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
Are you working towards a goal but need some support? Have you felt sad, lonely, isolated, or stressed and haven't known where to turn? Do you feel like you are struggling to stay afloat with everything that you have going on? Is your relationship going through hard times? If you have ever felt that you were not enough, did not fit in, or just that you do not have the life that everyone else...
“Life imposes things on you that you can’t control, but you still have the choice of how you’re going to live through it.” I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, stress, depression, parenting, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma and PTSD. I provide a safe, non judgmental and comfortable environment and understand that each person is unique and I operate under the theory that ...
Are you looking for a therapist you just click with? You should be! Sharing pieces of your past, your trauma, and your personal life is anxiety provoking and you can't do that with just anybody who has an opening! I want to make sure we'll be a match before you invest yourself in the therapy process. Please note, I only see age 18+. I am currently full, but will take names of clients for a...
Are you going through a rough time? Have job changes or loss, separation or divorce or becoming a parent been harder than you anticipated? For many people, life transitions like these can negatively impact our mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, anger or addictive behaviors. Common reactions include always worrying, having difficulty sleeping, or snapping at the people we love. And for m...
Many people feel that they are destined to repeat unhealthy patterns of behavior that have been passed down from generations before them. The feeling of hopelessness sets in and it is easy to just accept that nothing will ever change. I work with high functioning, motivated people who are ready to break that cycle of unhealthy behavior patterns and are looking for help. My goal is to help you...
Life can be challenging. It can feel even more complicated when we're not feeling well and we can't seem to break free from whatever struggle is pushing us down. Let's think of therapy as a way of safely unfolding whatever distress you may be in so that we can discover the tools you need to put your life back together. In that process, I will offer you a variety of pathways, tools and...
Sometimes we get stuck, in behaviors, in patterns, in our feelings, in communication and we don't know how to move forward. My goal as a therapist is to help people move from a place of being stuck to healing and progress. I work with couples, families, and individuals to help them identify the places and ways they find themselves stuck and dissatisfied, and work towards being who they really w...
I specialize in helping women discover their own personal truth and support them in aligning their decisions in life with that truth. If you've been struggling with your primary relationships, feeling disappointed, angry, or feeling stuck in life, then I want to help. If anxiety and depression are part of your daily experience, then there is a good chance you've been living your life out of...
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work with a focus on anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. I work full time at Pathways, Inc., a non-profit mental health agency where I work with adults who have severe and prolonged mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. I work part-time in private practice at Greenwich Psychotherapy & Associates where I help clie...
Are you looking for a safe environment to increase self-awareness and personal empowerment? My goal as a clinician is to create space for you to explore your circumstances and find your strengths to build on. I am dedicated to building a collaborative counseling relationship that foster self-understanding and growth, and to guiding you through new skills that will promote balance. My counseling...
There are times in life when you may need someone to talk to. Do you long for a greater sense of balance in your life? Therapy can help you with making difficult decisions, changing problematic behaviors and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am Donna J Cardinal. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I am accepting new clients. ...
I believe that stronger self-awareness better equips individuals to set goals and make choices that affirm integrity, authenticity, and wholeness. As a clinician, I hope to create a safe environment where all can come to know themselves more fully and implement practical steps to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in leadership...
Having problems coping with life stressors? Overwhelmed? I provide a safe, supportive and non judgmental environment that allows you to process your feelings while learning coping skills during your difficult time. I want individuals to feel inner peace, happiness and hope at TRUE Serenity SC. I have over 7 years of experience in vocational counseling, substance abuse, community-based services,...
Therapy can be a transformative experience for people facing a multitude of life’s challenges. What I find to be the most important factor for change is understanding the relationship we have with ourselves. When we take the time to learn who we are and where we come from, we see our relationships in a new light. Self-acceptance allows us to navigate the world more freely. My individualized...
