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
I help adults and teenagers with depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I have a passion and experience working with women and women issues including postpartum difficulties and fertility issues. I am experienced with adults and teens with substance abuse and pornography/sexual addiction. I have also worked with teens with emotional challenges and disorders such as ADHD, ODD, Reactive Attachmen...
Hi, I'm Jerri. I imagine if you’re reading this, you must be going through a really difficult time and have come to realize that you need some extra support. You may be feeling overwhelmed, alone, and find yourself struggling with a new major life transition. Whether you recently experienced a loss of a loved one or a relationship and are processing your grief or are struggling through transiti...
My commitment is to offer a place where you feel heard and understood. Whether it be battles within ourselves or circumstances surrounding us, life presents itself with many challenges. There are so few places that people can feel like they can be their authentic selves and being able to be real and honest can bring healing in new and exciting ways. There is a lot of power in our thoughts and I...
Ready to thrive? Want to respond better to life's curveballs? Therapy can clarify the uncertainty that accompanies life transitions—which are often fraught with anxiety, depression, self doubt and unexpected changes in relationships. I help adults find meaning and direction during these times. Others seek therapy with me to address relationship difficulties, school and career stress, low self...
Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or unable to get your life on track? Are you an adult or teen stuck in the same pattern/ rut? Have you said I'm going to stop this "bad habit" of drinking/drugs/smoking only to find yourself disappointed again? You've come to the right place! Imagine when you tell your friends or family "My problem is gone!" I am a leader in the treatment of Mental...
Losninger Counseling was founded by Laurel Madson-Lawson to help families and individuals dealing with life transitions. As we go through life we find ourselves in many different stages, sometimes requiring guidance and a compass to manage the uncharted waters. Whatever you may be dealing with right now; loss, anxiety, eating disorder, divorce or other matters of crisis, please know there are...
(CURRENTLY FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY) Therapy is a journey of self-discovery; it is a process rather than a destination and choosing to enter therapy is an act of courage. Congratulations on exploring this next step in your life. Nobody escapes the extraordinary challenges of being human. I am motivated by a belief in each individual's potential to grow from their life challenges and become empowered...
Specifically, Lauren has experience working with emotional and behavioral problems, adoption and foster care issues, learning disabilities, anger issues, communication/family relational problems, and parenting concerns. Lauren also has experience working with mood disorders (such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), grief/loss, emerging adults and phase of life issues related to the...
Michael is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) receiving his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Geneva College in Beaver Pennsylvania. Mike offers holistic counseling services for those struggling to find balance on a spiritual, emotional or cognitive level. Michael deals with marriage and family as well as mental health issues....
Everyone can benefit from counseling. Everyone deserves a space dedicated to their needs, and someone who not only hears you but will listen. My mission is to empower clients to become the best version of themselves they can be. I have special interest in helping those processing trauma, working with adolescents and young adults, those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, emotion...
Sometimes in life, we all need help to find our way. The decision to seek treatment shows strength and is the first step on the path to wellness. In my practice, I provide a warm, caring environment for you to feel supported and understood. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and overcome obstacles to a healthier, happier way of living. Therapy is about finding the right match to f...
With Traci Moreno you get the best of both worlds- a licensed psychologist and a life coach. I focuses on helping people succeed and reach their true potential. I'm breaking down the barriers of office walls and shattering the concept of therapy by bringing clients outdoors for their coaching sessions. As the client, you create your own experience. You can choose to do your coaching sessions...
My approach to therapy is one of empowerment and self-discovery. I emphasize working with individual, couples and families in a collaborative environment to help them realize their inner strength and resiliency. With the use of self-exploration and mindfulness techniques clients discover how to overcome and work through the issues or areas of need that are currently affecting them. I place equa...
Throughout my life, I have gravitated towards opportunities to engage with and empower others. Being a therapist gives me the opportunity to help people cope during some of the most difficult times in their lives, as well as celebrate their joys. It’s a humbling experience to be present with people as they navigate their journey. I work primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples. I use man...
