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
People enter therapy for various reasons. Perhaps you are reading this because you feel stuck in your job, a relationship ended, or you recently experienced a loss in which you feel others cannot understand. I would be honored to support and work side by side with you during these life transitions. Together, we can try to make sense of what is happening, understand what possibilities exist, and...
I work with a broad clientele including children ages 10+, adults, families, and couples. Anxiety disorders are a strong interest of mine. I like to collaboratively identify multiple interventions with clients who have goals related to diminishing and managing anxious symptoms. Building a trusting relationship is also important. Ideally, clients will recognize that they have a strong ally in me...
My goal in providing therapy is to promote a judgement free, non-anxious presence so that you can explore and grow in ways that feel right to you. By using a mix of traditional and trauma-informed therapy styles, we will work together towards healing and authenticity. Whether you struggle with abuse, discrimination, anxiety, depression, need to hone your coping skills or discover your future pa...
Melissa Woodson,Psy.D. has worked in a variety of clinical settings and has a passion for both creating and working for non-profit organizations and promoting community mental health. She has many years of experience with individuals, couples, families and group therapy. Most recently, she has volunteered much time towards suicide prevention and education. She is trained in Trust-Based Relation...
If you found my profile, you have taken the first step in building a better you. Everyone could use someone to talk to, a different perception regarding the dilemma you are facing. Self-empowerment comes from within. We can work together to build on your strengths, strengthen your weaknesses and reach your highest potential, while also building on your self confidence and self-esteem. I bring 2...
Our experiences, positive and negative, shape how we think, feel, and participate in the world. Sometimes we can end up in a place where we feel depressed or anxious, have difficulty in relationships, or lack a sense of identity. I strive to provide a space where all of the things that leave you feeling stuck are welcomed as essential to the process of healing. I will collaborate with you to he...
Do you feel "stuck" or find yourself overwhelmed by life's responsibilities? Do you desire to reconnect with your true self? If this is you, then therapy may be a good option to help you gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs, patterns and limiting beliefs while becoming the person you were created to be. It is my belief that everyone holds the power to change, and like a seed tha...
I work best with clients who are ready to begin the sometimes difficult work of exploring who they are, setting goals, and discovering how to make changes to improve their lives. For those who are not quite sure where to begin I provide support, education, and a safe space to delve into the possibilities of how they might create the life they want. I offer a person-centered approach, meaning I...
*Now accepting new clients* Life can be difficult. You will be required to overcome challenges every day in order to live the life that you desire. From dealing with changes to long-term struggles, therapy can give you the tools you need to succeed. With a solution-focused approach we can work together to identify the obstacles in your path, then master the skills to conquer them. I am a Licens...
I see the development of relationships with my clients as the most important element of therapeutic work. From there, with growing trust and a common goal, all things seem possible. I am comfortable using modalities including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Insight driven therapy to help my clients get what they want from their therapeutic work. I've practiced for a total of 7...
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida since 1998 (licensed in NJ since 1995). My experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children with mental health issues; assessment and evaluation; individual, family and group therapy. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) or the treatment of Veterans/clients with PTSD related to trauma, Certified Consultan...
Over the past 14-years I have had the privilege of working to help youth, families, and adults suffering from symptoms of anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, dissociation, grief, relationship problems, and trauma. All the clients I have worked with have several things in common: social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that lead to an impairment in their ability to function and to...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I help adults and teens who are struggling with over-thinking, excessive worrying, feeling overwhelmed, low or frequently annoyed. I work with people who want healthier relationships and more self-confidence. I am unable to accept new clients at this time, with potential openings in February 2021. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in starting at t...
**Availability is currently very limited** Do you have a kiddo or a teen who is struggling? School problems, divorce, low self-esteem? These things that seem small to you may seem HUGE to your child. What do you want? A healthy, happy child right? Or maybe you're kiddo is getting elsewhere help and you need a place to vent and think through your parenting choices! Either way let me help! I don'...
Life can feel overwhelming, scary, confusing and hopeless, full of emotions and unpredictable. So often we are stuck in the past, haunted by previous experiences, weighed down by shame and guilts, or overcome by emotions. I believe everyone possesses remarkable resiliency and am passionate about helping people find their happiness, gain new skills and perspectives, understand more, and find the...
