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 believe that people are innate problem solvers. However, in order to solve problems successfully, we need three key ingredients: information, capacity, and skills. Ideally, therapy isn’t about solving the problem for you, it’s about exploring the problem with you so you can determine how these ingredients are at play and develop your own methods to get them. Sometimes, I like to describe ther...
I help people in Hawaii and Kentucky gain satisfying relationships, self-confidence, children who succeed, freedom from drug abuse, and strong families. I do this by providing clients with ‘tools’ to help them communicate more effectively, ease excessive worries, and manage stress. I am a licensed psychologist in Kentucky and Hawaii and also have a specialty in substance abuse. I serve a wide...
*Current openings on T/W/Th mornings* Whether it’s anxiety, depression, past trauma, or even just difficulty working through a tough time that lead you here, I'm glad that you decided to reach out today. Asking for help takes tremendous courage and I’m proud that you are taking the steps to improve your life and well being. I believe that great therapy starts with feeling safe, understood, and...
Lauren’s excitement lies in helping individuals and couples alike to shift out of the old and into the new. She sees that everyone coming into counseling has a valuable set of goals to be addressed and uses an eclectic approach tailored to begin the process of change. Lauren’s experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and professionals from many backgrounds including aviation, nursi...
I create a warm therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their relationships, emotions and motivations. I believe that the personal difficulties we face are often rooted in relationships with significant people in our lives. My approach can be helpful for individuals struggling with a wide range of challenges, including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, substance...
Shawnisha is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in the state of Delaware who utilizes restorative practices to help children, adolescents and their families thrive holistically with the goal of promoting healthy communities. Shawnisha utilizes the individual strengths of participants seeking therapeutic services as the foundation for treatment, and builds upon those...
If you are visiting this site, my hope is that you are seeking a point of connection for growth and change. I have worked with people from various walks of life who are seeking to make meaningful and positive changes in their lives, but need the support of an objective and trustworthy person to help them work through challenging situations. I see it as a privilege to work with people as they...
I have been a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor for 25 years. Understanding the loss that comes with addiction, my goal is to help people gain tools for recovery and stability, to create accountability and support, to help restore relationships, to give hope and encouragement. My experience has been within the judicial system/Board of Pardons and Paroles, psychiatric hospitals, wilderness...
Life is full of challenges which may include difficulty in one's personal relationships. Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for one to share their thoughts and feelings. Therapy provides a healthy outlet to learn new skills to improve interpersonal relationships and overall mental health. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and have be...
"When I started Counseling Professionals in 2001, my vision was to provide a place of refuge from the storms of life and to equip our clients and their families with the tools they need to live a happy and successful life. I am proud to say that we have made this vision a reality for our clients since the beginning. I'm so honored for the opportunity to help so many individuals, couples, famili...
** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**. I meet each client with deep empathy and optimism, empowering clients to tap into inner strengths, learn new ways to overcome challenges, and feel better. If you are a trauma survivor, facing crippling anxiety or depression, or are overwhelmed with life challenges, I can help. As a trauma specialist, I know that finding safety and stability are priorities, so we...
I am not an expert on how you should live. Rather, I seek to assist you in living a life you want. You deserve a safe environment where you feel free to express yourself and seek to understand what makes you, you. I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic process, and believe that working together we may achieve the change you seek. I believe compassion, empathy are ingredients for a...
Throughout my training and varied experiences, I have learned many skills and treatment modalities that are serviceable to all challenges that may come my way. The quality of the relationship between therapist and client is of the utmost priority. I aim to ensure a welcoming and safe environment. Together, we can explore feelings, thoughts and behavioral patterns, gain self awareness, increase...
ACCEPTING A FEW NEW CLIENTS and use Telehealth for now. If you clicked on this page, you may be looking for help to dial down distress. Has COVID upended your life? Do you struggle with your mood, a life transition, addressing addiction, managing a chronic illness, or recovering from trauma? Or do you feel overwhelmed and unable to help a loved one who is in the midst of significant problems, a...
