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
My ideal client would be someone who is willing to work on themselves and take measures to overcome their obstacles to improve their lives. Throughout her experiences, she's worked with individuals who present with the following diagnoses: Neurodevelopmental issues, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorder, and a broad range of mental health disorders found in the DSM-5. She is also certified ...
Therapy can help people experience life to the fullest by attaining a more meaningful relationship with self and others. Finding balance and a deeper connection with oneself allows us to better navigate life's ups and downs. I’m passionate about restoring hope to people who have lost, or have never believed, their ability to be worthy, lovable, and good enough. Whether you desire to be heard ab...
I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environment in which together we can identify your goals and develop an individualized plan to meet them. In addition to helping clients develop ways to cope with current stressors and manage behavior, I believe that therapy is most effective when also addressing the underlying issues that led to the development of current symptoms. While I enj...
Whether you just need someone to talk to, are going through a rough transition, wanting to make some changes, having trouble in your relationships, or suffering from past abuse, I can help. Through therapy, you can gain insight into your self and overcome obstacles that interfere with your personal growth. Therapy can be a wonderful experience, like no other. If you've been thinking about talki...
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of behavior or relationship? Does it feel like everything you’ve tried to do to resolve or address it isn’t working? Sometimes the help we need isn’t about solving the problem, it’s about exploring where those problems come from and how they affect our daily choices and relationships. Sandra’s aim is to provide a safe space to explore these deeper, more vulnerable...
Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, unfortunately, can wreak havoc on our day to day lives. Preventing us from doing many of the things we love to do. It feels like this constant gloom, misery, and/or panic just won’t go away. Maybe you are trying to just get by spending most of the day feeling anxious and stressed out. However, these feelings do not have to be your reality or stand in the way of...
Now accepting new clients! My counseling experience includes working with children (7+), teens, adults, couples, and families. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe space to promote emotional wellness. Our work together will focus on your needs to help increase your ability to quickly recover from difficulties in your life. I use multiple therapy approaches and techniques to provide...
Are you struggling with poor body image, disordered eating, or low self-esteem? Are you tired of living this way and wanting to make a positive change in your life? I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own experiences - my role is to meet you where you are at and support you along your journey to wellness. My counseling approach involves helping people to develop improved...
I'm a Professional Counselor. My passion is in creating space to allow one to listen, visualize, and experience them-self in the moment. I enjoy working with women and men as they work through challenges and difficult emotions. I enjoy helping those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with adults who are enduring challenging life experiences. I love the powe...
I help individuals gain insight into the way they perceive and interact with their world. My hope is that through this self-awareness, my clients feel more empowered to face the challenging demands of their lives. As a first generation Asian-American, I can relate to the challenges that many clients face when having to navigate a new set of rules and culture. My passion includes helping...
***NO APTS AFTER 3pm AVAILABLE*** I believe that every person needs a place where they feel safe to talk honestly and openly about their life and feel validated in their emotions. I pride myself on being very empathic and able to meet people where they are at. My focus is on increasing the understanding between how thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact each other. I enjoy working with...
I obtained my Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College and am a License Certified Social worker, LCSW. My primary expertise is in Addiction and Dual Diagnoses issues. Substance Abuse and Mental Health problems can become major roadblocks in one's life. These issues are nothing to be ashamed of and can be overcome with proper therapy and treatment. I assist clients struggling with substa...
Life is filled with times of transition and times of change. This couldn't be more true than for the life of a child or an adolescent. School stressors, personal identity, family separations, forming healthy friendships, and an overwhelming desire for acceptance are all things that a child or adolescent may deal with regularly. In these moments it is crucial for a young person to feel understoo...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents and adults. The determination and resilience of individuals as they live their lives and manage challenges that sometimes arise has been an interest and inspiration for me. During my career, I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. As an educator, program director and clinician, my...
Reclaiming our lives by working to ground in today and ride out challenges is the thread of emotional work. Loving connections, grounded self-esteem, and mindful self-care can be hard to achieve. Yet when we find success in these areas, the way we experience and navigate our world changes. I create a safe, supportive environment which provides the opportunity to develop a greater understanding ...
