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
( English | Français ) Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities that you used to enjoy because they remind you of experiences you would rather forget? Do you ever feel like you're in the passenger seat of your life, rather than driving, because your past feels like a thumb on one side of the scale when you are making decisions? You deserve to move forward in life without bein...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to your health and well-being. Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you experiencing more negative days than positive ones? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to control your emotions? Are you finding it difficult to change? Do you find yourself asking, "Why?!" Is it difficult to focus? Are you feeling alone, sad, disconnected? Are y...
I am a LPC Associate under the supervision of Lilliesha Grandberry, M.Ed, LPC-S license number 68093. I believe that seeking counseling reveals great strength. Getting help for life’s most difficult problems does not mean that you are broken or ‘crazy’. You are putting in the difficult work and I look forward to walk alongside you on this journey. Counseling is a journey and it can be difficult...
In my practice, I work through a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach which combines art therapy practice with CBT and DBT. I strive to create a unique, flexible environment in which to build rapport, emphasize your strengths, and engage in verbal and non-verbal processing of difficult emotions and experiences. I am located in Logan Square which is easily accessible by public transportation...
Linda utilizes a Holistic Integrative approach that meets the Client's needs that is strength based. When working with individuals in treatment, Linda looks to an Eclectic Therapeutic approach – Humanism/Existentialism in treatment that is Client Centered. Approaches in treatment may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Reality Therapy, as well as modalit...
Life has a way of creating experiences that cause both physical and mental pain, loss, trauma, emotional distress, and challenges. Without notice, we find ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually stuck with little insight of how to move forward or past the experience. I would like to help you navigate through the conscious and unconscious processes that may have contributed ...
To live with a depression and anxiety, or any other mental illness can be overwhelming. Finding help can also be an overwhelming task but if you are one of those individuals who is ready to face pain in order to heal; I would love to walk along side you in your journey of healing and in meeting your life goals and ambitions to bettering your health. My approach to the therapeutic process is to...
I'm so thrilled you've made this step to seek support. Life can be overwhelming at times with all the changes and responsibilities, but with a little guidance we can learn to navigate the storms. Whether you are looking to gain understanding and clarity on a life transition or feeling stuck in a thought or behavior pattern- there is a way out. I believe everyone wants to feel peace, joy and...
I offer strengths-based, trauma-informed and person-centered therapy to help individuals unlock their unique set of strengths and resources, identify and overcome barriers, build coping skills, and increase satisfaction in daily living. For over ten years, I've worked with children, adolescents and adults experiencing issues related to mental health such as anxiety, depression, thought disorder...
Are anxiety and stress taking over your life? Would you like to learn coping strategies to make stress more bearable? If you are ready to start taking care of your mental health, learn ways to effectively communicate with those you love and start feeling better about yourself, feel free to call the phone number listed in my profile to schedule a session. It's time for you to start feeling great...
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach ...
I believe healing can be found in a variety of ways that are unique to the individual. As a trauma focused therapist, I value individual identities and qualities that people possess as you are the expert of your experience. By providing guidance, support, safety, and empowerment my main goals are to enhance the healing process and promote thriving. I want to create the safest space I can to...
**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Do you ever feel like life has taken an overwhelming toll? Have you ever had doubts that have left you completely lost with relationships? Relationships can be rough. The same can also be said about children and teens. Perhaps you or your child is facing challenges from a recent separation or divorce, maybe your child has difficulties with bullying, facing tough tim...
Does anyone really ever understand how tiring it is to act okay and always be strong when there is so much chaos going on inside of us? Maybe we are to the point where we just do not have the energy to do the things we want to do or perhaps even used to enjoy doing. We might be struggling with deep emotions no one else understands. Maybe there are things we don’t even know how to put into words...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who sees individuals, couples, families, and groups. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, marital & relationship conflict, communication skills, divorce, trauma, grief & loss, body image, self-esteem, self harm, suicidality, and severe mental illness. During my years working in diverse areas of mental...
