapy is a sign of courage and awareness that you believe you can create a positive change in your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Owner/Founder of River's Edge Counseling Michigan located in Bay City, MI. I specialize in working with people with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Trauma, (PTSD), and Life Transitions. We will discuss healthy coping strategies and problems solve throug...
Bottom line: you're safe here. My number one priority is to create a safe haven where you feel accepted and understood; A place filled with compassion and without judgement for you to explore life's greatest challenges and darkest moments. Therapy is a place of empowerment, where you can learn to take life by the reigns and control your happiness, hope and healing. I want to meet my clients whe...
( English | español ) Are you going through a challenging transition? Is your family struggling to communicate? You love your spouse, but feel that the relationship could use some help? Is it hard to enjoy being a parent sometimes? Are you worried about a loved one who may have a mental health condition and would like to explore evidence-based options to help? As a Marriage and Family Therapist...
Hello, my name is Mark Martin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children (ages 3 and up), adolescents and families in a variety of settings including residential and outpatient. I specialize in working with anxiety, anger, autism, depression, grief/loss, ADD, ADHD, ODD, and LGBT issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I do...
For some, the idea of therapy is very scary and a last attempt to find answers and peace. At times the most difficult thing to do is reach out and ask for help. Wherever you or those you love are on the therapeutic spectrum I provide a calm, safe, and relaxed environment with a bit of humor and unconditional support. My goal is to work with you and your current stressors and process past hurts...
You've been going through it. Your partner, friends, and family see it too. You just want to move on with your life, but don’t know how. It happens to us all at some point, but you're still unsure about talking to someone. Going to therapy is a huge step for yourself because you've felt tired of be tired long enough. For me, the therapy experience goes best as a conversation between people as i...
