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
Hi, I am Julee Peterson. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and currently taking new clients. I am interested in helping repair marriages, strengthen families and helping blended families blend. I'm part of blended family and have walked the difficult starting path and have insight into the nuances of blended family life. What I love most about my work is positively affecting people’s...
Welcome to a world of new possibilities and change. Throughout our time together, I will introduce to you new ways of viewing people and the world around you. I will also challenge your thinking and help you to develop better coping skills and ways to manage your most difficult situations and problems. The length of this process depends on your development and personal commitment to change. I...
Seeking help for depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, or trauma can be difficult for many people. Stigma of mental health is also a barrier to finding help, and you may be feeling shame for simply hurting. You want to find someone who understands you, someone who will not judge your lifestyle, someone you can trust. Reducing the stigma of mental health and providing a safe space ar...
Anyone who feels stuck, out of control, confused or affected by a life altering change is the client for me. There are many needs out there, and I'm ready to walk along side them, at the client's pace, and figure out what those goals are. Some potential goals are; developing new coping skills, identifying emotions, decreasing stress, decreasing depressive thoughts, and gaining self-esteem. As l...
My story started in Belarus where I lived as a child until I moved to Israel following the Cherbobyl nuclear disaster. It was in Israel that I discovered my passion for psychology and mindfulness. In 2013, I started my first private practice after completing a two-year training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy. After 3 years of private practice, I moved to the US where I...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone, like you keep going in circles without moving forward? Would you like to find better ways of operating in interpersonal relationships, feel confident, improve communication, reduce stress and have someone to help you get there? Would you like to make lasting change, whether that's building self-esteem, gaining insight, improving relationships, feelin...
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. Needing a space to talk through something going on in your life or support for your identities? I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ people and relationships, and have lots of experience working with transgender and nonbinary people. I work to call out societal oppression and inequalities, and...
Have you recently found yourself saying, “I can’t do this anymore”? If so, then you’re not alone. I believe each person has an innate ability to heal, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. Sometimes it’s current upsetting events, other times it’s the past. Often, it’s a combination of both that impact our mind, body/health, and relationships. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for...
Worrying is so woven into your life that it just feels like who you are and you can hardly imagine a time without constantly thinking and re thinking your choices. Questioning yourself over and over again and doubting your choices are your usual way of being. Anxious thoughts in your brain swirl around on repeat, like a hamster wheel you can’t get off. You work to keep your self-doubt to yourse...
Sasha empowers families, couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships and themselves. Research shows that unhealthy relationships can cause both emotional and physical stress, whereas healthy relationships can enhance and improve overall well-being. I am passionate about helping you weather a difficult storm. If you are unsure of which direction to take...
Having difficulty coping with a loss? The end of a relationship or losing a loved one or pet are some of the most difficult things to handle. I offer a safe environment for people going through a challenging time or suffering a loss. Having a strong interest in animal assisted therapies, I welcome the assistance of pets during sessions. I also facilitate a monthly pet loss support group where a...
(She, her, hers) Life and relationships are full of challenges for all of us. I work in collaboration with clients to increase connection and awareness of core values so they can make lasting change. My style is positive, warm and direct. For those working to find increased joy and stability within themselves and their relationships, we can explore together the areas that feel stuck and ways to...
There is often much in life that we cannot control, which can feel lonely, overwhelming, and debilitating. Sitting with these uncomfortable emotions can be difficult. In therapy it is possible to explore the feelings, examine patterns that make you feel stuck, rewrite your self-talk, and set attainable goals to create lasting change. These tools can help you find your path, your voice, and your...
I have helped clients of all ages and backgrounds successfully face a multitude of challenges related to family, school/work, parenting, and self-image; including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, attachment relationships, trauma, grief and loss. I strongly believe that connecting with nature has a positive influence on both the body and the mind. My private practice is mobile. This means I...
Hello, my name is Amy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I own Tiny Planet Counseling in the Eagle's Landing area and very much enjoy working with clients on improving their lives. I am a great match with the following concerns and/or populations: Anxiety, Depression, Female Teens, LGBT, Obesity, Older Adults, PTSD, Self-esteem...
