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 am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of clinical experience in mental health. Making the decision to look for a therapist is a courageous one and can come from a myriad of reasons. You may be feeling stuck, lost in the chaos of life, adjusting to a life transition or struggling with anxiety. Perhaps you’re experiencing difficulties in relationships, struggling to find...
Each person possesses the power to make changes to be able to lead a more fulfilling life. At some point in our lives, most people will experience anxiety, depression, loss, relationship issues, or difficulty adjusting to life transitions. It is important to have a safe and nonjudgmental place to express yourself. Therapy can help you see your situation from different perspectives and help you ...
Everyday life stressors can be difficult to manage alone. Do you have difficulty, as most of us do, setting healthy personal boundaries and /or finding balance in your life? You may encounter struggles in your relationships, school, or family life that can lead to overwhelming feelings or despair. Life can bring unexpected challenges and change. I will walk alongside you on this journey, helpin...
You are worth it! I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. While some may say that it is a source of weakness; I consider it a great feat of strength and bravery. Not everyone is willing to face their fears and dig deep into their emotions to tackle the difficulties that come with life. Reaching out can be your first step on the path to a happier and healthier life. I offer...
Human existence is challenging. Maneuvering through life can mean facing trauma, abuse, loss, change or illness. Therapy facilitates the process of sorting through thoughts and feelings to access a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself and your relationships. Often we face childhood attachment trauma: physical or emotional separation from our family of origin in our younger years. T...
You may choose therapy for multiple reasons. Whether you are here to resolve relationship conflicts, life transition, loss, or to manage stressors with work, taking this first step can be quite challenging as well as rewarding. Dealing with life problems is often the most challenging aspect of our daily lives; problems often become bigger when you try to ignore them. My goal is to help you...
I have been serving victims of crime and trauma in a variety of settings for the past thirty years. In my private practice, I specialize in treating victims of sexual abuse, ages 12+ and secondary victims, including non-victim children, non-offending parents, family members of the offender and other individuals who are impacted by the offenders behaviors. I have extensive experience and experti...
*Accepting New Clients* I am passionate about working with clients one on one to discover their individual needs in order to create a meaningful and lasting change. As humans we are faced with challenges, and from those challenges there is no limit to how much we can grow. We are all unique, but I believe that we are all capable of learning new skills and adapting to changes in our lives. I wou...
The most important thing I need you to know about me and how I work is, that I believe Counseling to be a calling and I truly believe in the power of Therapy to change lives. I believe that talking about the things that hurt us provides us with the power to overcome them.
I have experience working individuals from early twenties through elderly dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss...
"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want."- Lao Tzu Many seek therapy when they recognize in themselves a longing to be free from ways of being or behaving that are no longer working for them. My work with adolescents, young adults and women of all ages helps them understand the nature of thoughts and how the mind contributes to emotional...
As a doctor of clinical psychology, I work with clients to provide an open, safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together to improve their lives. Together, clients and I set individualized goals, complete an individualized treatment, and focus on the most effective and up-to-date treatment methods for any problems that clients may be experiencing. I am a professor at OSU and have...
I'm continually amazed at the resilience of the human spirit! I am excited when I get to participate in helping others build their capacity to heal and bounce back from challenges. I am honored to be a part of each individuals journey; as they recover and discover wellness. Trained in EMDR therapy and educated in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) strategies, I believe resolvin...
Hi. My name is Garrett, and it's brave of you to reach out. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide services for Illinois residents by phone, online, and in office (Lincolnwood, IL). In therapy, my goal is to foster a safe environment for which we can develop a trusting relationship to help face your opportunities for growth. One of the greatest tools in therapy is the client-therapis...
ALAS is a health and wellness nonprofit focused on the Latino and Spanish-speaking population in Georgia. We will provide Spanish language counseling and additional community services to the Spanish-speaking communities of west Georgia. We will be opening February 2020. ALAS es una organización sin fines de lucro de salud y bienestar enfocada en la población latina y de habla hispana en Georgia...
I am well-versed in working with people of all ages and life experiences, including those coping with depression and anxiety, stress, loss, lack of motivation, adjustment, trauma, and life transitions. I am particularly interested in working with individuals on early adulthood life transitions including college, early career, engagement/early marriage, and pregnancy, postpartum, and early...
