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 not currently accepting new clients.*** I am a clinical psychologist and instructor at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. In my private practice, I specialize in treating a range of psychological presentations in both adults and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I often see clients who feel “stuck,” are going through life transitions, or are...
I'm here to help you release the past, get unstuck, and transform your life. We’ll work together to create behavioral changes, release negative emotions, break free of unwanted habits, and get you focused on successful outcomes. My desire is to give you the most effective process with the most efficient use of your time. Sessions integrate modern techniques that enable clients to reprogram...
Dr. Nix is located in Alamo Heights as well as in Oak Hills. She has worked as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years. She completed her internship and Fellowship at State University of New York and at the Post Graduate Center for Mental Health in Manhattan. For the past 10 years she worked with the military population, specializing in combat trauma. She has extensive training in psychoanaly...
Seeking therapy can have various meanings and feelings to people. To some, it can be intimidating, worrisome, or even exciting. Whichever you may feel, I honor you for the efforts you have taken to be here today. At times, individuals have a difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings to others around them because they worry how others may respond. Whether you are in a crisis, dealing wit...
Brene Brown reminds us that courage in its earliest definition meant to "speak one's mind by telling all of one's heart." My hope is that our counseling relationship would provide a safe space to courageously speak all of yourself; a place to share of your deepest heart and not be shamed, but be met instead with hope. Bring your fears, your doubts, your brokenness, your confusion - as you enter...
Whether you struggle with ADHD, anxiety, parenting, relationship conflict, or a different issue, I will join you in your deepest darkness to help you find your way out. My mission is to be compassionate while also being committed to providing individuals, couples, and families the education, tools, accountability, and strategies they need to change their lives. I have over 20 years as a life co...
******Not Accepting New Clients at this time******Providing teletherapy only****** There is no specific criteria that determines who needs or would benefit from having someone to talk to. Therapy is a process. My personal mission is to make sure that each individual that I encounter feels heard, empowered, connected and supported. No matter what issue, concern, or situation you’re experiencing ...
You deserve to live your desired quality of life, and I am here to help you work towards the healthiest and happiest version of you! I counsel clients to aid them in understanding and overcoming personal, social, and behavioral problems. Throughout your healing and journey, we will work together to help you accomplish your goals, building a more satisfying and meaningful life. I provide service...
Hi! I am a self-esteem and body image specialist. I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and work with adult individuals and teens. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, distorted body image, post-partum transitions and/or depression, work on building up their self-esteem, decrease perfectionism and anxiety, and develop healthy relationships. I help my...
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming. Sometimes, tragedies and traumas mercilessly take their toll on us and leave us faced with the responsibility to pursue healing. I can be there for you - the person struggling to get out from under the cloud of stress, anxiety, depression, or feeling like you just aren't "good enough." I can be there for the parent who is struggling to manage or the child/te...
Elizabeth Koblenz, LMSW specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, social stressors, and conflicts in relationships and friendships. Elizabeth understands the importance of a collaborative space in order to learn new skills to manage difficult days. She fosters an environment to help her clients learn new ways of coping...
I am currently not accepting new clients. I am a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist working in my own practice with children, teens, and adults. While the work we do is serious, I provide a comfortable environment filled with light, humor, and genuine positive regard. I offer a lively and interactive experience regardless of your needs. I am trained in several models,...
I am currently seeing clients at Smithson Valley Counseling Center. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients. I believe to have a different approach to counseling in the sense that I enjoy being more direct with clients and trying to help make the most of our time in session. I believe that with the set of skills I have, I can help anyone get to a desired outcome. I have experience in...
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I enjoy processing with individuals and listening to personal journeys to find a resolution. I was a High School performance art major and find this skill set benefical in providing supports through visual cues using various therapeutic approaches and modalities. I specialize in working with children and families in child welfare. I enjoy working...
I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties whether it be a single event or ongoing concerns. I am honored to sit with my clients as they encounter some of the most difficult times in their lives, and I understand how hard it can be to talk to someone about what's going on. I am committed to providing a secure and comfortable environment throughout therapy. Whether ...
