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
Disordered eating, anxiety, and depression therapist! I am also a Registered Dietitian (RD). It's my passion to help people gain control over and heal from disordered eating, anxiety, and depression so they can live the best life possible. We live in a society that dictates what size we should be, which drives us toward unhealthy habits in an effort to measure up. This can lead to disordered...
I view therapy like a road trip: some parts are fun, some are not, but in the end you get to where you need to go. You are the driver and have the control but we are on the journey together. I will be there, in the passenger seat, to help reroute if we get detoured... and try to help us avoid the potholes! It’s your hard work, though, that gets us to the destination. I have found that creating ...
SohoMD offers online sessions with board-certified clinicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD. Our teletherapy and telepsychiatry services make appointments easy. All you need is a smartphone to access our therapist or prescribers. We are in-network with Cigna and Optum insurances but please be advised that we require all our patients to be frequently seen especia...
"Do I even need help? I've always done it on my own." Many of us argue with ourselves about whether we should get support, but if you're feeling maxed out and nothing seems to be changing, I'm here for you. Sometimes when we are caught up in our own mind, it's hard to gain perspective on our situation. While trusting a therapist can feel scary and awkward at first, my job is to help you discove...
Taking the first steps to commit to therapy can be a difficult process. My goal as a therapist is to assist others in managing their emotions, processing trauma, understanding family dynamics and much more. We can't change negative situations of the past, but we can work together to best understand and resolve the inevitable challenges in life. By applying integrative therapy and different...
Hey there! Therapy is about healing and healing is possible. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky providing individual therapy services. My journey as a social worker has taken me all of over the U.S., with many experiences that have further developed my natural gifts for compassionate listening. Every person is unique; therefore, the interventions I use vary dependin...
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I believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and sensitivity, especially our children, adolescents & families. Assisting children to overcome life struggles and who have experienced abuse or trauma is one of my specialties. I have been working with children, adolescents, Individuals, and families who are struggling with anxiety,...
I am a licensed psychologist in the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the American Psychological Association. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including child-centered and integrative play therapy as well as trauma-informed therapy. I specialize in working with children and...
*CURRENTLY OFFERING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS.* Are you struggling with helping your child through a behavior issue? Maybe they’re struggling with anger issues, anxiety, or depression, or they’re not adjusting to a new change in life. Or maybe you’ve been dealing with some of these things yourself. I can help your child and you work toward the life you desire. I enjoy working with kids,...
In these troubled times of the current pandemic with our lives seemingly turned upside down, it is quite natural to feel concerned and frightened. Are you feeling stuck and/or overwhelmed? The challenge is learning how to deal with the present circumstances and, at the same time, continue to move forward with our lives given our own personal issues. If you are experiencing difficult issues that...
*Now open and accepting new clients* Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients age 10 and up. Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges and work through barriers that...
If you are a warrior (Veteran, Active Service Member, Police, FF, EMT) or the direct dependent of a warrior, Valhalla Veterans Services provides free one-on-one counseling. At Valhalla Veterans services we use several types of counseling to tailor a plan to help you meet your goals. You won't scare us with your war stories, we have our own. Are you having trouble making sense of it all? Have yo...
Therapy is about meaning making. I listen closely to my patients without judgment and without jumping to conclusions. My goal is to understand you on your own terms—free of any rigid diagnoses or other labels. I believe that the heart of this work resides in the therapeutic relationship itself, and to this end, I seek to build bridges of clarity and comfort between us. Our work together will...
