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
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying...
I take a wholeness approach to wellness and help empower clients to use their strengths and abilities to achieve their goals and lead the lives they desire. Some of my areas of expertise include working with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, women’s health, chronic physical illness, bipolar disorder, stress management, trauma, borderline...
I believe in a holistic approach which respects the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. My client base includes individuals with chronic illness and pain, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stage of life issues. My therapeutic approach includes collaborating with my clients to set goals and devise a plan. I utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Motivationa...
My ideal client is open to evolving and to trying new tools for self-excellence. My client realizes life's transitions and milestones are inevitable and an opportunity for growth. My client wants to reach her/his full potential and live her/his best life. I create a strong and safe therapeutic working relationship with my clients through genuineness and proper boundaries. I work with children,...
Navigating life in New York can be stressful. Daily challenges can make you feel like you are on a never ending hamster wheel. At times, the stress and anxiety can make you feel alone in this concrete jungle. I can help you by providing the support and tools to help live the life that you find comfort in. I work with children, teens, adults and families to assist in treatment with difficulties...
In our busy world, it is easy to find ourselves caught in a struggle with a limited understanding of where the struggle comes from or why it even exists. It can feel overwhelming just trying to meet the outer demands of life, let alone understanding the more inward struggle. I see therapy as a space; a needed, safe space to slow life down for even a fraction of a day to focus on the struggle an...
We provide a full spectrum of services for mental health concerns in order to be of service to our community. We are goal/plan oriented to assist patients in overcoming obstacles in their lives. We very much provide an eclectic approach that is often inclusive of a variety of theories/treatments in order to meet the needs of the patient....
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ Dr. Alicia Smart has experience working with a wide range of individuals, ranging from older adults to adolescent clients. She specializes in working with personality disorders, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, impulsivity, and anger management Dr. Smart has received extensive training in Dialectical Behavio...
“You can only enter half way into the dark forest before you begin to come out the other side” – Chinese proverb. Maybe you can relate to this quote. Reading this alone shows your desire to live in a different way than you have been. It shows you care about yourself and the people you interact with. You are seeking something. I have been working with clients for over 4 years challenged by...
I see children from the ages of 0+, individuals. couples, and families for their mental health needs. I can see you in-person, Video, and telephone. My specialties are Anxiety, Depression, Anger-Management, and Men's Issues. Along with talk therapy, I offer activities such as art, dance, sand tray and E.T.T. (therapy that works with colors). If you want to try something outside of talk therapy...
Will this ever end? Will things ever change and get better? Have you had these thoughts before? They are exhausting, right? You are not alone! You don’t have to face your stressors alone! As a therapist, I am passionate about helping you navigate your depression, anxiety, relationship stressors, and grief. I aim to provide a safe space where you can come and express the fullness of who you are...
To experience pain and feel lost at times is to be human. You are not alone in this. Life has a way of knocking all of us off course at one time or another. This often creates anxiety and depression. There are just some things that we were not taught how to deal with when we were kids in school. This is where I feel counseling comes in. After all, how can you possibly expect yourself to know ho...
I am thrilled to be offering short-term and long-term teletherapy for any clients in Kentucky and Indiana who are interested in meeting virtually! I enjoy working with adults of all ages, LGBTQ+ individuals, and children from culturally diverse populations and age groups, dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I love working with couples and have led marriage enrichment conferences to...
